Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Secretary General Joins Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2026 as Investors Eye Africa’s Gas Opportunity
The Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2026 Forum in Paris gains strategic weight with the scheduled participation of Dr. Philip Mshelbila, the newly appointed Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). His insight comes at a pivotal juncture for African gas and LNG markets, where energy security concerns, investment flows and global demand dynamics are […]
Nominations Officially Open for African Energy Awards 2026 – Celebrating Leadership, Innovation and Excellence
Nominations for the African Energy Awards are officially open, with entries open until May 30. Taking place during the upcoming African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies Conference and Exhibition – scheduled for October 12-16, 2026, in Cape Town – the awards celebrate the companies, projects and individuals driving innovation, investment and impact across […]
Wingu Africa appoints Prasad Acharya as Director of Sales for Tanzania
Wingu Africa (www.Wingu.Africa), East Africa’s leading carrier-neutral data centre operator, has appointed Prasad Acharya as Director of Sales for Tanzania. In this role, he will lead the company’s sales organisation in the country and drive commercial growth across the Tanzanian market. Prasad brings more than two decades of experience in the telecommunications and enterprise connectivity […]
AfrexInsure Appoints Lesley Ndlovu as New Chief Executive Officer
AfrexInsure, the wholly-owned Specialty Insurance Subsidiary of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), has announced the appointment of Lesley Ndlovu as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 2026, replacing Jonas Mushosho. The appointment comes at a critical inflection point for AfrexInsure as it advances its mission to provide tailored specialty insurance solutions for trade and trade-related investments. […]
Nigus and Elmirate announce $200m initiative to support Africa’s security sector
Nigus International Investment Limited (www.Nigusng.com) and Elmirate Investment LLC (www.Elmirate.ae) (Elmirate Capital) have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding to develop a next-generation defense technology, satellite systems and advanced manufacturing platform in Nigeria, backed by a planned investment of up to $200 million. “Africa is entering a pivotal phase in its development, where technological capability […]
Benin Presidential Election 2026: AFRICA24 Group Provides Comprehensive Coverage
The presidential election scheduled for April 12, 2026, will once again position the Republic of Benin as a democratic showcase for Africa. Benin seeks to anchor its political and democratic development by leveraging several key strengths: A dynamic economy driven by trade and entrepreneurship An engaged youth committed to innovation Large-scale industrialization supporting the country’s […]
After a Decade of Suffering Under a Growing Tumor, Hope and Healing Begins in an Instant
For nearly ten years, Theogette, a mother of three from rural Madagascar, lived with a painful facial tumor. That tumor grew larger and more noticeable every year, as did her pain and the isolation from her community. All it took was a moment for Theogette’s nephew Ronaldo to connect her to the treatment she needed. […]
Starsight Energy Africa Group (“Starsight”) partners with British International Investment (“BII”) to advance clean energy growth in West Africa through US$15 million mezzanine funding
Capital will be deployed in Starsight’s existing West African operations to support growth, strengthen operations and scale energy solutions for commercial and industrial users. Majority of the funds will assist in improving power security in Nigeria, where the unstable grid and reliance on diesel self-generation remain key characteristics of the energy sector. The collaboration demonstrates […]
Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa 2026 Announces Award Recipients: Vimbai Masiyiwa and Colin Bell to Be Honoured in Nairobi
FHS Africa (www.FutureHospitality.com/Africa), organised by The Bench, is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the prestigious FHS Africa Awards. This year’s honourees are Vimbai Masiyiwa, Co-Founder and CEO of Batoka Africa, who will receive the Leadership Award, and Colin Bell, CEO of Natural Selection and former CEO of Wilderness, who will receive the Outstanding Contribution to Hospitality Award. Both awards […]
Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Positions Africa as Rapid, Cost‑Effective Solution to Europe’s Gas Crunch
Europe is facing renewed gas supply pressure. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing EU efforts to reduce reliance on Russian gas have exposed vulnerabilities in global LNG markets, driving up spot prices. In this context, Africa’s growing LNG export capacity – particularly via floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) technology – offers a timely, […]
