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  A high-level Turkish delegation is confirmed to attend African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies, taking place in Cape Town from September 29 to October 3. Turkey’s Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Ahmet Berat Çonkar, will deliver remarks during the event, underscoring Ankara’s growing involvement in Africa’s energy sector, where recent deals and expanding commercial activity are reshaping partnerships and creating new opportunities for investment.  […]

  RemitHope (https://RemitHope.org/), a pioneering fintech social enterprise – founded by global philanthropist and social entrepreneur Tsitsi Masiyiwa – has launched a bold campaign to raise US$100 000 in just 60 days for, 10 grassroots organisations serving some of Africa’s most vulnerable communities. The campaign – themed “100 for 10” – seeks to channel life-changing support to organisations on the frontlines of health, education, gender equity and community resilience. The […]

  The airline hosted two guided tours of the refurbished aircraft in Cape Town and Johannesburg  Guests were invited to experience the Boeing 777 which has undergone a nose-to-tail refresh, including the debut of Premium Economy in South Africa  Following the advanced deployment of the retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft to both Cape Town and Johannesburg last month, Emirates (https://Emirates.com), the world’s largest international airline, hosted a guided tour of the […]

  Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) has launched a virtual training video library (https://apo-opa.co/4nKIUVj) to enable anyone – from government and civil society to the media, students, and the general public – to access, understand, and use its data on Africans’ experiences and preferences. The library provides step-by-step guidance through a series of short, user-friendly videos, showing how to navigate Afrobarometer’s online data analysis (ODA) tool  (https://apo-opa.co/3Kf1gyZ) to analyse data and create graphics – […]

  The organisers of the 2nd edition of the C&I Energy + Storage Summit Johannesburg (https://Energy-StorageSummit.com/) invite commercial and industrial (C&I) project owners to apply to join its exclusive Hosted Buyer Programme (https://apo-opa.co/4nYJpez).   This unique initiative offers complimentary access to the Summit, connecting participants with cutting-edge solutions, industry peers and actionable insights to address energy challenges like load-shedding, price volatility and operational demands. Designed for those actively implementing or planning […]

  Canadian mining company B2Gold has set its 2025 gold production guidance at 970,000 to 1,075,000 ounces, with the bulk of output driven by its African operations. With key projects in Mali and Namibia, the company is advancing operations under efforts to unlock greater value from Africa’s gold market.  B2Gold is expected to highlight these projects at the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) conference – Africa’s premier gathering for mining […]

  Mukuru (www.Mukuru.com), one of Africa’s largest fintech platforms, today announced a strategic partnership with MoneyGram, a leading global payments network for consumers, businesses, and communities. The collaboration connects Mukuru to the global MoneyGram network and links two advanced financial technology platforms to deliver faster, more affordable, and inclusive remittance services across Africa, Asia, and beyond.  According to Oui Capital’s latest market report (https://apo-opa.co/4mmabvW), Africa’s cross-border market is forecast to […]

  In furtherance of its commitment to advancing Nigeria’s energy future while strengthening regional cooperation and investment across Africa, global energy company the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has joined African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 as a Partner. AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 takes place from September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town, serving as the continent’s premier platform for driving oil, […]