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Google announces $9 million funding for African universities, free AI Pro student plan

Google has announced a new $9 million funding package for African universities a.....

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Powering the Future: Morocco Lands Africa’s First $5.6B Battery Gigafactory

Morocco has taken a historic step in Africa’s clean energy journey with the launch of the conti.....

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Saudi Vision Invest Commits $700M to ARISE IIP — A Landmark Boost for Africa’s Industrial Zones

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Airtel New Data Center at Tatu City: A Turning Point for Kenya’s Digital Future

On 9 September, Kenya broke ground on a project set to redefine its place in Africa’s digital e.....

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Tanzania Opens $110 Million East Africa Commercial & Logistics Centre in Dar es Salaam

Tanzania has officially launched the East Africa Commercial and Logistics Centre (EACLC)

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Hounen Enters Africa with Landmark Real Estate & Solar Investments at Tatu City SEZ

29 August 2025, Nairobi – Kenya’s Tatu City Special Economic Zone (SEZ) has .....

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China’s Sailun Group Launches $1bn Tyre Manufacturing Facility in Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone

Egypt has signed a landmark $1 billion investment deal with Sailun Group.....

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Konza Technopolis: Africa`s Silicon Savannah and Your Next Big Investment Opportunity

Imagine a smart city designed from the ground up ready for investment, backed by policy, .....

Kenya Launches Road to IATF2025 Campaign, Setting Sights on Africa's Economic Future

Zambia and DRC Collaborate on Electric Vehicle SEZs to Drive Green Industrialization

In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable industrialization, Zambia and the D.....

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Kenya's Olkaria SEZ: Igniting a Green Industrial Revolution with Affordable Geothermal Power

Driven by a vision of industrial transformation, the Kenyan government has strategically establis.....

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KCB Joins the PAPSS Network: Facilitating Seamless Cross-Border Payments

KCB Group has made history as the first bank in East Africa to integrate the Pan-African Payment .....

Transforming Kenya`s Transport Landscape: The 440KM Usahihi Expressway and a New Era of Infrastructure Financing

A new chapter in Kenyaâ€™s infrastructure development is unfolding with the construction of .....

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Burkina Faso Enters Africa`s Growing EV Market with Launch of ITAOUA

Burkina Faso has made history by unveiling ITAOUA, its first 100% locally assembled electric car .....

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Africa`s Growing Reliance on Intra-Regional FDI

Africa is experiencing a significant shift in foreign direct investment (FDI) tr.....

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Unlocking the Potential of Maghreb Free Trade Zones

Unlocking the Potential of Maghreb Free Trade ZonesNorth Africaâ€™s .....

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High-Profile Japanese Delegation Explores Investment Opportunities at Tatu City, Kenya

Tatu City, Kenya's premier mixed-use Special Economic Zone (SEZ), started 2025 on a high .....

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Kenya and UAE Forge Comprehensive Economic Partnership for Transformative Growth

On January 14, 2025, Kenya and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a landmark Comprehensive Eco.....

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Africa's Strategic Role at the World Future Energy Summit 2025

The World Future Energy Summit (WFES), held from January 14 to 16, 2025, at the .....

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KoBold Metalsâ€™ $537m Funding Boost Signals Gains for Africaâ€™s Mining Industry

KoBold Metals, the U.S.-based AI-driven mining startup backed by Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, has r.....

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Chinese EV makers invest in Africa to boost green economy

Africa is emerging as a key investment destination for Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers see.....

9th Edition of the African SEZs Annual Meeting November 27th- 29th 2024 in Nairobi Kenya

Africa's Free Zones in 2024: Driving Innovation, Trade, and Economic Prosperity

In 2024, Africaâ€™s Free Zones, Special Economic Zones (SEZs), and Export Processing Zones (.....

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Unlocking Kilifi's Potential: The Vipingo Free Trade Zone

Kenya is charting a new course toward industrial and economic transformation with the establishme.....

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Special Economic Zones in Africa: Driving Growth, Empowering Communities, and Protecting the Environment

Across Africa, Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are shaping a new era of economic opportunity, attra.....

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NEXTSOURCE MATERIALS SET TO BEGIN NEW BATTERY ANODE FACILITY IN MAURITIUS FREEPORT ZONE

NextSource Materials Inc. (TSX:NEXT) (OTCQB:NSRCF) (â€œNextSourceâ€ or the â€œCompan.....

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Unlocking Africa`s Mineral Wealth: Driving the Green Energy Revolution and Economic Transformation

Unlocking Africa's Mineral Wealth: Driving the Green Energy Revolution and Economic Trans.....

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The Lekki Free Zone: Catalyzing Nigeria's Economic Transformation

IntroductionThe Lekki Free Zone (LFZ), located on the Lekki Peninsula in Lag.....

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Tatu City Becomes Regional Office for World Free Zones Organization, Pioneering Africaâ€™s Trade Growth

The World Free Zones Organization has appointed Tatu City, Kenya's first mixed-use Special Econom.....

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From Trade Hubs to Sustainability Champions: The Global Evolution of SEZs

Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have undergone significant transformations since their inception, e.....

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Hawassa Industrial Park: A Blueprint for African Industrialization

IntroductionAcross Africa, Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are driving econ.....

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Africa`s Tech-Powered Industrial Renaissance

Across Africa, Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and industrial parks are becoming vibrant centers fo.....

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AfCFTA: A Game-Changer for African Industrialization

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is poised to transform Africa ’s economic land.....

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Unlock Africa`s Gateway: Setting Up Your Offshore Business in Kenya`s SEZs

As Africa continues to rise as a global economic powerhouse, Kenya stands at the forefront, offer.....

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Special Economic Zones: Fueling Africa`s Economic Renaissance

Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have become critical tools for economic development in Africa, offe.....