African markets and business updates

The GSMA and the Partnership for Digital Access in Africa (PDAA) launched a new roadmap on Monday that seeks to narrow Africa’s mobile internet usage gap and connect 1 billion people by 2030.

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has published its Sustainability Report 2026, outlining progress across its environmental, operational, social and governance priorities. The report covers the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. Environmental progress ONE reported a 65% reduction in Scope 1 emissions intensity compared with its 2008 baseline. The carrier also joined the […] Ocean Network Express (ONE) has published its Sustainability Report 2026, outlining progress across its environmental, operational, social and governance priorities. The report covers the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.…

Maersk has extended the period before its Late Payment Fee applies to customers in Djibouti and Ethiopia. Customers will now have 15 calendar days after an invoice’s due date to settle outstanding payments, compared with seven days previously. The fee remains unchanged at US$40 per shipment. It will apply when an invoice remains unpaid after […] Maersk has extended the period before its Late Payment Fee applies to customers in Djibouti and Ethiopia. Customers will now have 15 calendar days after an invoice’s due date to settle outstanding payments, compared with seven days previously. The fee remains unchanged at US$40 per shipment.…

By Udeme Akpan & Okeagu Oluchi President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to invest more than $10 billion in Africa’s power sector over the next three to four years, describing electricity as critical to the continent’s economic transformation. Dangote disclosed this in an interview with Al Jazeera uploaded on Monday, saying the […] By Udeme Akpan & Okeagu Oluchi President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to invest more than $10 billion in Africa’s power sector over the next three to four years, describing electricity as critical to the continent’s economic transformation.…

GTT Marine has partnered with BetterSea to integrate FuelEU Maritime trading and pooling capabilities into its Vesper Insights platform. The agreement will allow shipping companies to manage and execute FuelEU compliance activities directly through Vesper Insights. FuelEU trading and pooling added to Vesper Insights Under the white-label integration, Vesper Insights users will gain access to […] GTT Marine has partnered with BetterSea to integrate FuelEU Maritime trading and pooling capabilities into its Vesper Insights platform. The agreement will allow shipping companies to manage and execute FuelEU compliance activities directly through Vesper Insights.…

Durban Gateway Terminal (DGT) has waived container storage charges as it continues efforts to restore operational stability following congestion and disruption at the terminal. The ICTSI-operated facility has been working to clear container backlogs and improve cargo flows following operational difficulties associated with its transition to the Navis N4 terminal operating system. DGT continues to […] Durban Gateway Terminal (DGT) has waived container storage charges as it continues efforts to restore operational stability following congestion and disruption at the terminal.…

A new collaboration is making it easier for households in New York’s Westchester County to recycle small aluminium items, and the International Aluminium Institute is helping ensure that recovered metal finds its way back into use. Announced on 21 September, the initiative allows residents across the County’s Refuse Disposal District to place used Nespresso capsules […] A new collaboration is making it easier for households in New York’s Westchester County to recycle small aluminium items, and the International Aluminium Institute is helping ensure that recovered metal finds its way back into use.…

Over a decade after Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh was shot dead by police, Egypt has paid compensation to the poet and activist’s family. Al-Sabbagh was killed as she laid a wreath in memory of slain demonstrators.

Maersk will temporarily adjust its Qilin service for ten sailings amid prolonged vessel waiting times and weather-related disruption in Shanghai. The contingency arrangement will cover voyages 641S to 650S. It will begin with GSL Elizabeth voyage 641S, which is scheduled to arrive in Shanghai on 9 October 2026. Under the temporary arrangement, the service will […] Maersk will temporarily adjust its Qilin service for ten sailings amid prolonged vessel waiting times and weather-related disruption in Shanghai. The contingency arrangement will cover voyages 641S to 650S. It will begin with GSL Elizabeth voyage 641S, which is scheduled to arrive in Shanghai on 9 October 2026.…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his working vacation in Europe by a few days, with the Presidency saying he will return to Nigeria at the weekend.