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Ethiopia's new precious-metals refinery creates a processing opportunity. Contracted feedstock, bullion acceptance, and settlement performance will determine whether it earns money.
OPay's proposed U.S. listing and Airtel Money's London debut give investors two different fintech models to evaluate: credit-led earnings and telecom-linked mobile money cash generation.
Zambia has reached a staff-level agreement for a proposed $1.47 billion IMF facility, Kenya has begun deploying KSh340 billion through its National Infrastructure Fund, and DFC is signaling greater use of equity in African critical-mineral and digital-infrastructure projects.
Mobile money transaction volumes reached $1.2 trillion in 2025, driven by increased adoption in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and Cameroon. The sector continues to expand beyond payments into credit, savings, and insurance products.
Precision agriculture adoption in Kenya has increased 50% year-over-year, with smallholder farmers using satellite imagery, IoT sensors, and mobile apps to optimize yields. Similar trends emerging in Nigeria and Ethiopia signal a continent-wide agricultural transformation.
New geological surveys reveal an additional 2.5 million tons of lithium reserves at Zimbabwe's Arcadia Mine, positioning the country as a critical supplier for the global EV battery supply chain. Chinese and European investors are accelerating partnership discussions.
The Nigerian naira faces renewed pressure despite CBN interventions, with parallel market rates diverging 35% from official rates. Oil production challenges and foreign investor caution are contributing to ongoing FX instability.