African Business

South Africa’s Cheaper Petrol Masks a Looming Gas Gap – and a Critical Investment Opportunity

South Africans are once again seeing relief at the pump, with the latest fuel price cuts delivering the cheapest petrol…

4 months ago

Egypt: President El-Sisi Consults with the Prime Minister on Cabinet Reshuffle

This morning, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly. Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy…

4 months ago

SolarAfrica secures R1.5 billion to deliver more reliable, affordable power to South African businesses

SolarAfrica reaches financial close on SunCentral 2, unlocking the next 114 MW of its utility solar development that will have…

4 months ago

Scottish Africa Business Association Strengthens Subsea Links with Egypt at Subsea Expo

The Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA) (www.AfricaScot.com) has strengthened international links and opened new opportunities for Scottish companies following a…

4 months ago

African Mining Week (AMW) 2026 Puts African Mining at the Center of Global Supply Chains

Africa holds 30% of the world’s critical mineral reserves, positioning the continent at the center of the global energy transition…

4 months ago

African Energy Chamber (AEC) Endorses Kigali’s Africa CEO Forum as the Continent’s Strategic Hub

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) has formally endorsed the upcoming Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, positioning the May 2026 gathering…

4 months ago

South Africa’s Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Act (UPRD Act): Can Legal Certainty Revive Major Investment After IOCs’ Exit?

The high‑profile exit of global energy major TotalEnergies from deepwater Blocks 11B/12B and 5/6/7 – home to the Brulpadda and…

4 months ago

The Frontier Disconnect: Energy Events Industry Must Hire and Promote Africans

As global interest in African energy resources continues to grow, an unfortunate trend has emerged: Africa-focused energy events are increasingly…

4 months ago

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Strengthens Partnership with the Republic of Djibouti through US$35 Million Financing Facility

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (https://www.ITFC-IDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has signed a…

4 months ago

Investors Look to Paris to Gauge Africa’s 2026 Energy Pipeline

As global energy investment becomes more selective, capital is concentrating on African markets that combine near-term project delivery, regulatory momentum…

4 months ago