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Wind, Solar And Hydro Power: Our Renewable Energy Initiatives In Africa At A Glance
By Dr Johnstone Chikwanda, Zambian Energy Expert Africa’s energy landscape is evolving rapidly with rising populations and expanding economies driving the demand for reliable, sustainable and affordable energy. The World Bank estimates that about...

One US Letter Promotes Peace and Economic Growth in Africa
MONETA, Virginia — On June 17, 2025, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast wrote a letter to President Trump supporting the U.S. administration’s diplomatic efforts in assisting the engagement of the Democratic Republic of Congo...
Billions wasted on broken refineries - Africa's richest man tells his side of the story
Dangote, CEO of the Dangote group recently called into question the likelihood of the state-owned Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries being operational again. He did this at his own oil refinery, where he gave members of the Global CEO...

Accra to host launch of Global Africa Summit on July 18
The organisers of the Global Africa Summit (GAS) have announced that the pre-event launch of the Accra Edition will take place on Friday, 18 July 2025, at The Palms by Eagles Hotel in Accra. The event will introduce the summit’s vision, strategic...

Expert Comment: What is the role of community energy systems in achieving universal energy access?
In the UK, we often take access to energy for granted. Yet it underpins virtually every aspect of daily life—from food and healthcare, to communication and transport. Globally, it enables sustainable development by improving educational outcomes,...
The top job sectors opening their doors to young South African workers
Do South African job seekers still face the age-old dilemma that you can’t get a job unless you have experience, but you can’t build experience until you land your first job? New data from the latest Pnet Job Market Trends Report suggest that the...

Renewables capacity grows, but regional divides persist
Despite renewables capacity having grown by more than 15.1% in 2024, the growth gap widens across regions, the ‘Renewable Energy Statistics 2025’ report released by international organisation the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena)...

Tunisia: Ambassador Prunas at the Ifsa Africa Fair
In the presence of the Tunisian Minister of Trade and Export Development, Samir Abid, the Ambassador of Italy to Tunisia, Alessandro Prunas, visited the International Food Show Africa exhibition. This was written by the Italian Diplomatic...

New Sustainable Hospitality Expo Launches to Meet Surging Demand for Green Tourism in Africa
In a strategic move to address the rapidly expanding green economy, integrating small and medium-sized business suppliers within the value chain, the inaugural Sustainable Hospitality Expo will debut as a pivotal “show within a show” at the...

Edson Baptista is the first scientist in natural radioactivity in Angola and Africa
According to Angop, Edson Baptista received a Pass with Distinction grade from the University of Coimbra (Portugal), earning this degree and establishing himself as one of the few African geoscientists specializing in natural radioactivity....

Trump’s African summit was a masterclass in modern colonial theatre
On July 9, United States President Donald Trump opened a three-day mini summit at the White House with the leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal – by subjecting his distinguished guests to a carefully staged public...

Technip Energies awarded contract for an FLNG unit in Africa
Save to read list Published by Jessica Casey, Editor LNG Industry, Friday, 11 July 2025 09:00 Technip Energies has been awarded a large contract to perform preliminary activities for a floating LNG (FLNG) unit in Africa. The contract will be...

South Africa's retail sector can thrive in 2025 and beyond, says BMR forecast
According to the Bureau of Market Research’s (BMR’s) 'Macroeconomic and retail trade sales forecast for South Africa 2025' report, retailers that are agile, responsive and informed by robust market intelligence will be best positioned to thrive...

IAEA Ramps Up Commitment to Advance Development and Cancer Care Across Africa
Mr Grossi visited Monrovia, Liberia, marking the first time an IAEA Director General has ever been to the West African country. “Today, with Rays of Hope support, we celebrated the groundbreaking of the country’s only radiotherapy facility. We are...

Shell Secures Drilling Permit off South Africa's West Coast
Jul 11, 2025 © currahee_shutter / Adobe Stock Shell has been granted environmental authorisation to drill up to five deep-water wells off South Africa's west coast, the company said on Friday. The oil major applied for authorisation last year and...

Technip Energies Bags ‘Large Contract’ for FLNG Unit in Africa
Jul 11, 2025 (Credit: Technip Energies) Technip Energies has secured a large contract to perform ‘preliminary activities’ for a Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) unit in Africa. The contract, valued between $290 million and $584 million, will...

OPEC cuts global oil demand forecast for next four years
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has revised its oil demand forecasts for the next four years, indicating a slower growth trajectory as Chinese economic expansion decelerates. Despite this, the organisation has raised...

WAPCo, Government Agencies Strengthen Partnership For Cross-Border Gas Distribution
The West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo) has deepened its collaboration with federal and state government agencies to enhance cross-border gas distribution across West Africa. During a recent stakeholder meeting in Abuja, agencies...

Energy investments could increase SEZ attractiveness
Strategic investment in industrial energy ecosystems is essential to enhance cost effectiveness, global competitiveness and the resilience of South Africa’s special economic zones (SEZs), thereby improving their long-term viability and appeal to...

Technip Energies bags preliminary FLNG deal in Africa
French-based engineering company Technip Energies has won a contract to perform early-stage work relating to a floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) unit offshore Africa. Coral Sul FLNG; Source: Eni As disclosed, the deal covers preliminary...