The U.S. major was recognized for its commitment to advancing STEM education in Africa, creating opportunities for students across key African markets ExxonMobil took home the ESG Leader of the Year award at the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025…
During the past week, 60 of the country’s smartest young minds, in partnership with the University of Johannesburg, have been supercharging the Add Hope recipe to make it even more impactful KFC Africa’s big secret is out, and no, it’s…
Local content should go beyond compliance and be embedded in companies’ core business activities As Africa’s mining leaders converge in Cape Town for African Mining Week 2025, a powerful message is resonating with particular urgency in Kampala: local content policies…
With construction set for late 2025, Uganda’s $4B refinery will fuel growth, enhance exports, and strengthen East Africa’s energy future Uganda’s oil refinery is scheduled to begin operations in the fourth quarter of 2029 or the first quarter of 2030,…
When an employee leaves a company, the process is often familiar: an exit interview, the return of a laptop, and well-wishes for the future. Leaders naturally focus on succession planning and filling the vacant role. But beneath this standard offboarding…
The Colorado XL-series comprises two easy-to-operate models: the Colorado XL7 roll-to-roll printer and Colorado XL7 hybrid printer Canon today announces the Colorado XL-series, a new platform of 3.4m printers that extends the proven advantages of Canon’s UVgel technology to the…
The financing will provide urgent assistance to communities severely affected by floods and landslides in the Bulambuli, Kasese and Ntoroko districts, including the provision of family-size tents The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a…
A critical meeting between the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Angola’s state oil company, Sonangol E.P., during the Africa Energy Week in Cape Town, South Africa, has reaffirmed a robust strategic partnership aimed at accelerating Angola’s energy transformation and strengthening…
The Government of Uganda has vowed to investigate a recent BBC documentary exposing a human trafficking ring allegedly targeting young Ugandan women in Dubai. Speaking at the Uganda Media Centre on September 30, 2025, Hon. Esther Anyakun Davinia, Minister of…
In a significant move to deepen economic cooperation, Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Ville Tavio, has announced that Finnish companies are ready to partner with African nations in key strategic sectors. The announcement, made on Wednesday, September 24,…
The Africa Energy Indaba is the continent’s foremost all-encompassing energy gathering, showcasing flagship forums including the T&D Africa Conference, IPP & PPA Conference, Africa Gas Forum, EV Forum, and Nuclear Forum Africa is embarking on a transformative energy journey, teeming…
Uganda and Somalia share a long-standing partnership underpinned by political, security, and economic cooperation The Government of the Republic of Uganda will host the Second Session of the Uganda-Somalia Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) alongside an Investment and Business Summit from…
Uganda is making significant strides in the quest to leverage its rich mineral wealth for national development, moving from being a raw mineral exporter to a value-added producer. This strategic shift was the central theme of the 14th Annual Mineral…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group is reinforcing its long-standing partnership with Kenya, committing to a future of sustained economic growth despite global headwinds. This renewed commitment was the central theme of a high-level meeting between AfDB’s Regional Director, Alex…
In a move set to reshape its strategic direction, SanlamAllianz Re, the reinsurance arm of SanlamAllianz, has appointed Tobias Suek as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 15, 2025. This appointment signifies the company’s commitment to leveraging global expertise,…