Afreximbank to Hold its 33rd Annual Meetings in El Alamein, Egypt, from 21–24 June 2026
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (http://www.Afreximbank.com) has announced that it will hold its 33rd Annual Meetings (AAM2026) at El Alamein in Egypt, from 21 to 24 June 2026. Against the backdrop of deepening geopolitical re-alignment and conflicts, Afreximbank will hold its 33rd Annual Meetings under the theme “Intra-African Trade and Industrialisation: Pathway to Economic Sovereignty”, underscoring […]
Multinational: African Development Bank’s Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa Approves $5.65 Million to Pioneer New Climate Finance Instrument for Off-Grid Renewable Energy projects in Africa’s Fragile States
The African Development Bank Group’s (https://AFDB.org/) Board of Directors has approved a $5.65 million reimbursable grant from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) to pilot the Peace Renewable Energy Certificate (P-REC) Aggregation Facility, a pioneering initiative that will, for the first time, deploy renewable energy certificates as a direct funding instrument for a portfolio […]
Record 15 Marketing and Merchandising Partners to Support 2026 Basketball Africa League Season
– Five New Partners Join for Sixth BAL Season Tipping Off Today in South Africa – – BAL Games Will Reach Fans in More Than 200 Countries – The Basketball Africa League (BAL) (www.BAL.NBA.com) today announced that a record 15 marketing and merchandising partners, including five new partners, will support the 2026 BAL season that […]
Seychelles participates in Small Island Development States (SIDS) and Youth Forums
Mr. Barry Faure, Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora of Seychelles, delivered a statement at the Small Island Development States (SIDS) Forum under the theme “Place Countries at the Centre of the Global Climate and Development Agenda, in line with International Priorities”. The SIDS Forum brought together SIDS from the Organisation of African, Caribbean […]
Nigeria’s Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) Secures Key Local Content Role at African Energy Week (AEW) 2026
Parastatal regulatory agency the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) will participate at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 as an official Local Content Partner, reinforcing its leadership in advancing indigenous capacity across Africa’s energy sector. Taking place from October 12–16 in Cape Town, the event will provide a strategic platform for the […]
New law to increase magistrates’ financial jurisdiction
The Magistrates Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2026 when assented to by the President, will introduce reforms aimed at strengthening the capacity of lower courts, reducing case backlog at the High Court and improving access to justice. The Bill that was passed by Parliament on Thursday, 26 March 2026 will see the amendment of the Magistrates Courts […]
Mining, manufacturing and property leaders to share how they are cutting water demand through reuse and closed-loop systems at Water Security Africa
Water Security Africa, co-located with Enlit Africa (19–21 May 2026, CTICC), has released its full programme, featuring commercial and industrial leaders demonstrating how organisations are reducing water demand through reuse, recycling and closed-loop systems. Industry accounts for up to 20% of global water withdrawals, and as municipal supply reliability and tariff pressure increase, more organisations […]
Africa’s Alumina Boom Signals Next Phase in Mining Value Creation
African bauxite producers are rapidly moving beyond commodity exports, investing in alumina refineries that convert raw ore into high-value products. While Africa holds nearly 30% of global bauxite reserves, it currently contributes less than 1% of alumina production – a gap that underscores both the continent’s industrial potential and a lucrative investment frontier. With the […]
Coal Could Provide African Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Much-Needed Fiscal Relief Amid Escalating Fuel Prices
Africa continues to face significant implications from the ongoing Gulf war, with Brent prices fluctuating from $81 per barrel on March 3 to $112 on March 12 and back down to $98 on March 25. But escalating crude prices bring challenges beyond imports, with African economies which rely heavily on diesel-fired power generation now faced […]
Investment, Fuel Security and Strategy to Take Center Stage Across Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2026 Multi-Track Program
The Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) Conference and Exhibition returns to Luanda this September as a bridge connecting global investors and project developers with Angolan projects and partners. At a time when global supply disruptions and geopolitics are sharpening consumer focus on Africa, Angola offers the stability, resource base and investment appeal needed to support long-term security. […]
