(Posted 21st November 2025)
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
Cybastion Opens National Office in Guinea
Ecofin Agency
US-based Cybastion has opened a national office in Guinea as part of its plan to accelerate its digital-infrastructure strategy across Africa. The company announced the move during the Transform Africa Summit 2025 held from 12 to 14 November in Conakry.The company has partnered in recent years with Côte d’Ivoire, the Central African Republic and Gabon to support national digital-transformation programmes. Cybastion says it views Guinea as a strategic addition to its continental expansion…..Read more>>
CrossBoundary Energy secures USD 200m for renewables in Africa
Renewables Now
Africa-focused renewable energy solutions provider CrossBoundary Energy (CBE) has obtained USD 200 million (EUR 172.5m) of additional senior debt to support the development and construction of its portfolio that offers energy-as-a-service to customers in mining, heavy industry, and telecommunications….Read more>>
Axxess Launches Caregiver University to Elevate Caregiving Excellence
Star Local Media
Axxess, the leading global technology innovator for healthcare at home, has launched Caregiver University as part of its Axxess Training and Certification program. This free material provides essential training for both caregivers and family members around the world to enhance their skills and confidence in delivering high-quality care at home.Caregiver University features more than 40 courses designed to equip caregivers with practical knowledge and nonmedical skills they need to provide compassionate, quality care. Topics covered include….Read more>>
U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONS
US tariff retreat offers limited relief for South Africa’s farmers
Daily Maverick
Higher tariffs are a tax on consumers in importing countries. American consumers are experiencing this reality through relatively higher food prices in the country since the Liberation Day tariffs were introduced earlier this year. Confronted by this reality, the US government has taken steps to modify its reciprocal tariffs and exempt certain food products. This is likely to ease pressure on consumers over time and benefit the exporting countries. South Africa is one of the countries that will benefit from the easing of the US government’s policy step….Read more>>
Djibouti Hosts Africa Forum on Health Supply Chains
Dawan
Djibouti has officially opened the 3rd Africa Forum on Strengthening the Health Products Supply Chain (FARCAPS), a continental gathering focused on improving how African countries procure, store and distribute essential medical supplies.The three-day meeting, held from 18–20 November, has drawn close to 300 delegates — including health officials, technical experts, donors and representatives from around 20 African states…..Read more>>
WHO in Africa launches geodatabase to empower data-driven health decisions
World Health Organization
To mark Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day on 19 November, World Health Organization (WHO) in the African region launched the AFRO Geodatabase (AFRO GDB) to enhance the use of trusted administrative boundary data to strengthen geospatial governance and empower data-driven health decisions across Africa. The platform enables countries to store, manage and share verified health and administrative boundary datasets, while allowing integration through APIs (digital interfaces that enable different systems to share information), creating opportunities for seamless data exchange with other systems and platforms used across the health sector…..Read more>>
INFRASTRUCTURE
IMESA’s YP² initiative builds talent pipeline amid infrastructure crisis
African Mining
Launched in IMESA’s KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) branch, the programme, which has been dubbed YP², is now rolling out nationally under the leadership of Bhavna Soni, IMESA operations director for Young Professionals and Membership. With over 27 years of experience in eThekwini Municipality’s water and sanitation division, Soni understands the urgency of investing in skilled professionals capable of addressing real-world infrastructure challenges.“As a young engineer, once I found my way into the municipal planning division, I realised that I could have a real impact, especially in water infrastructure where the needs are urgent and continuous,” says Soni. “YP² is about equipping our young professionals to be the change-makers this country desperately needs.”…..Read more>>>
ENERGY
G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum to Tackle Capital De-Risking and Barriers to Investment
African Energy Chamber
Africa’s energy development is not about potential: it’s about securing the requisite finance to transform energy systems and monetize resources. With an annual energy investment gap of between $31 billion and $50 billion, unlocking large-scale energy projects will hinge on the ability to de-risk capital and create an environment where long-term private investment can thrive. The upcoming G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum – taking place November 21 in Johannesburg – will tackle this very topic, with a session taking place on De-risking Capital and Removing Barriers to Investment….Read more>>
AFREC Trains Africa’s Project Builders: Continental trainings on Renewable Energy Project Planning, Development and Financing
African Union
The African Energy Commission (AFREC) has launched a new continental training on Renewable Energy in Nairobi today aimed at helping African Union (AU) Member States turn renewable energy concepts into bankable and buildable projects while fostering peer-to-peer knowledge exchange in Africa. The inaugural session brought together 45 energy sector officials from across the continent for an intensive, week-long course on planning, development and financing for renewable energy projects.The programme, delivered with support from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) and in collaboration with Strathmore Energy Research Centre (SERC)….Read more>>
AGRIBUSINESS
AUDA-NEPAD opens applications for 2026 agribusiness accelerator aimed at strengthening Africa’s climate-smart food systems
Africa Sustainability Matters
Applications have opened for the 2026 AUDA-NEPAD Home-Grown Solutions Agribusiness Accelerator, a COMESA-led initiative supporting African-owned, growth-stage agribusinesses operating across the agricultural value chain. Eligible companies registered in COMESA member states have until 14 December 2025 to apply for a programme designed to improve investment readiness, facilitate trade under the AfCFTA, and scale climate-smart, inclusive agricultural models that respond to the continent’s urgent food security and sustainability needs…..Read more>>
Rwanda Lifts Eight-Year Ban on Agricultural Imports from South Africa
Ecofin Agency
Rwanda lifted on November 14 the ban that had restricted imports of agricultural and animal products from South Africa for nearly eight years. The information was reported by local outlet The News Times, citing Agriculture and Animal Resources Minister Mark Cyubahiro Bagabe.The measure, introduced in December 2017, followed the emergence of a listeriosis outbreak in South Africa…..Read more>>
ICT
Malawi trains visually impaired in digital skills
IT Web
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Malawi has rolled out a 15-day Training of Trainers (ToT) initiative, aimed at creating a cohort of visually impaired master trainers capable of delivering essential digital skills to their peers across the country.The Inclusive Capacity Building for the Visually Impaired programme, which is running from 10–28 November, equips participants with practical competencies in computer basics, word processing, spreadsheets and internet use, including email….Read more>>
Namibia Launches First Universal Service Fund Tower to Expand Rural Connectivity
Tech Africa News
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology has launched the first network tower under Namibia’s Universal Service Fund (USF) in Epinga, Omundaungilo Constituency, Ohangwena Region. The tower is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to expand digital access to underserved and remote communities.The USF initiative aims to provide reliable connectivity to areas that previously had no telecommunication coverage, ensuring that all Namibians….Read more>>
FINANCE
Mastercard & Zenith Bank Roll Out Essential Debit Card in Nigeria
IT News Africa
Mastercard and Zenith Bank have collaborated to launch the Essential Debit Card, a scalable solution designed to enhance access to secure digital payments in Nigeria.According to data from the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), electronic payment transactions reached ?1.08 quadrillion in 2024, an 80% increase from ?600 trillion in 2023. Point-of-sale (PoS) transactions also surged to ?19.4 trillion, an 81% year-on-year rise, reflecting the growing trust among consumers and merchants in digital platforms and a rising demand for accessible financial tools…..Read more>>
