AMEA Power, a leading renewable energy company, along with its partner GPM Holding, has launched the construction of its first solar project in Morocco, a 34MW photovoltaic power plant. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on July 26th 2022 in Hjar Nhal, south of Tangier.

InfraCo Africa has signed an agreement with Savenda Capital committing US$2 million towards construction of the ZAMBIAFresh Lusaka Market in Zambia’s capital. The purpose-built 6,400m² market floor will play host to fresh fruit and vegetables grown by farmers around Lusaka and across the country.

4G Capital, an award-winning neobank powering micro and small business growth in Africa, has been named 2022 Best for the World™ B Corp™ in recognition of its exceptional positive impact on its Customer Area.

Africa Sports Unified is a sports business community focused on the growing pan-African sports market. It connects the leading individuals and figures within sports by working with organisations in providing strategic direction and produce first class content

Three-quarters of South Africa’s coal continues to be used domestically and remains a crucial component of everyday life in the country. How does the country go about replacing such a dominant part of the energy mix?

During a visit to Cape Town, Sir Richard Branson sat down with Nwabisa Mayema to discuss business as a force for good.

Genesis Energy appoints Yolanda Mabuto as South Africa Managing Director Project Development, as it expands it’s footprint across the continent.

2022 represents a critical inflection point in the way we think about energy and energy systems. Significant, era-defining events are happening all around the world – shaping both short- and long-term structural considerations around energy and sustainability, according to a new report from FTI Consulting, Inc.

The mining industry faces new challenges to evolve African mining. While powering new strategies and transforming the energy transition, ESG, and the economies, these advancements will change how African mines operate and require careful consideration of the impact of those changes on mining stakeholders.

Meet the speakers for the launch of Webber Wentzel’s newly formed and multi-disciplinary Competition, Trade and Investment (CTI) Practice taking place on Monday, 9th May 2022 from 08h30 - 11h30 SAST.

“We want to play a full part in that narrative. Gapuma promotes sustainable solutions, and wants to be a partner for a fairer deal.” Gapuma Group CEO Jack Bardakjian discusses the company’s role in the development of Africa.

Genesis Energy will be bringing a delegation to the 9th annual Invest Africa Connect Mining Series and will be opening proceedings with a dialogue featuring Founder of Ivanhoe Mines, Robert Friedland.

Barclays is synonymous with Africa, having a deep and rich history on the continent. In 2020, Barclays was granted a Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) license by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa, meaning it can provide offshore Private Banking services to individual South African clients. This was in addition to its existing Representative Office license which was issued by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) in 2019 and permits its global Investment and Corporate Banking businesses.

4G Capital, the award-winning African neobank, has completed its Series C funding round with Lightrock, the leading global private equity fund, investing $18.5 million dollars.

To enable women to take advantage of economic opportunities, companies must champion equality. This is also worthwhile from a business perspective. Investors in companies can play an important role here. These are the findings of a recent study on the transformative impact of gender-lens investing jointly commissioned by DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH and the Austrian development bank OeEB. The study was based on an in-depth literature review, interviews and portfolio analyses. The publication is centred around three case studies focussing on customers of DEG and OeEB.

Investing in African Mining Indaba is pleased to announce that the President of the Republic of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema has confirmed his attendance at the Investing in African Mining Indaba, taking place in Cape Town from 9 - 12 May 2022.

The President of the Botswana, Dr Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, is confirmed to attend the 2022 Investing in African Mining Indaba, taking place in Cape Town from 9 - 12 May 2022, where he will share his insights on the diversification of the mining industry and his push for greater innovation in the sector.

Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of data, research and analytics, today launched a revamped and enhanced Operational Risk service – providing an immediately accessible alternative to the now-discontinued World Bank Doing Business report.

John Félicité, Director, Ocorian Mauritius explains how supply chain disruption in the wake of Covid-19 might well open doors for African nations and businesses who have previously struggled to take advantage of global trade.

The Political Violence and Terrorism division of Africa Specialty Risks played a leading role in designing and covering this event, providing the necessary insurance cover for the tournament in partnership with local insurers on the ground.