Green shoots Rwanda has issued its first export licence for medical cannabis. Africa Business Communities reports that the local branch of US firm KKOG Global has secured a five-year licence to grow… Read more
Trading environment South Africa’s largest stock exchange is aiming to create a pan-African platform to trade in carbon offsets. Moneyweb reports that the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is expected to start trading… Read more
Licensed to operate More than 300 cryptocurrency platforms in South Africa have applied to the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) for operating permits. Last year crypto-asset providers were given until 30 November to… Read more
Rare output A newly established demonstration plant at a mining project in Uganda has produced its first batch of mixed rare earth carbonate (MREC), paving the way for full commercial production in… Read more
Energy buzz Residents and businesses in Cape Town wanting to instal solar PV panels can now apply online, streamlining the authorisation process. Engineering News reports that the City of Cape Town has… Read more
