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Economy - 4 November 2025
President Assimi Goïta Inaugurates Mali’s Second Lithium Mine to Boost Economic Sovereignty
Bougouni, Mali - On Monday, November 3, 2025, President of the Transition, General Assimi Goïta, officially inaugurated the Bougouni Lithium Mines SA (LMLB SA), Mali’s second operational lithium mine.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Economy - 3 November 2025
Ambassador Nzabamwita Highlights Rwanda’s Energy Transformation, Calls for Stronger Cooperation with Russia
Moscow, Russia - Rwanda’s Ambassador to Russia, Joseph Nzabamwita, has highlighted Rwanda’s remarkable progress in expanding energy access and urged deeper cooperation between Rwanda and Russia in the energy sector.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Economy - 28 October 2025
Director of NI & P Company Ltd hunted for illegal ethanol trading
KIGALI - Nizeyuhoraha Pierre, Director of NI & P Company Ltd, is being pursued by Rwandan authorities for allegedly trading ethanol illegally, following the release of findings from ‘Operation Usalama’, a multi-agency…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Economy - 26 October 2025
‘Be One Gin’ Factory Owner Arrested Over Alleged Dangerous Alcohol Production
KIGALI - Habumugisha Jean Paul, owner of Roots Investment Group, the company behind ‘Be One Gin’, has been arrested as authorities investigate allegations that his products endanger public health.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 20 October 2025
Private Sector Educational Engagement
The donation of over 100,000 notebooks to students in Safa Patiack by Elhadj Hadi Safa, accompanied by official recognition from Dosso Governor Colonel-Major Bana Alhassane, exemplifies the type of public-private…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Economy - 18 October 2025
Critical Infrastructure Enhancement
NIAMEY, Niger-The city reached a critical milestone in its energy infrastructure on Tuesday, October 21, with the provisional reception of the reinforced high-voltage loop.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 17 October 2025
Legislative Leap for Economic Sovereignty and Industrialization
NIAMEY, Niger-The Council of Ministers' decisions from Wednesday, October 22, were translated into concrete economic policy this week, representing a paradigm shift in Niger's industrial strategy.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Economy - 16 October 2025
Major Industrial Investment Approval
The Council of Ministers' approval of investment advantages for Groupe OLGA SARL's 50 MW solar power plant and industrial complex in Maradi represents a landmark in regional industrialization.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 14 October 2025
Mining Sector Revolution: From Extraction to Transformation
The most significant development of the week was the articulation of a comprehensive mineral resources strategy that represents a fundamental shift in Niger's economic policy.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Economy - 14 October 2025
More than 80% of traders in Kigali are not registered with the Private Sector Federation (PSF).
According to a census presented at the PSF Kigali City General Assembly held on October 17, 2025.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Economy - 14 October 2025
Gisagara Women Save Over Rwf 140 Million Through Community Groups
Women in Gisagara District have saved more than Rwf 143 million through small neighborhood savings groups, a model they say has transformed their economic lives and strengthened financial independence in rural…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Economy - 13 October 2025
RSB Certifies 1,000 SMEs Under ‘Zamukana Ubusunga’ Program
Kigali, Rwanda - The Rwanda Standards Board (RSB) has announced that 1,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been certified under its ‘Zamukana Ubusunga’ program, which was launched in 2017 to help local…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read