Author: Victor Olayiwola

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, April 22, 2026 The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) has reiterated that it will continue boycotting the upcoming Africa Energies Summit – hosted by Frontier Energy Network in London – until meaningful changes are made to the event’s approach to local content and hiring practices. The Chamber’s position reflects mounting concern across the African energy sector that platforms claiming to represent the continent are failing to include African professionals – particularly Black Africans – in leadership and decision-making roles. The AEC has been explicit: this is no longer a matter of engagement or dialogue, but one of…

PARIS, France, April 22, 2026 A new joint venture between PetroGuin and Tender Oil and Gas marks a step forward in unlocking Guinea-Bissau’s offshore potential, reinforcing broader momentum across West Africa’s deepwater frontier. Signed during the Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris on Wednesday by Petroguin Director General Alfredo Malú and Tender Oil and Gas Chairman and CEO Teodor Ovidiu Tender, the agreement for Blocks 5C and 6C reflects increasing investor confidence in a basin long constrained by capital intensity and technical barriers. “The discovery in Senegal and Chevron’s recent entry into the deepwater blocks in Guinea-Bissau have begun…

PARIS, France, April 22, 2026 Delays to new gas projects and continued underinvestment in upstream development are raising the prospect that global LNG markets will remain tighter for longer than previously expected, industry leaders said at the opening of the Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris on Wednesday. The discussion was shaped by a shared concern: that shifting geopolitics, capital discipline and deferred final investment decisions (FIDs) are converging to slow new supply just as demand continues to evolve. Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Secretary General Dr. Philip Mshelbila said the market had been widely expected to tip into…

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, April 22, 2026 Zambia’s Energy Minister, Makozo Chikote, will take a prominent role at African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 in Cape Town from 12–16 October, where he is expected to outline the country’s integrated energy strategy to investors, policymakers and development partners. His participation comes at a time when Zambia is accelerating reforms across the entire energy value chain – from electricity generation and renewable deployment to fuel supply security and downstream oil infrastructure – positioning the country as both a regional power hub and an emerging player in refined fuel distribution. A key pillar of…

CAIRO, Egypt, April 22, 2026 African Corporates will have a unique opportunity to learn how to fully maximize the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) when the third edition of the AfCFTA Training Programme holds in Cairo, Egypt from 16th June to 18th June, 2026. Developed and led by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in collaboration with the American University in Cairo (AUC) and the AfCFTA Secretariat, the programme is designed to equip participants with the skills, knowledge, and practical expertise required to navigate and succeed within Africa’s evolving intra-African trade landscape. While the AfCFTA has significant potential to drive…

LAGOS, Nigeria, April 22, 2026 With just 50 days to go, the world stands on the brink of football’s most anticipated spectacle – the FIFA World Cup 2026™. This milestone represents more than a countdown; it signals a rare opportunity for discerning clients, corporate leaders, and high-net-worth individuals to secure privileged access to football’s biggest global event. On Location, appointed by FIFA as the Official Hospitality Provider of the tournament, is proud to affirm that Integral has been appointed as the Exclusive Sales Agent in Nigeria for the official hospitality programme. Through this exclusive mandate, Integral offers official, ticket-inclusive hospitality…

KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of the Congo, April 22, 2026 In a context where securing complex financing remains one of the main barriers to developing major infrastructure in Africa, two high-profile energy agreements have just been finalized in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking a decisive turning point for access to electricity and the country’s economic growth. At the heart of these operations is A-ONE PACIFIC INVESTMENTS, a discreet yet decisive strategic partner that has overseen the financial and organizational aspects of projects totaling more than USD 350 million. A decisive month for energy in the DRC In April, two major initiatives took critical…

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, April 22, 2026 The U.S.–Iran conflict has triggered a sharp tightening of global oil markets, with disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz constraining flows and pushing prices upward. As supply uncertainty deepens, buyers are scrambling to secure alternative barrels, elevating the strategic value of producers outside the Middle East. In theory, this creates a near-perfect opening for Venezuela – home to the world’s largest proven oil reserves – to reassert itself in global markets. But the timing raises a more complex question: is Venezuela’s recovery genuinely aligned with this geopolitical window, or is the overlap more…

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, April 23, 2026 As African nations increasingly adopt advanced technologies and AI to optimize operations across the mining value chain, the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) – The Most Influential Mining Conference in Africa, scheduled for October 14–16 in Cape Town – will bring together technology providers, investors, project developers and regulators to explore the digital transformation of the sector. The event will feature a dedicated panel titled Leveraging Advanced Technologies & AI to Transform Mining Practices for Sustainable Growth, highlighting the use, challenges and investment opportunities of AI within Africa’s growing mining industry. In the…

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, April 22, 2026 Africa Tech Festival (https://AfricaTechFestival.com/), the continent’s longest-running and most influential technology event, today announced that registration is open for the 29th edition of the event, taking place from 16 to 19 November 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in South Africa. Based on the success of last year’s event, and ongoing conversations with key stakeholders, Africa Tech Festival 2026 is structured around six interconnected pillars that reflect where investment is flowing, where innovation is accelerating, and where the biggest opportunities lie: Telecoms & Connectivity; Data Centres; AI; Cybersecurity; Startups; and Digital Transformation.…