Africa told to review management of its resources to avoid adverse socio-economic consequences
Historically, Bruyninckx said Africa has been an exporter of resources, but in a deeply unsustainable way. He said going forward, the continent is expected to play a significant role in the energy transition and information technology that the world relies on for smart solutions.
Delegates at AEW meeting say oil pipeline connectivity is key to critical minerals economy
The Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) has seen an increase in oil and gas potential, with new discoveries in Namibia and first liquefied natural gas exports in Mozambique.
Economics and viability of critical minerals and rare earth element summit explores investment in Africa
Panelists identified key challenges associated with investing in Africa’s critical minerals sector and how effective fiscal incentives and policies can be leveraged to attract and retain investment in the sector, as well as mitigate perceived risk.
Police chiefs meeting in Angola told Africa loses a total of $400 billion through corruption
Reinforcing strategic partnerships with the African Union (AU) and regional police chief organisations, such as SARPCCO (Southern Africa Regional Police Chiefs Co-operation Organisation), will be prioritised as initiatives such as the Interpol Support Programme for the African Union (ISPA) demonstrate tangible results.
Report: 13.5 million people in Africa projected to fall into poverty by 2050 due to climate change
Up to 13.5 million people across Africa’s Sahel region could fall into poverty due to climate change-related shocks by 2050, according to a new World Bank report. Sahelian countries need $33.16 billion for climate adaptation by 2030, the Country Climate and Development Report for the G5 Sahel region, released September...
Spotlight turns on African Energy Week as actors in oil industry focus on Angola’s mining sector
Kicking off the session, heavy weights from Angola’s oil and gas sector, including representatives from the country’s National Oil Company (NOC), Sonangol; independent regulatory agency, the National Agency for Petroleum Gas and Biofuels (ANPG); and integrated energy company, Etu Energias, provided keynote speeches, showcasing the immense potential of the country’s oil and gas play.
African Energy Week award winners announced at gala dinner and award ceremony in Cape Town
Celebrating individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation and impact in Africa, the 2023 AEC Lifetime Achievement Award recognises two leaders in Africa. These are President Hage Geingob of Namibia and President Macky Sall of Senegal.
Kenyan and South African women lead Africa in largest all-women voyage to Antarctica
Departing on two voyages from Argentina, the cohort comprises women from 25 countries. The local cohort are already using their positions to pioneer change for a more sustainable future, and to increase gender equality in STEMM field.
A Somali Cable Television journalist killed in suicide bombing in capital Mogadishu
Speaking at Mogadishu airport, Mohamud told the soldiers to take one-month leave before returning to join other soldiers engaged in the military operations against al-Shabab.
Thrilla in Manila: Women’s financial inclusion is a fight for Sustainable Development Goals
Unlocking women’s economic power and closing the gender gap will not only help us achieve Sustainable Development Goal 5 – which is focused on gender equality – it will also help accelerate progress towards many of the 16 other goals.
