African Business

Presidential Energy Adviser Olu Verheijen to Highlight Nigeria’s Investment Drive at African Energy Week (AEW) 2026

Nigeria’s efforts to reposition its energy sector and attract a new wave of investment will take center stage at African…

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Caribbean Energy Week 2027 Set for July 13–15 in Guyana as Regional Energy Investment Accelerates

The second annual Caribbean Energy Week (CEW) will take place in Guyana from July 13–15, 2027, convening regional governments, international…

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Uganda: Rural Electrification Agency merger left Ministry Shs570 Billion Debt

Uganda’s ambition to connect electricity to underserved communities is being challenged by a Shs570 billion financial burden inherited when the…

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It is Time to End Energy Poverty in Africa, Attend the International African Energy, Oil and Gas Summit (IAEOG) Namibia 2026

Africa stands at a critical energy crossroads. Despite being richly endowed with oil, gas, solar, hydro, and wind resources, the…

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African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 Brings Together Energy Leaders Driving Reform in Barbados, Angola and Morocco

Three senior government and regulatory leaders shaping the energy future of Barbados, Angola and Morocco’s energy sectors will speak at…

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South Africa: Committee on Electricity Concludes Public Hearings on the Gas Bill

The Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy concluded its public hearings on the Gas Bill on Wednesday. In her opening…

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Data Centre Summit Connects Africa’s Digital Growth with the Power Systems Needed to Sustain it

The Data Centre Summit returns for its second edition on 29 October 2026, co-located with the C&I Energy + Storage…

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Uganda: Energy Minister Urges Shift from Firewood, Charcoal to Electric Cooking

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has called on Ugandans to embrace electric cooking and move away from firewood…

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C&I Energy + Storage Summit brings energy, industrial competitiveness and water resilience into one conversation

South Africa’s commercial and industrial sectors are facing a more complex infrastructure landscape, where energy security, rising costs, electricity market…

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Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Critical Minerals & Industrialisation Forum’s digital webinar series kicks off on 26 August

The organisers of the DRC Critical Minerals&Industrialisation Forum (DCMI), co‑located with the DRC‑Africa Battery Metals Forum, have announced the first…

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