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Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026: From Ambition to Execution

By Reda Helal The post-event report of the Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) 2026 highlights a significant shift in Africa’s green economy, moving from ambition and dialogue toward actual execution and scaling of investments. Held in Cape Town in February 2026, the summit brought together investors, policymakers, and project developers …

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Leah Nakazwe Kooma Appointed CEO of Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zambia

BY-Reda Helal Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies, has announced the appointment of Leah Nakazwe Kooma as Chief Executive Officer of its Zambia operations, effective April 1, 2026. Kooma brings over two decades of experience across telecommunications, financial services, and media, reinforcing the company’s strategic commitment to expanding …

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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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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 …

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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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