By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org). For more than a year, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) has been pushing back against steadily building pressure to halt new foreign investments in Africa’s oil and gas industry. To prevent catastrophic climate change, environmental organizations, financial organizations, and governments across Europe and North America have […]

It’s the season when corny movies about love and Christmas get released, where families start planning their Christmas lunch menus and for many it’s also the time to start thinking about what gifts to get their loved ones. As the year winds down, it can be tricky trying to think of the perfect present to […]

The 2024 AWIEF (www.AWIEForum.org) Awards celebrated the exceptional achievements of African women entrepreneurs on Friday night at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). The glamorous awards ceremony honored six outstanding winners, selected from a distinguished group of 18 finalists, while also honouring Dr. Naledi Pandor, Former Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South […]

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) on November 5 in Cape Town, South Africa, signed an agreement for a US$ 100-million Revolving Trade Finance Facility in favour of oil trader JE Energy Limited to support its contract implementation in the Republic of Guyana. Under the terms of the agreement signed on the sidelines of the African […]

Ivory Coast is emerging as a powerhouse in West Africa’s oil and gas industry, driven by a solid regulatory framework, attractive fiscal terms and innovative partnerships. Home to significant hydrocarbon reserves and progressive policies, the country has drawn investments from leading energy companies, cementing its status as a regional hub for energy production and exploration. […]

Springfield Exploration & Production and its partners on the West Cape Three Points Block 2 – namely, the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and GNPC Exploration & Production Company – have successfully completed appraisal well test activity at the Afina discovery. Situated offshore Ghana, the appraisal well revealed positive production flows, signaling increased crude output […]

Up to 90% (https://apo-opa.co/3VgB89y) of all successful cybersecurity attacks involve social engineering; exploiting human vulnerabilities. While technical measures like strong passwords and anti-virus updates are crucial, cultivating mindfulness can be an equally powerful defence against these human-centric attacks, writes Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy & Evangelist at KnowBe4 AFRICA (www.KnowBe4.com).  There’s nothing worse than knowing […]

Download logo The Union Catholique Africaine de la Presse, (UCAP) that is, the African Catholic Union of the Press, in collaboration with the Ghana local chapter, the Catholic Association of Media Practitioners-Ghana (CAMP-G), is organising the UCAP’s Triennial Congress from the 10th to the 17th August 2025, in Accra, Ghana. ‟Balancing Technological Progress and the […]

Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) held its inaugural Emerging Scholars Workshop in November, bringing together early-career researchers and established scholars to enhance analytical skills and support the next generation of African researchers. This initiative aligns with Afrobarometer’s objective of strengthening the continent’s research ecosystem. The workshop, held at the University of Pretoria’s Future Africa campus, brought together 12 emerging […]

Download logo The Ministry of Health on Saturday launched a major campaign in Garsen Township, Tana River County, aimed at achieving 100% registration for the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), marking a significant step towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for all Kenyans.   Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Deborah Barasa, emphasized that with over 15.6 million citizens already […]