Cashew News All Africa NewsSouth Africa: Eskom Issues Tender to Accelerate Renewable Energy Deployment April 15, 2025[SAnews.gov.za] Eskom has issued a call for proposals from experienced companies to establish renewable energy businesses to expedite the deployment of renewable energy solutions.Southern Africa: Zambezi Region Climate Resilience Programme Secures U.S.$60m Funding Boost April 15, 2025[SANF] The awarding of US$60.35 million to the Zambezi Watercourse by the Climate Investment Funds has far-reaching benefits towards accelerating regional efforts to building community resilience and restoration of ecosystems.Ethiopia: Ethiopian Deposit Insurance Fund Collects 5.2 Billion Birr in Premium Over 9 Months April 15, 2025[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- The Ethiopian Deposit Insurance Fund (EDIF) has collected 5.2 billion Birr in premiums from member financial institutions over the last nine months, representing an 11.1 percent increase compared to the same period last year, Desalegn Ambaw, CEO of EDIF, announced.Lesotho: Lesotho Gives in, Approves Starlink Licence April 15, 2025[GroundUp] Civic organisation says this is a "sell-out" East Africa: African Civil Society Urges Oman Against EACOP Support as East Africa Trade Expo Kicks Off April 15, 2025[350Africa.org] Just one day before the Oman East Africa Trade and Investment Expo opens in Muscat on April 16, over 70 civil society organisations (CSOs) from Uganda, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and beyond have published an open letter urging the Government of Oman to refrain from providing financial or diplomatic support for the […]South Africa: How Women in Agribusiness Are Breaking Market Access Barriers and Claiming Their Space April 15, 2025[Graça Machel Trust] In South Africa, women play a critical role in agricultural production, significantly contributing to food security, rural development, and community resilience. Despite this, they remain largely excluded from agribusiness opportunities and formal markets due to structural inequalities, limited market information, and deep-rooted gender biases. The Graça Machel Trust advances inclusive and sustainable […]Kenya: Four Plead Guilty in Landmark Ant Smuggling Case As Kenya Cracks Down On Biopiracy April 15, 2025[Capital FM] A Nairobi court has adjourned to April 23 the sentencing of four men who pleaded guilty to attempting to smuggle hundreds of highly sought-after ants out of Kenya in what conservation officials are calling a "landmark case" of biopiracy.Liberia: LTA to Construct Digital Village in Lofa April 15, 2025[Liberian Observer] In a move to expand digital connectivity across Liberia, a delegation from the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) over the weekend visited Foya, Lofa County, to inspect the proposed site for the much-anticipated Digital Village Project. Nigeria: Elevated Lending Rates Lift Afreximbank's Annual Profit 29 Percent Higher April 15, 2025[Premium Times] "The group delivered robust financial performance, exceeding expectations and outperforming prior years," Denys Denya, Afreximbank's senior executive vice president, said in a statement.Nigeria: Two Killed As Mining Pit Collapses in Niger April 15, 2025[Premium Times] Preliminary findings suggest the victims were illegally mining at the site on the night before the collapse.Cote d'Ivoire: Orange Côte d'Ivoire Posts 8.6 Percent Revenue Growth in Q1 2025 April 15, 2025[Daba Finance] TLDRRwanda: Rwanda's Exports to United Arab Emirates Surpass $1.5 Billion April 15, 2025[New Times] Rwanda's exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) increased by 63.9 per cent, from slightly over $951.2 million in 2023 to more than $1.55 billion (approx. Rwf2.2 trillion) in 2024, shows Rwanda Development Board's 2024 report. The report indicates that the strong growth in sales to the UAE was key in driving Rwanda's […]Nigeria: Despite Decline, Nigeria's Oil Production Tops Africa's Chart in March - OPEC April 15, 2025[Daily Trust] The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) report has indicated that Nigeria retained its position as the largest crude oil producer in Africa in March.Africa: All of Africa Today - April 15, 2025 April 15, 2025[allAfrica] Nigeria: Inside the Excessive Bank Charges Killing Nigerians April 15, 2025[Premium Times] What might seem like minor deductions, when accumulated, create a significant burden often unaccounted for by consumers.Nigeria: FRSC Confirms Seven People Killed in Ebonyi Road Accident April 15, 2025[Premium Times] FRSC official said the crash was caused by a speed violation.South Africa: Govt to Build Six New Academic Hospitals - South African News Briefs - April 15, 2025 April 15, 2025[allAfrica] Namibia: Namibians Must Benefit From Their Resources - Ngurare April 15, 2025[Namibian] Prime minister Elijah Ngurare says it is wrong that Namibians are not benefiting from the resources of the country. Somalia: Somalia, Serbia Dicuss Bilateral Cooperation April 15, 2025[Shabelle] Somali Ambassador to Serbia, Mohamed Abdullahi Ahmed, along with his deputy Ismail Aden, has paid a visit to Nikola Stojanović, State Secretary at the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Kenya: Study Reveals Alarming Mercury Contamination in Migori Gold Rush April 15, 2025[Capital FM] In the gold-rich fields of Kenya's Migori County, where nearly 40% of the population depends on artisanal and small-scale gold mining, a silent crisis is unfolding. Definitely a must seen, / Beautiful Uganda Read more The best view in the world / Kenya & Tanzania Read more Zambia - A test of lorem ipsum dolor sit amet Read more If you ever visit Africa, you have to come see Namibia Read more Why this is heaven on earth / Botswana? Read more This is what you did not know about Egypt! Read more Instagram Follow on Instagram
