Staff Writer

  Energy major TotalEnergies has announced a new hydrocarbon discovery on the Moho license offshore the Republic of Congo, marking a strategic milestone for a country rapidly pursuing 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) in oil production. Led by TotalEnergies as operator (63.5%) alongside Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC) – which is led by Managing Director Raoul Ominga – and Trident Energy, the discovery targeted the Moho G structure […]

  The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) and The Global Trust Project (TGTP – part of VUKA Group) (www.WeAreVUKA.com) have entered into a memorandum of understanding to pilot the Trust Equity Framework (TEf) in up to 18 municipalities across South Africa. The initiative will be voluntary for participating municipalities and is intended to support stronger municipal trustworthiness, improved service delivery, better stakeholder relationships and more credible local conditions for […]

  Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has reached financial close and disbursed €43 million under the Poro Power Green Bond, the first project finance green bond in Cote d’Ivoire and the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). Structured as a €65 million dual-currency facility in euros and CFA francs (EUR/XOF), the bond will finance the construction of a 66MW solar power plant in […]

  Renaissance Services (www.RenaissanceServices.com), Oman’s leading integrated facilities management (IFM) and accommodation solutions company, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Socat LLC, the Omani arm of the French multinational Sodexo, as part of a strategic growth initiative. The acquisition further consolidates Renaissance’s market leadership and expands its service capabilities across the Sultanate. Socat’s client base includes commercial and institutional facilities, and this strategic acquisition enhances Renaissance’s operational footprint […]

  President John Dramani Mahama is set to officially launch his flagship Free Primary Health Care Programme this Wednesday, aimed at achieving Universal Health Coverage. The initiative, a cornerstone of the President’s social contract with the Ghanaian people, will begin its first phase by targeting 150 underserved districts nationwide over the next two months. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series at the Presidency, the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh […]

  As global aluminium prices surge - hitting a four-year high of $3,492 per ton in March 2026 - driven by tensions in the Middle East, the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) 2026, scheduled for October 14-16 in Cape Town, will explore the challenges and opportunities emerging for Africa within the global aluminium supply chain. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz - which accounts for approximately 12% of global […]

  Africa’s downstream sector is back on the radar as global supply disruptions brought about by the Gulf war highlight a need for a strategic re-thinking of African energy systems. With over 600 million people living without access to electricity, 900 million people living without access to clean cooking solutions and African oil demand set to reach 4.5 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2050, industry stakeholders at ARDA Week 2026 issued […]

  African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has announced the signing of the Hosting Agreement with the Government of St Kitts and Nevis for the fifth edition of the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2026). The signing of the host agreement highlights a shared resolve to deepen Afri-Caribbean partnerships and enhance trade and economic ties. ACTIF2026 will take place from 29–31 July 2026 at the St. Kitts Marriott Beach Resort, Casino&Spa […]

  Arbaete-Asmara sub-zone in the Central Region has officially declared free of female genital mutilation (FGM) at a ceremony held under the theme “No to Females’ Genital Mutilation.” According to the coordinators of the program, the achievement registered was the result of the relentless awareness raising activities by the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare and the National Union of Eritrean Women branches in the Central Region. Ms. Alganesh Tiku’e, […]