(Posted 04th September 2025)
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Nigerian tech entrepreneur Olugbenga Agboola’s Flutterwave launches U.S. stock trading service
Billionaires Africa
Flutterwave, the San Francisco- and Lagos-based fintech firm led by Nigerian entrepreneur Olugbenga Agboola, has launched a service that lets African users buy and sell U.S. stocks directly in their local currencies. Rolled out in late June through a partnership with U.S.-based brokerage API provider Alpaca, the platform is currently live in Nigeria and Kenya, with plans to expand across the continent….Read more>>
Introducing Amazon Lens Live: Instant scanning, real-time product matches, and insights from Amazon’s AI Shopping Assistant
Amazon
When you spot an item you love on social media or while out and about, Amazon Lens is the quickest way to find similar items in the Amazon Shopping app. Now, we’re making Amazon Lens even better with the introduction of Lens Live, powered by AI, to make the experience even easier and more useful.We’re introducing Lens Live to tens of millions of customers today and will roll it out to all U.S. customers in the coming months. When customers with Lens Live open Amazon Lens, the Lens camera will instantly…..Read more>>
U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONS
Rwandan company seals historic deal to supply Tungsten to the US
New Times
A historic deal has been finalised to directly supply Tungsten concentrate from Rwanda to the United States, with the first shipment now being prepared, Trinity Metals has announced.The development marks the first consistent and reliable supply of high-grade tungsten from Africa’s Great Lakes region to the US.Trinity Metals, which operates the Nyakabingo Mine, is Africa’s largest tungsten producer and the fourth largest globally. The company produces about 120 tonnes of wolframite, the host mineral for tungsten, each month….Read more>>
Africa’s Health Future: Uniting for Sustainable Financing
Africa.com
A virtual summit where African Health leaders,financial experts, innovators, and philanthropic organisations address urgent funding challenges and shape bold,Africa led-solutions. Shared responsibility, shared progress:Partnerships for Sustainable Health Financing in Africa….Read more>>
INFRASTRUCTURE
Zamtel Advances 4G and 5G Network Upgrades to Power Digital Learning
Tech Africa News
Zamtel reaffirmed its position as a key enabler of digital education in Zambia with its sponsorship of the EdTech & AI Indaba 2025, held earlier today. The event brought together industry leaders, innovators, and educators to explore the future of education in the digital age.During the Indaba, Zamtel underscored its ongoing investment in digital infrastructure, including a nationwide upgrade of its 4G and 5G network. The company is upgrading 1,200 sites across the country, with 600 expected to be completed by December 2025 and 160 already live. The initiative aims to connect more schools, students, and educators to faster, more reliable digital learning platforms….Read more>>
ENERGY
Mozambique Approves $5 Billion Investment Projects Marking Economic Recovery and Energy Transformation
Serrari Group
The Mozambican government has approved 115 investment projects valued at about US$5 billion in the first half of 2025, with the potential to create 17,000 jobs, signaling a dramatic turnaround for the Southern African nation after years of economic and political challenges.Prime Minister Benvinda Levi announced the figures on August 30 at the closing of the 60th Maputo International Fair (FACIM), highlighting the country’s economic resilience and growing appeal to international investors despite facing significant headwinds from climate shocks, post-election tensions, and ongoing security challenges in the northern provinces…..Read more>>
Algerian Energy Minister Receives Halliburton’s Vice President for North Africa
AL24 News
The Algerian Minister of State and Minister of Energy, Mines, and Renewable Energies, Mohamed Arkab, met on Tuesday with Ahmed Helmy, the Vice President of Halliburton for the North Africa region. The discussion centered on investment opportunities within Algeria’s hydrocarbons sector, as detailed in a statement from the ministry.The meeting took place at the ministry’s headquarters, attended by its officials and Halliburton’s representative in Algeria. Both parties reviewed the current status of cooperation and partnership between…..Read more>>
AGRIBUSINESS
AGRA President calls for increased public investment in agriculture as Africa Food Systems Forum kicks off
Joy Online
AGRA President Alice Ruhweza has called for increased public investment in Africa’s agriculture to help improve food systems.Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) in Dakar, Senegal, she said African countries need to meet and exceed the Maputo and Malabo Declarations that committed African countries to spending at least 10% of their GDP on agriculture.“We cannot grow what we do not fund. Agriculture must be treated as a central pillar of our economic and social development,” she said…..Read more>>
Ministry of Agriculture set to launch e-voucher system for livestock vaccination
The Eastleigh Voice
The Ministry of Agriculture is preparing to launch an electronic voucher system to improve livestock vaccination and disease monitoring, starting with counties that have high livestock populations and are prone to outbreaks.The initiative aims to strengthen herd management, provide real-time data for authorities, and support the government’s broader plan to digitise agricultural services, which benefit millions of rural households…..Read more>>
ICT
TikTok Launches ‘TikTok for Artists’ in Kenya, Empowering Musicians with Data-Driven Insights to Boost Global Careers
Tech In Africa
TikTok has officially launched TikTok for Artists in Kenya , expanding its global rollout that began in June. This platform is designed to provide artists, their labels, and teams with comprehensive tools and data to understand their music’s performance, audience engagement, and to promote their work effectively)TikTok for Artists offers daily-updated dashboards and detailed analytics, giving unprecedented access to transparent, actionable data….Read more>>
Malawi introduces e-passports
IT Web
Malawi’s Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services has officially begun the issuance of electronic passports (e-passports), which have encrypted chips embedded with include other enhanced security features, in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards. The new e-passports are designed to improve the authenticity and protection of travel documents for Malawian citizens….Read more>>
FINANCE
Afreximbank Delivers $412.7 Million Net Income in First Half of 2025
Tech Africa News
The African Export-Import Bank Group (Afreximbank/Group) has released its consolidated financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2025, showing resilience and solid growth despite challenging global conditions.The Group’s performance reflected higher net income, a strong liquidity position, and reinforced capital buffers, surpassing results recorded in the same period of 2024. Gross income rose by 2.04% year-on-year to US$1.6 billion, while net interest income stood at US$835.9 million, up 1.17%. Gross fee and commission income from unfunded activities, including guarantees, letters of credit, and advisory services, totalled US$61.9 million….Read more>>
