Staff Writer

  The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) will host a strategic panel on “Scaling Large-Scale Energy&Infrastructure” at the upcoming G20 African Energy Investment Forum in Johannesburg, bringing together financiers, policymakers and developers to explore how to mobilize both public and private capital to drive renewable integration and infrastructure scale-up across the continent. Africa’s renewable sector is gaining momentum with several landmark developments supporting the case for large‑scale investment. In West […]

  Lamin Camara, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Energy of The Gambia, is confirmed as a speaker at the MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power 2025 conference&exhibition. Taking place in Dakar from December 8-10 under the High Patronage of Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, the event will unite ministers, CEOs, investors and project developers to explore West Africa’s evolving oil, gas and power landscape.   Camara’s participation comes as The Gambia accelerates […]

  As the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum fast-approaches, major African oil and gas producers such as Nigeria are gearing up to bring their strategic energy agendas to a global audience. Nigeria’s Special Advisor to President Bola Tinubu on Energy Olu Verheijen has joined the forum – taking place November 21 in Johannesburg – where she is expected to share insight into how the country’s recent slate of reforms is […]

  Energy major Kosmos Energy has joined the MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power 2025 Conference and Exhibition – taking place on December 8-10 in Dakar, Senegal – as a Sponsor. At the forefront of the region’s gas development, the company has achieved several operational milestones over the last year and has now turned to other regional developments. Kosmos Energy’s participation at the event reflects its commitment to engaging potential partners to advance […]

  Revenue expected to improve 20% over the next 3 years to $5B (at mid-point)  Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) expected to grow 30% over the next 3 years to $2.30 (at mid-point)  Digital first strategy to create a global two-sided financial services network  Consumer Services is expected to continue double-digit revenue growth  The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) (“Western Union” or the “Company”) (www.WesternUnion.com) will host an Investor Day event […]

  The classroom of the Physiotherapy Department for Visually Impaired Students at the Higher School of Health Sciences and Techniques of Tunis (École Supérieure des Sciences et Techniques de la Santé de Tunis – ESSTST), affiliated with the University of El Manar in the capital city of Tunisia, has been renovated and equipped by the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA). Within the scope of the project, the classroom belonging […]

  The Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations made by the SAPS KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Head, Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has concluded hearing evidence from the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), led by Adv Andrea Johnson. Adv Johnson’s testimony covered issues including alleged corruption in SAPS procurement processes, the role of Crime Intelligence (CI) within the criminal justice system, allegations made by Lt Gen Mkhwanazi against IDAC, the charges against General Dumisani […]

  In rural Zimbabwe, where dry riverbeds once marked the end of each farming season, a silent agricultural revolution is underway. Solar-powered irrigation, satellite analytics, digital advisory tools, and science-based food safety solutions are redefining how smallholder farmers grow food, access markets, and build resilience. With support from the Government of Zimbabwe, the European Union (EU), the Fleming Fund, the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the AFC Land and Development […]

  African Export-import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has extended a US$ 36.4-million contract financing facility to Egypt’s SAMCO-National Construction Company (SAMCO) for the construction of the Akii Bua Olympic Stadium in Uganda. The Akii Bua Olympic Stadium, located in Lira, Uganda, is expected to host some of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) games which Uganda is co-hosting with its East African neighbours Kenya and Tanzania in a joint bid. […]