ABB’s Application Configurator brings speed and precision to grid-feeding protection system design
As distributed energy resources (DERs) scale rapidly across Africa and globally, the pressure to design safe, compliant and grid-stable protection systems has never been greater. ABB, a global leader in electrification solutions for the energy transition, is meeting this challenge head-on with its Application Configurator. The Application Configurator is a free tool that enables engineers […]
Can Equatorial Guinea Reposition as West Africa’s Gas Hub?
Equatorial Guinea is moving from strategy to execution in its bid to become a regional gas hub. A series of agreements signed in early 2026 – covering cross-border supply, upstream participation and infrastructure utilization – are positioning the country to monetize gas through existing assets and regional aggregation. This agenda will take center stage at […]
Afreximbank Partners with African Energy Week 2026 to Drive Africa-Led Energy Deals
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has been confirmed as a Partner of African Energy Week (AEW) 2026, taking place October 12–16 in Cape Town. Its participation underscores the event’s role as a premier investment platform, positioning the bank at the center of deal-making across oil, gas, power and energy infrastructure. Ahead of AEW, Afreximbank has […]
Merck Foundation Marks ‘World Health Day’ 2026 – Transforming Patient Care in Africa and Beyond through 2600+ Scholarships for Healthcare Providers From 52 Countries
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany commemorates World Health Day 2026 in partnership with First Ladies of African and Asian Countries, who are also the Ambassadors of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Campaign, with a strong reaffirmation of its commitment to improving and revolutionizing healthcare access across Africa, Asia and […]
Morocco Gas Plan Reset Could Open Door to New Investment Models
Morocco’s decision earlier this year to pause elements of its long-anticipated LNG import strategy marks less a delay than a strategic reset – one that reflects both shifting global market dynamics and a more pragmatic approach to infrastructure development. In January 2026, the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development suspended tenders for a planned […]
Shaping Nigeria’s Future through Early Childhood Development
Washington, USA, 07 April 2026 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Nigeria has made meaningful progress in restoring macroeconomic stability, but inclusive growth must accelerate substantially to improve livelihoods—this partly depends on how effectively it invests in its people, create jobs, and starting in early life, according to the April 2026 Nigeria Development Update (NDU). Titled Nigeria’s […]
Mozambique: Navy Linked to Killing of Fishermen
Adopt Measures, Ensure Justice, to Protect Civilians in Conflict Areas Mozambican navy personnel appear to have unlawfully killed and injured fishermen in Mozambique’s embattled Cabo Delgado province on March 15, 2026, Human Rights Watch said today. Mozambique’s Defense and Security Forces, citing security concerns linked to the ongoing armed conflict in the region, have imposed restrictions on coastal […]
Afreximbank To Avail US$10 Billion Under Its Gulf Crisis Response Programme (GCRP) To Shield African And Caricom Economies From The Ongoing Conflict
To counter the severe economic shocks triggered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a US$10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme (GCRP) to insulate African and Caribbean economies, financial institutions and corporates from the impact of the ongoing Gulf crisis. The conflict, which […]
Landmark Cape Water Performance-Based Bond To Support Continued Catchment Restoration In Cape Town, South Africa
Bond marks an important milestone for conservation: a shift toward mobilizing capital markets to invest in nature on a scale. As part of the newly launched Cape Water Performance-based Bond, a first-of-its-kind, nature-linked outcomes bond valued at R2.5 billion (USD $150M*), The Nature Conservancy in South Africa (TNC-SA) today announced that as a result of the […]
Last Call For ATIC 2026 – Africa’s Premier Tourism Investment Conference
Tourism and investment leaders from across the continent are urged to attend the Africa Tourism Investment Conference (ATIC), taking place on 14 April 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) as part of World Travel Market Africa. Produced in partnership with JLL Africa, an affiliate member of UN Tourism, the one-day conference brings […]
