Month: July 2025

 With Angola’s oil and gas industry on track for significant growth, driven by $60 billion in upstream investment over the next five years, the demand for innovative oilfield services is also anticipated to rise. As sub-Saharan Africa’s second largest oil producer, the country already boasts the presence of several major regional and global service providers, all of which are eager to step-up their support of Angola’s upstream oil and gas […]

 Deputy Minister for Finance, Hon. Thomas Ampem Nyarko, has sworn in an eight-member Board of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) at a brief ceremony in Accra. Speaking at the inauguration, the Deputy Minister highlighted the government’s confidence in the newly constituted Board, stating that their appointment reflected trust in their expertise and leadership. He urged the Board to prioritize the identification and funding of bankable infrastructure projects that have […]

 The DRC could soon unlock access to global markets for certified forest products and increase the value of verified ecosystem services impact, especially carbon, water, biodiversity, recreation, and culture, with the new FSC Forest Stewardship Standard (FSS) (www.Africa.FSC.org) for the DRC.  The standard promotes responsible forest management through FSC certification. It would not only strengthen the conservation of DRC’s rich biodiversity but also contribute to reducing the increasing illegal logging driving […]

 Deputy Minister for Finance, Hon. Thomas Ampem Nyarko has inaugurated the Board of the Ghana Deposit Protection Corporation (GDPC) During the inauguration he stated that one of the critical roles of the GDPC was to safeguard the deposits of ordinary Ghanaians and strengthen public confidence in the financial system. The Board is chaired by Governor of the C Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiamah, Other members include Galahad Alex […]

 The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr Ian Cameron, has reiterated the importance and urgency of setting out steps for a parliamentary process to consider the explosive allegations made by the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. In line with this, the Chairperson wishes to share the following steps taken since the allegations were made. 1. The Chairperson has received confirmation from the Speaker of the National […]

 Algeria is working towards increasing its share of trade with other African countries by tapping into opportunities created by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). In a keynote address during the Algeria Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025 Business Roadshow, Algeria’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion, H.E. Prof. Kamal Rezig stated that this includes enhancing continental connectivity through infrastructure projects such as the Trans-Sahara Highway and the Zouerate […]

 International financial institution the World Bank has underscored the role the energy transition metals (ETM) value chain plays in unlocking sustainable economic growth in Zambia. In a report released this week, the institution has shown that while Zambia recorded 4% GDP growth in 2024, the country can further accelerate economic growth through scaling-up ETM production, maximizing fiscal potential and adding value to mineral resources. The upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) […]