Building Africa’s digital highways and powering global connectivity

In an era where the world’s progress is increasingly tethered to the strength of its digital arteries, few names stand out in Africa’s technological transformation as brightly as that of Joy Selasi Agbesi. From the bustling Telecom corridors of...

Africa: Understanding hidden lifeline of groundwater recharge

Groundwater recharge, the process by which rainfall infiltrates the ground and replenishes underground aquifers, is fundamental to water security. Across Africa, it is the backbone of drinking-water provision and is increasingly being sourced and...

IEA says some oil and gas projects must shut early to meet 1.5C limit

The world is set to pump far more oil and gas than it would use if it is to meet the 1.5C warming limit endorsed by governments in the Paris Agreement, according to new analysis from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Meeting the Paris...

Top energy expert: 'EU sanctions, US tariffs are not about oil. They want market access'

Energy expert Anas Alhajji on Wednesday said recent EU sanctions and US tariffs targeting India were not about Russian oil imports, but about gaining access to the world's largest market. "I emphasized in recent weeks that EU sanctions and US...

AOW conference will shape Africa’s energy future – John Jinapor

World Leaders Gather in New York to Drive Urgent Action on Renewable Energy

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, President of Kenya William Ruto, and Prime Minister of the Bahamas Philip Davis will headline the second edition of the Global Renewables Summit (GRS25), taking place on 22–23 September in...

African fund managers chase smaller pool of capital as fundraising season heats up

Fundraising has become the defining challenge for Africa’s investment industry in 2025, with a record number of fund managers chasing a shrinking pool of capital, according to Michael Famoroti, head of research at Stears. He stated this while...

Women in Geopolitics – Africa at the Crossroads | UNISA Radio Interview with Madelein Mkunu

In this exclusive interview, Madelein Mkunu, Founder & President of Leading Women of Africa and creator of Beyond Boundaries, reflects on the role of women in shaping Africa’s global partnerships. At the heart of the discussion lies a powerful...

How SARB's long-term vision for South Africa's economy will impact the property market

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) must present a long-term vision for the local economy at its MPC announcement on Thursday. The country has been stuck in a cycle of short-term reactionary decision-making, says Dr Farai Nyika, an academic...

Africa's energy transition: A review and a preview

This article was produced with the support of Standard Bank Group Earlier this year, South Africa’s Just Energy Transition (JET) was left with a $1bn funding gap after the US’s withdrawal from the partnership. However, instead of stalling the...

Satellite images reveal oil project surge in Ugandan park and wetland

New satellite analysis shows that wells and roads for a project in Uganda feeding Africa’s longest heated oil pipeline have progressed significantly within a protected area and near a critical wetland. The Tilenga oil field marks the starting...

4th KBE memorial lecture calls for effective arbitration by Africa’s legal practitioners

The 4th Kojo Bentsi-Enchill Memorial Lecture has underscored the growing importance of international arbitration in Africa and its potential to boost investor confidence and economic stability. The annual lecture, organised by Bentsi-Enchill,...

Paving the way for a carbon-neutral future in South Africa

Paving the way for a carbon-neutral future in South Africa September 2025 IT in Manufacturing By Veron Maharaj, product marketing specialist, Smart Buildings Division, ABB Electrification. Wherever there are people, there is infrastructure. From...

John Thompson and BECS partner to deliver biomass energy solutions

John Thompson and BECS partner to deliver biomass energy solutions September 2025 News John Thompson, a division of ACTOM and South Africa’s leading provider of industrial energy solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Berkeley...

Building skills and sharing knowledge for growth in Africa

Building skills and sharing knowledge for growth in Africa September 2025 News Teboho Moloi, business development executive for Africa at SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa. Operating successfully in Africa demands far more than the delivery of products...

Africa Intelligence Brief News Roundup (September 15, 2025)

(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Africa today was shaped by climate diplomacy, migration disputes, legal battles, natural disasters, and political transitions. In North Africa, Algeria reshuffled its government as Morocco faced scrutiny over quake recovery...

65 years later: How South Africa has changed

65 years ago, apartheid in South Africa was at its height, with black people forced to carry passbooks. Today, we all carry the same IDs. The South Africa of 65 years ago is not the South Africa we live in today, and it is not just that technology...

Ojulari wants stronger African collaboration to achieve energy security 

The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to partnering with other African nations to achieve sustainable energy security across the continent. Engr. Ojulari made...

ARISE IIP completes one of the largest private infrastructure transactions in Africa and welcomes Vision Invest as a new shareholder

ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP), developer of the IPR Free Zone, in partnership with Ogun State, Nigeria, is pleased to announce the successful completion of a landmark USD 700 million capital raise, welcoming Vision Invest, a...

Äio scales up yeast-based oil production with first 1-tonne run

ESTONIA – Food-tech start-up Äio has reached a significant milestone with the successful completion of its first full-scale production run of yeast-based oil, achieving a volume of 1 tonne. The breakthrough represents a 300-fold increase from its...