Staff Writer

  KFC Africa’s (http://KFC.co.za) big secret is out, and no, it’s not the blend of 11 herbs and spices, it’s a recipe of hope to end child hunger - open-sourced globally for sharing and scaling in honour of World Food Day. Unveiled yesterday (7 October) at The Biggest Hunger Hack in Johannesburg, KFC Africa has, for the first time ever, open-sourced the blueprint for Add Hope, its 16-year-old initiative that […]

  The 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary will be officially inaugurated by The President of the Republic of The Gambia, H.E. Mr. ADAMA BARROW, and attended by African First Ladies.   The conference is being co-chaired by The First Lady of the Republic of The Gambia, H.E. Mrs. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW&Merck Foundation CEO, Dr. Rasha Kelej and attended by African First Ladies.  The First Ladies of Africa to be […]

  “Senegal offers a growing market within the framework of the Continental Free Trade Area, supported by a legal environment undergoing modernization and reform. We are ready to welcome you and facilitate your establishment and success. Come seize opportunities in high-potential strategic sectors and forge fruitful, mutually beneficial partnerships,” stated His Excellency President Bassirou Diomaye Faye at the opening of Forum Invest in Senegal 2025 (Fii Senegal 2025) (https://FiiSenegal.sn/).  With these […]

  As global financial headwinds continue to squeeze emerging markets, Africa’s trade finance gap, estimated at up to $100 billion annually, will once again come under the spotlight. To help close this gap, Afreximbank will host the 25th edition of its flagship Trade Finance Seminar (ATFS2025) in Abidjan from 4–6 November 2025. The discussions will explore innovative financing structures designed to unlock new business opportunities, with a particular focus on […]

  Nigeria’s Ministry of Petroleum Resources has been named Reformer of the Year at the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 conference, in recognition of its commitment to transforming the oil and gas sector through sweeping reforms that are reshaping Nigeria’s investment landscape. A cornerstone of this agenda is the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) of 2021, complemented by a series of Executive Orders – most notably the “Upstream […]

  ExxonMobil took home the ESG Leader of the Year award at the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 conference, in recognition of its contributions to education, workforce development and inclusive growth through the STEM Africa program. The initiative is creating new opportunities for students across the continent, reflecting the company’s commitment to empowering the next generation of Africa’s energy leaders. Launched in 2024 by the ExxonMobil Foundation […]

  Verdant IMAP (www.Verdant-Cap.com) is pleased to announce that it acted as sole financial advisor and arranger to Ctrack Holding on the successful closing of a USD 23.4 million (ZAR 406 million) equity raise for Ctrack Holdings. The investment, led by Sanari Capital and 27four Investment Managers, both recognised leaders in South Africa’s investment space with strong B-BBEE credentials, will support Ctrack’s continued international expansion following the acquisition of Inseego’s […]

  The Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) conventional gas development has been awarded the Gas Monetization Strategy of the Year award at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 conference, recognizing its pioneering role in transforming the MSGBC Basin into a globally significant gas-exporting region. The accolade celebrates the project’s successful achievement of first gas and commercial operations in 2025, marking the start of LNG exports from […]

  Opportunities for mergers, acquisitions and partnerships in Africa’s mining sector are growing, but ensuring long-term resilience remains critical for companies engaging in these transactions, a panel on Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships: Building Resilience in a Consolidating Industry at African Mining Week 2025 highlighted. According to Jude Kearney, Managing Partner at Africa-focused law firm ASAFO&Co., while consolidation often drives greater efficiency and benefits in host jurisdictions, it can also leave […]