Africa
Mining, energy, and growth across the continent.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Infrastructure
· Africa · Updated 12:02 PM
Uganda's markets regulator has authorized Dangote Petroleum Refinery to market its IPO locally, widening the East Africa offer to two countries covering almost 20 percent of the IPO's shares, or about $300.4 million, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Rates
· Africa
The South African Reserve Bank's October Monetary Policy Review projects headline inflation will stay above 5 percent until the second quarter of 2027, after the MPC lifted the policy rate a cumulative 50bp to 7.25 percent since April.
Monday, October 5, 2026
Mining
· Africa, Europe · Updated Oct 6
Tanzania has renewed Barrick Mining's special mining licences for the North Mara gold mine for a further 15 years, extending operating rights to 2041.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Politics
· Africa
Nigeria's parliament suspended official visits to South Africa as anti-migrant campaigns set an unofficial deadline for foreigners to leave.