Financial leaders from across East and Southern Africa gathered in Mwanza from July 14 to 18 for the 22nd East African Banking School Conference, with a focus on rethinking the…
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Tanzania’s $30B LNG project signals energy ambition while it raises sustainability questions
by Carlton OlooTanzania has taken a decisive step toward reshaping the energy future of East Africa. Backed by an alliance of global oil and gas giants including Shell, ExxonMobil, Equinor, and Ophir…
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) have committed $40 million to Zafiri, a new investment platform designed to support decentralized renewable energy (DRE)…
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As Africa navigates its energy transition, a growing body of evidence shows that gender inclusion is not a side conversation, it is central to unlocking resilience, innovation, and impact. Recognizing…
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New report spotlights sustainable transition ahead of African Mining Week 2025
by Carlton OlooAfricaConferencesEconomic ResponsibilityeventsNews & Analysis by Carlton Oloo 137 views 3 minutes readAs the world races toward a low-carbon, tech-driven future, Africa’s role in the global mineral supply chain is quickly moving from peripheral to pivotal. A newly released report, The African…
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Ghana’s upstream energy resurgence signals a new era for sustainable growth
AfricaEconomic ResponsibilityEnergy & TransitionNews & Analysis by Solomon Irungu 58 views 4 minutes readGhana’s upstream energy sector is undergoing a revival that reflects a strategic alignment with broader sustainability goals. In recent weeks, two major developments have positioned the West African nation at…
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AfDB rallies ministers and financiers behind $100B nexus plan for water, food, energy and ecosystems
by Lisa MatataAfrican Businessescorporate sustainabilityEnvironmental ResponsibilityNews & Analysis by Lisa Matata 66 views 4 minutes readOn July 8, 2025, in Dakar, Senegal, the African Development Bank (AfDB) convened a pivotal workshop to advance the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem (WEF-E) Nexus Initiative—an effort to break down sectoral silos and…
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Dangote refinery expansion set to redefine Africa’s energy independence
African BusinessesEconomic ResponsibilityEnergy & TransitionNews & Analysis by Solomon Irungu 135 views 4 minutes readAfrica’s largest oil refinery is about to get even bigger—and the implications for the continent’s energy landscape could be transformative. The $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery, located in the Lekki…
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Nigeria’s First E&P expands into Tanzania in landmark deal to boost East Africa’s gas ambitions
by Carlton OlooIn a development that signals the growing regional ambition of African energy firms, Nigeria’s indigenous oil company, FIRST Exploration & Petroleum Development Company (FIRST E&P), has sealed a strategic partnership…
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Energy, petroleum, and mining stakeholders from across West Africa and beyond will gather in Dakar this December for the fourth edition of the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power Conference &…