Artemis II lunar mission impact HOUSTON – The Orion spacecraft reached its maximum distance of 252,756 miles from Earth on April 6, 2026. This event is a milestone in deep space logistics. The mission launched from Florida on April 1, 2026. It is the first human flight to the lunar vicinity in 54 years. The...
Econet InfraCo VFEX listing, valuation and market access The Business Pulse Africa reports that the Econet InfraCo VFEX listing is set for 31 March 2026. The move follows the completion of Econet Wireless Zimbabwe’s exit offer and its transition away from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange. Econet said the exit offer closed on 9 March 2026....
Kenya Airways flight frequency surge NAIROBI – Kenya Airways (KQ) has initiated a significant capacity expansion to manage a sudden influx of international travelers avoiding Middle Eastern airspace. The current Kenya Airways flight frequency surge is a direct response to the closure of major hubs in Dubai and Doha following the escalation of regional hostilities...
Namibia satellite internet regulations WINDHOEK – The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has officially declined the license application for Starlink, the satellite internet constellation operated by SpaceX. This decision reinforces the current Namibia satellite internet regulations that govern the entry of foreign telecommunications entities into the domestic market. The regulator cited non-compliance with statutory...
Abdul Samad Rabiu industrial expansion: Net worth analysis Abdul Samad Rabiu, the founder and chairman of BUA Group, recorded a net worth increase of 4.47 billion USD during the first quarter of 2026. This financial growth brings his total valuation to 14.6 billion USD. This movement is a direct consequence of the Abdul Samad Rabiu...
African energy self-sufficiency LAGOS – Four West African nations have opened formal negotiations with Dangote Industries to secure direct petroleum supply contracts. The governments of Ghana, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Liberia seek to reduce their dependence on European refined products. This shift occurs as maritime disruptions in the Middle East drive international fuel prices to...
African petroleum price volatility: A Continental Breakdown of Fuel Costs HARARE – The African continent is currently grappling with a severe energy shock as of 20 March 2026, driven by an escalating conflict in the Middle East that has pushed Brent crude prices beyond the 100 USD per barrel threshold. This surge has triggered a...
Britain and Nigeria Port Redevelopment Project The economic relationship between Britain and Nigeria entered a new phase on Thursday as both nations finalized a £746 million export finance agreement. The capital is designated for the extensive modernization of the Lagos Port Complex and the TinCan Island Port Complex. This funding supports the Nigerian port redevelop...
OpenAI Plans ChatGPT Integration for OpenAi sora video tool OpenAI is preparing to expand its artificial intelligence capabilities with plans to introduce the Sora video tool directly into ChatGPT. The move would allow users to generate short videos from simple text prompts within the chatbot interface, marking a significant development in how generative AI tools...
Iran war oil price surge: why African economies are paying the price The conflict in the Middle East has produced a sharp Iran war oil price surge that is now disrupting markets and pushing costs onto African households and businesses. Global benchmarks jumped as attacks, threats to shipping lanes and damage to production and storage...