10 Developments Shaping Africa’s Energy Sector
After a year of rebound and recovery, Africa’s old and new hydrocarbons markets have an opportunity to further entrench the continent’s position as the world’s hottest oil and gas frontier in 2019. However, the new year also brings a new set of dynamics and challenges set to influence the future of the industry, from presidential […]
Chad, Israel Renew Diplomatic Ties
Netanyahu has pushed to extend Israeli diplomacy to Africa and has visited the continent several times in recent years. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said his country has renewed its ties with Chad during a trip to the central African country. “We renew the diplomatic relations between the countries!” Netanyahu posted on Twitter on […]
Zimbabweans Turn To VPNs Following Social Media Shutdown And Internet Black Out
Zimbabweans are turning Virtual Private Network (VPN) technology to circumvent an apparent government internet shutdown according to leading VPN comparison site BestVPN.com. The restrictions have resulted in a spike of interest in VPNs among Zimbabwean internet users, according to internal data from BestVPN .com. The comparison site recorded a 1,560 percent increase on Monday and […]
AIMS Launches Applications For Second Intake Of African Master’s In Machine Intelligence
Today, the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) launched applications for the second intake of its unique African Master’s in Machine Intelligence (AMMI), a novel one-year intensive foundational master’s program that will provide brilliant young Africans with state-of-the-art training in Machine Learning (ML) and its applications. “We were encouraged by the enthusiasm and excellent applications […]
Toni Tones & VP’s Wife Dolapo Osinbajo Collaborate
Toni Tones is well known for being a stellar actress, singer, and photographer. But did you know she is also a passionate advocate of women’s rights and empowerment? One of the causes she is currently advocating for is the ‘Yaba Market March’ movement, which was started by Damilola Marcus. You may recall that Damilola along […]
4th Edition Real Estate Development Summit
The Real estate sector today is burgeoning at a pace where the iconic structures, innovation and the ever-changing market dynamics, keeps project owners and solution providers across the world on hooks. Prospective buyers and suppliers are eager to understand what it takes for them to be at a place where they can make the most […]
APPO And African Producers Call For Unity, Cooperation And Reform At Cape VII Congress & Exhibition
Speakers at APPO Cape VII Congress and Exhibition include ministers of all African oil producers and global oil and gas explorers, producers and service companies. The conference highlights regional cooperation in African energy with the theme ‘Pathways to Shared Prosperity in the African Petroleum Industry’. Organized by Africa Oil & Power, APPO Cape VII takes place […]
A New Approach To Prevent Future Terrorism In Kenya
In his address on the Kenya Hotel attack Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta said: “Even as we regret yesterday’s incident, as Commander-in-Chief, I want to commend the quick and effective response by our elite fighting teams for neutralizing all the terrorists involved in the attacks.” It is right for him to give credit to his brave […]
African Confederation Cup: Zamalek And Zesco United Reach Group Phase
Egyptian giants Zamalek booked their place in the group phase of the African Confederation Cup after a 3-1 victory over Morocco’s Ittihad Tanger in Alexandria in their play-off match. Amongst the other teams to advance on Saturday were Zambia’s Zesco United who knocked out Kaizer Chiefs of South Africa and Angolans Petro Atletico who defeated […]
How Can Nigeria Overcome Its Power Sector Challenges?
Last year, a representative of the United States’ Power Africa Initiative said structure was the biggest challenge facing the power sector in Nigeria. In a recent round-table on the power sector, PwC hosted stakeholders in the power value chain in Nigeria to get their recommendations for the problems holding back the sector. Pedro Omontuemhen, Energy […]
