Tag Archives: Africa

Africa Mining Week 2026 to Spotlight Regional Policy Alignment as Africa Unlocks $8.6 Trillion Minerals Potential

By- Reda Helal As global demand for critical minerals is projected to triple by 2030, African nations are accelerating efforts to align mining policies, enhance infrastructure sharing, and strengthen regional partnerships to unlock an estimated $8.6 trillion in untapped mineral resources. Against this backdrop, Africa Mining Week (AMW) 2026, scheduled …

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Khaby Lame Named Ambassador for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games

  by – Reda Helal: Global content creator Khaby Lame has been officially appointed as an ambassador for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG), marking a significant milestone as momentum continues to build toward the first Olympic event ever hosted in Africa. Lame joins a distinguished group of ambassadors, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Historic South Africa–DRC Agreement Boosts Mining Investment Prospects

Report by – Reda Helal In a move reflecting growing momentum toward regional economic integration, organisers of the DRC Mining Week have welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Fonds de Promotion de l’Industrie (FIP), …

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From “Day Zero” to Direct Potable Reuse: Africa Seeks Practical Solutions to Water Scarcity

Report by – Reda Helal Amid mounting pressure on water resources across Africa, attention is increasingly shifting toward practical, implementable solutions to confront a deepening crisis. The Africa Water Security Conference is set to spotlight real-world strategies adopted by utilities and municipalities to reduce losses and strengthen water supply systems. …

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