SaharRagab Amid escalating regional tensions and growing threats to Red Sea security, a senior source within the Southern National Movement has raised critical questions بشأن the timing of actions taken by Saudi Arabia toward the Southern Transitional Council (STC), suggesting that current developments warrant a reassessment of political and military …
Read More »Mining, Manufacturing, and Property Leaders to Showcase Water-Saving Strategies at Water Security Africa
By Reda Helal Water Security Africa, co-located with Enlit Africa (19–21 May 2026, CTICC), has unveiled its full programme, highlighting commercial and industrial leaders demonstrating how organisations are reducing water demand through reuse, recycling, and closed-loop systems. With industry accounting for up to 20% of global water withdrawals, and municipal …
Read More »Coal Could Provide African SMEs With Much-Needed Fiscal Relief Amid Escalating Fuel Prices
By Reda Helal As Brent crude prices surged above $100 per barrel in March and diesel costs spiraled, African economies reliant on diesel-fired power are facing both supply disruptions and rising energy costs. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), already operating on tight margins, are particularly affected. In this context, coal-fired …
Read More »Africa’s Alumina Boom Marks Next Phase in Mining Value Creation
By Reda Helal Africa’s bauxite sector is undergoing a strategic transformation, as producers shift from raw ore exports toward investing in alumina refineries that convert bauxite into high-value products. Despite holding nearly 30% of the world’s bauxite reserves, Africa currently contributes less than 1% of global alumina production, highlighting a …
Read More »Cape Town Reveals $4.2 Trillion Funding Gap as Africa Charts Energy Future
Report by Reda Helal VUKA Group has released its latest report, Finance & Investment Industry Insights Volume 1 2026, highlighting the key challenges and opportunities shaping Africa’s infrastructure and energy landscape amid mounting global economic pressures driven by geopolitical volatility and rising energy prices. The report provides a comprehensive strategic …
Read More »Critical Mineral Projects Open New Investment Horizons Ahead of IAE 2026 in Paris
By: Reda Helal As the Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2026 Forum in Paris approaches, global investor attention is turning toward Africa, where critical mineral projects are rapidly advancing across multiple regions, offering diverse entry points along the mining value chain—from exploration to processing. Countries across West, Central, and Southern …
Read More »APO Group Wins Gold at 2026 SABRE Awards for Second Consecutive Year
By: Reda Helal In a significant achievement highlighting Africa’s growing communications excellence, APO Group has won Gold in the Northern Africa category at the 2026 Africa SABRE Awards, reinforcing its position as a leading pan-African communications consultancy. The award was granted for its campaign “GITEX Africa Morocco 2025: A Media-Fuelled …
Read More »Sierra Leone Showcases Offshore Ambitions at African Energy Week 2026
By: Reda Helal Sierra Leone is strengthening its position as one of Africa’s emerging oil and gas frontiers, as the Petroleum Directorate of Sierra Leone (PDSL) joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 as a Strategic Partner. The event is set to take place in Cape Town from October 12–16. Through …
Read More »Cape Town Prepares for African Mining Week 2026 as Draft Program Reveals Continent’s Mineral Drive
By: Reda Helal Cape Town is set to host the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) 2026, Africa’s premier gathering of mining leaders and global partners aimed at shaping the continent’s mining future. This comes amid global economic shifts—from soaring commodity prices to intensifying geopolitical competition for resources. Africa holds approximately …
Read More »African Oil Ministers Boycott London Summit Over Local Content Dispute
Report by – Reda Helal In a significant move reflecting rising tensions over representation and development priorities, African petroleum ministers have declined to participate in the upcoming Africa Energies Summit (AES) scheduled to take place in London from May 12 to 14, 2026. The boycott underscores growing concerns among African …
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