African Business

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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Mercuria Deepens African Critical Minerals Play Ahead of African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 Bronze Partnership

As commodity markets enter a new era defined by a rising demand for critical minerals, Mercuria Energy Group is rapidly…

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Egypt: President El-Sisi Reviews Updates on New and Renewable Energy Projects

Today in New Alamein City, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Electricity and…

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ExxonMobil’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Breakthrough Signals New Era of Digital Exploration in Guyana Ahead of Caribbean Energy Week (CEW) 2027

ExxonMobil's announcement that artificial intelligence has identified four new exploration opportunities within Guyana's prolific Stabroek Block marks a significant milestone…

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Suriname’s Exploration Breakthrough Is Accelerating the Caribbean’s Next Offshore Race

A series of major developments in the last month is reshaping investor expectations for Suriname's offshore sector. TotalEnergies awarded a…

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South Africa’s Multi-Billion-Dollar Energy Transition Pipeline Takes Shape Ahead of African Energy Week (AEW) 2026

South Africa is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its energy sector, as the country works to diversify…

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Sonangol’s Sebastião Gaspar Martins Joins Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2026 as Angola’s Hydrocarbon Strategy Takes Shape

Sebastião Gaspar Martins, Chairman of the Board of Angola’s national oil company (NOC), Sonangol, will speak at the Angola Oil&Gas…

2 weeks ago

Guyana’s Local Content Push Gains Momentum Ahead of Caribbean Energy Week (CEW) 2027 Launch in Georgetown

Guyana's rapidly expanding oil and gas industry is entering a new phase, with local content emerging as a central pillar…

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