Governance

African governance and policy news: elections, regulatory decisions, government-business relationships, institutional reforms, and policy developments that move markets.

Ramaphosa offers Starlink a BEE workaround

President Ramaphosa offered Starlink an equity-equivalence compliance path on April 15, but SA's telecoms licensing rules require specific regulatory changes…

DRC creates state cobalt reserve for 9,600 tonnes

The DRC has created a state strategic reserve for cobalt, coltan and germanium under a decree signed April 10, giving…

Kenya halves fuel VAT to 8% for 90 days

President Ruto signed Kenya's fuel VAT cut from 16% to 8% into law on April 17, the most direct fiscal…

Africa’s $15bn highway tops AU infrastructure agenda

South Africa will host the AU's 5th Transport and Energy Ministerial from April 27 to 30 in Johannesburg, where ministers…