Infrastructure
Who will own the Cape-to-Cairo trade corridor?
Africa's north-south trade route is becoming a contest for control of ports, railways, logistics hubs, industrial zones and the capital that connects them.
Ericson Mangoli
Articles by Ericson Mangoli
Magazine
Who owns Africa’s mobile future? The battle behind MVNOs
Africa's mobile industry is entering a new ownership contest as MVNOs, fintechs and satellites challenge traditional telecom giants.
Investments
Who will own South Africa’s railways? The private capital moving into transnet
Private operators, mining companies and global investors are entering Transnet, challenging traditional state control over South Africa’s strategic railway infrastructure.
Mining
Who owns Africa’s critical minerals? The new battle for copper, cobalt and lithium
Copper, cobalt and lithium are reshaping Africa’s mining map as global powers compete for resources, influence and long-term supply security.
Energy
Dangote’s refinery IPO could change who owns Africa’s energy future
As Dangote prepares to list its refinery, African investors face a rare opportunity to own a landmark energy asset.
Business
Zambia after the election: Investors want continuity, but what about growth?
Zambia’s re-election gives investors the continuity they wanted. But the next five years will test whether copper, capital and debt reforms can deliver broader growth.
Business
Why the U.S. is turning to Africa for the minerals behind the next industrial race
America deepens its African minerals push as Washington challenges China’s dominance and seeks secure critical mineral supply chains.
Business
Who will control East Africa’s new digital payments network?
East Africa is building a faster, more connected payments ecosystem, opening a new contest among banks, fintechs, central banks and technology companies.
Sports
Senegal appoint Patrick Vieira as head coach with AFCON qualifiers looming
Dakar-born Vieira takes charge after World Cup disappointment, with Senegal targeting AFCON qualification and renewed continental success.
Gambling
Kenya’s former parliamentary staffer loses more than Ksh1.4 million savings in alleged forex trading scam
Loice Nyambura Wamburu says an automated forex trading system marketed as a “Poverty Killer” left her with losses, debt and questions over online investment mentorship.