Category: Business & Financial

With the aim of advancing dialogue around Africa’s critical mineral opportunities and fostering new deals, the upcoming Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) summit (www.CriticalMineralsAfrica.com) will feature a strong slate of technical presentations delivered by thought-leaders and industry experts. The technical presentations will address the most prominent challenges impacting industry growth, with speakers providing insight into sustainable solutions, […]

Representing the interests of the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE), Josh Volz, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Africa, the Middle East, Europe and Eurasia, has confirmed he will speak at the upcoming Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2023 summit (www.CriticalMineralsAfrica.com) in Cape Town this October. With critical minerals central to the global energy transition, the U.S. has been […]

Global energy company bp has confirmed as a Platinum Sponsor for the upcoming MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2023 Conference & Exhibition (https://apo-opa.info/457TfAA) in Nouakchott, Mauritania. Under the esteemed patronage of the Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheik Ghazouani and in partnership with the Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines; Société Mauritanienne des Hydrocarbures et de Patrimoine […]

In a strategic shift that is reshaping the African economic landscape, Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are emerging as powerful catalysts for development. These zones, rather than exporting raw resources, are inviting international corporations to establish manufacturing bases within African borders, ushering in a new era of ‘MADE IN AFRICA’ products. At the forefront of this […]

Former Nigerian President and African Statesman, Olusegun Obasanjo, to lead discussions on Africa’s energy transition and development at African Energy Week 2023. Olusegun Obasanjo, the former President of Nigeria and a respected African statesman, will host the Energy Growth and Just Transition Presidential Roundtable at the 2023 African Energy Week (AEW) conference and exhibition. The […]

The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) has announced a strategic collaboration with the Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) to provide specialized training programs designed to bolster the global Islamic finance community. These comprehensive programs are tailored to cater to a diverse audience, including professionals from various financial institutions, regulatory bodies, supervisory authorities, and […]

On September 25, 2023, the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) announced a 15-month debarment of Joycot General Contractors Ltd., effective from September 8, 2023. Joycot General Contractors Ltd., a registered construction company in Kenya, faced this disciplinary action following an investigation conducted by the Bank’s Office of Integrity and Anti-Corruption. The investigation revealed that Joycot […]

Unstoppable Africa 2023 has concluded, leaving a profound mark on the African continent. The two-day Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) (https://www.GABI.biz) event aims to boost Africa’s standing in the global economy and establish the continent as the foremost destination for business, trade, and investment. This transformative gathering on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly has […]