The European Commission has launched a new Call for Evidence on its proposed “environmental omnibus” package, a sweeping effort to simplify EU legislation on circular economy, industrial emissions, and waste…
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DRC eyes strategic U.S. partnerships to unlock Hydrocarbon potential head of Houston Energy Forum
by Lisa MatataThe Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is stepping up its campaign to attract foreign investment into its underexplored hydrocarbons sector ahead of the upcoming U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) 2025,…
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East African bankers tackle sustainability and climate risk at conference in Mwanza
Africacorporate sustainabilityNews & Analysissustainability events by Solomon Irungu 328 views 2 minutes readFinancial 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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New report spotlights sustainable transition ahead of African Mining Week 2025
by Carlton OlooAfricaConferencesEconomic ResponsibilityeventsNews & Analysis by Carlton Oloo 401 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 278 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 397 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 683 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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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 &…
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A new investment vehicle, Growth Investment Partners Zambia (GIP Zambia), has been officially launched to channel long-term, local currency finance into Zambian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The initiative, backed…
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Ghana and South Korea deepen climate partnership with focus on policy, investment, and institutional exchange
by Carlton OlooGhana and South Korea have reaffirmed their shared commitment to addressing climate change through a structured partnership focused on policy coordination, technical cooperation, and sustainable development. This renewed engagement followed…
