Staff Writer

  Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Moustafa Madbouly, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Engineer Mahmoud Esmat and Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Engineer Karim Badawi.   The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the meeting reviewed the progress of new and renewable energy projects, the targeted capacities to be added from wind and solar energy and battery storage systems to the […]

  For the first time, Eswatini’s most investment-ready enterprises pitched directly to international impact investors, and the results exceeded expectations on both sides. For three days in March 2026, Eswatini became a live pitch room. Five investment-ready enterprises – Luna Hair&Body, Eswatini Foods, Beef Boys, Ngwenya Glass, and Black Mamba – hosted site visits from regional and international impact investors. They opened their books, their facilities, and their ambitions to capital […]

  The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) has formally submitted its application to be admitted as amicus curiae in a landmark advisory proceeding before the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, marking a strategic step to ensure Africa’s energy priorities are represented in a case with far-reaching implications for the continent. The case, initiated by the Pan African Lawyers Union, seeks to clarify the legal obligations of African states […]

  Impact Africa Consulting Limited (IACL) (www.ImpactingAfrica.com), Africa’s top-ranked certified GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) training partner has announced the launch of its 15th cohort of the GRI Certification Training program. This intensive three-week virtual course is set to begin on 11th May 2026 and is open to professionals across Africa and the global diaspora seeking internationally recognized credentials in sustainability reporting. Speaking during the announcement, the Lead Trainer and Global Sustainability […]

  Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader, has launched Africa’s first Partner Experience Centre powered by Google Cloud in Johannesburg, South Africa. The state-of-the-art facility is designed to empower partners and resellers to move beyond traditional distribution, providing the immersive, hands-on environment needed to architect and deploy cloud and AI solutions tailored specifically to African market needs. Through the Centre, partners will be onboarded to […]

  Guido Brusco, COO, Natural Resources of energy major Eni, will return to the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) conference and exhibition – taking place September 9–10 with a pre-conference day on September 8 – as a speaker. With several project milestones reached in 2026, Eni – through its joint venture company Azule Energy – is reshaping Angola’s next production cycle. As the company works towards reaching 250,000 barrels per day (bpd), […]

  Invest Africa (www.InvestAfrica.com), the leading platform for pan-African trade and investment, is pleased to announce that H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, will serve as Guest of Honour and deliver the keynote address at The Africa Debate 2026, taking place on Wednesday, 3 June at the historic Guildhall in the City of London. The announcement coincides with the launch of a strategic partnership between Invest […]

  Australian mining company Resolute Mining has approved a $516 million Final Investment Decision (FID) for its Doropo Gold Project in the Ivory Coast. The FID advances the project into the construction phase, with first production of 500,000 ounces per annum expected by 2028, strengthening the country and Africa’s position as major gold producers. Similarly, Toubani Resources approved a $216 million FID for the Kobada Gold Project in Mali, enabling […]

  In its alternative budget for the 2026/27 financial year, the Opposition has warned that Uganda’s rising debt burden, shifting fiscal targets and controversial tax proposals risk undermining livelihoods, weakening institutions and choking service delivery. Presenting the proposals at Parliament on Tuesday, 07 April 2026, the Leader of the Opposition, Hon.  Joel Ssenyonyi said the country’s current fiscal path is unsustainable, with the bulk of government spending already locked into […]