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  Anibor Kragha, Executive Secretary of the African Refiners&Distributors Association (ARDA), has joined the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum – taking place November 21 in Johannesburg – as a speaker. Connecting global finance with African energy projects, the forum will chart new pathways for strengthening the continent’s energy value chain. Kragha’s participation underscores the growing emphasis on downstream development as a catalyst for industrialization and is expected to support dialogue […]

  In an innovative move set to revolutionise how people send and spend money across East Africa, Rwanda and Tanzania have commenced bi-lateral discussions on technical modalities to link their national retail payment systems switches.  The move marks a crucial step toward enabling instant, low-cost cross-border money transfers for citizens and businesses across the region. This landmark initiative, which moved into its technical implementation phase at an ongoing high-level meeting […]

  With just one month to go until the highly anticipated MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power 2025 conference and exhibition, regional and international stakeholders are gearing up for the MSGBC basin’s premier energy and mining event, taking place on December 8-10, 2025, at the Centre International de Conférences Abdou Diouf (CICAD) in Dakar, Senegal. Held under the theme Energy, Petroleum and Mining in Africa: Synergy for Inclusive Economic Development, the 2025 edition […]

  In a landmark step toward transforming the UAE’s agricultural and food production landscape, Emirates Rawabi PSC (www.EmiratesRawabi.ae), one of the nation’s leading integrated agribusiness groups, has entered into a strategic partnership with ReFarm Global Investments LLC (https://ReFarmTheWorld.com), a pioneer in regenerative and circular sustainability technologies. This collaboration is set to revolutionize not only the UAE’s food production systems but also change the landscaping industry, establishing a new benchmark for […]

  AliExpress (www.AliExpress.com), the global online retail marketplace, has kicked off its highly anticipated 11.11 and Black Friday Sale, combining the platform’s biggest online shopping event with tools that empower consumers and small businesses alike across the African continent. Running from November 11 to December 3, this year’s 11.11 and Black Friday campaign introduces new wholesale tools alongside incredible discounts, up to 80% off on a wide range of products […]

  The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/)– the voice of the African energy sector – will embark on a working visit to Senegal on 12-14 November, aimed at strengthening partnerships, attracting new investment and supporting the continued growth of the regional energy sector. Led by Executive Chairman NJ Ayuk, the AEC will engage in meetings with senior government officials, regulators and private sector leaders, exploring new avenues for collaboration and […]

  Research among over 2,000 South African travellers reveals that nearly seven in 10 plan to take more or the same holidays in 2026 The use of AI to plan and research holidays has now gone mainstream, and 59% would trust it to book holiday accommodation Lux-scaping - travellers booking a luxurious stay, like a spa or luxury hotel, at the start or end of their holidays - identified as […]

  The Stevie® Awards (https://www.StevieAwards.com), organizer of the world’s premier business awards programs, has issued a call for entries for the 2026 (seventh annual) Middle East&North Africa Stevie Awards, sponsored by the RAK Chamber of Commerce&Industry (http://www.RAKChamber.ae/). Entry kits and complete details on the competition are available at https://MENA.StevieAwards.com. The Middle East&North Africa Stevie Awards are the region’s only awards program to recognize innovation in the workplace in all its forms. […]