Author: Victor Olayiwola

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, May 5, 2026 Set to scale both production and digital capacity across its Nigerian operations, Heirs Energies – a Lagos-headquartered indigenous energy company – has deployed Starlink-powered connectivity to transform asset management at remote oilfield sites. The rollout is enabling real-time monitoring, reliant communications and advanced IoT integration, strengthening uptime, efficiency and data-driven field performance. In the wake of its digital rollout, the company will participate as a Gold Sponsor at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW) 2026, set to take place from October 12–16 in Cape Town. Their sponsorship comes as the event launches its…

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, May 5, 2026 Independent oil and gas company Etu Energias has signed into the upcoming African Energy Week (AEW) Conference and Exhibition – taking place October 12-16 – as a Gold Sponsor, reflecting a deliberate move to position itself as a more prominent and competitive indigenous upstream player. The company’s participation follows its recent acquisition of stakes in Block 14 and 14K in Angola’s Lower Congo Basin, a deal which reinforced a broader expansion strategy centered on asset consolidation and long-term growth. The Block 14 and 14K acquisition represents a pivotal milestone in the company’s growth…

LUANDA, Angola, May 5, 2026 Angolan consulting and procurement company Brimont is making its return to the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) Conference and Exhibition, joining the 2026 edition as an Elite Sponsor. Taking place September 9-10 with a pre-conference day on September 8, the event represents the premier platform for the country’s oil and gas industry. Brimont’s participation positions the company at the forefront of Angola’s industrial expansion as demand rises for locally produced chemicals and integrated support services across the oil and gas value chain. Brimont’s services are anchored in the logistics and chemical industries. The company manages…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 4, 2026 Emirates (www.Emirates.com) is marking a near-full return to operations, with 96% of its global network now restored, following a period of disruption. In the past weeks, the airline has progressively resumed services across the Americas, Europe, Africa, West Asia, the Middle East/GCC, the Far East and Australasia. Today, the airline operates to 137 destinations across 72 countries, with over 1,300 weekly frequencies, representing 75% of pre-disruption capacity. The airline is offering more flights, more seats and more options each day while reaffirming Dubai’s position as a vital hub through which global travel moves. Even as it operated with a reduced schedule, Emirates carried 4.7 million passengers* during the disruption, a testament to the enduring demand for travel and the trust that travellers continued to place in the…

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 4, 2026 The African Energy Week (AEW) Conference and Exhibition – taking place October 12-16 in Cape Town – will host the first-ever AI and Data Center Track, positioning the continent at the intersection of digital infrastructure expansion and energy system transformation. Led by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org), the track is designed as a platform to align policymakers, investors and technology players around a unified strategy for scaling power generation through data-driven demand. As Africa moves to strengthen energy security, the upcoming track will demonstrate how AI-driven investments can support the continent as it…

BAODING, China, May 4, 2026 During the Beijing Auto Show, GWM (www.GWM-Global.com) hosted an unprecedented global test drive event at its global R&D Center and proving ground. The program brought together leading automotive media from international markets and key dealer partners to experience GWM’s latest lineup, including the ORA 5, WEY V9X, TANK 700, and WEY G9—spanning hybrid, pure electric, and internal combustion powertrains. By organizing a large-scale global driving experience at its headquarters, GWM aims to present the full strength of its product portfolio to international markets, while demonstrating its commitment to offering consumers genuine freedom of choice. Global…

FAIRFAX, United States of America, May 4, 2026 Winners in the seventh annual Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards, the only awards program to recognize innovation in the workplace throughout 18 nations in the Middle East and North Africa, have been announced. The awards are sponsored by RAK Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The list of Gold, Silver and Bronze Stevie Award winners is available at https://MENA.StevieAwards.com. The 2026 Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards have recognized organizations in 15 nations including Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Türkiye and United…

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, May 4, 2026 As Egypt increases mining’s contribution to GDP from about 1% today to 6% by 2030, the country is revamping its policies and infrastructure to create attractive opportunities for global partners. In line with this strategy, the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) conference and exhibition – The Most Influential Mining Conference in Africa, scheduled for October 14–16, 2026 in Cape Town – will highlight emerging investment and partnership opportunities across Egypt’s mining value chain. A country spotlight at AMW 2026 will bring together Egyptian regulators, project developers and international investors for discussions on the…

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, April 30, 2026 Angola’s national oil company Sonangol has been confirmed as an Emerald Sponsor of African Energy Week (AEW) 2026, reinforcing its position as one of the continent’s most influential integrated energy players at a time of rapid upstream expansion and downstream transformation. The sponsorship comes as Sonangol accelerates a multi-billion-dollar investment drive across exploration, production, gas monetization and refining infrastructure, with several flagship projects set to reshape Angola’s energy landscape through 2030. At the heart of this expansion is Sonangol’s continued partnership with international operators on major offshore developments. In Block 15/06, the Agogo…

LONDON, United Kingdom, April 30, 2026 Invest Africa (www.InvestAfrica.com), the leading platform for trade and investment across the African continent, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the UK Government for the 12th edition of The Africa Debate, taking place on Wednesday, 3 June 2026 at the historic Guildhall in the City of London. As the UK’s leading forum for high-level dialogue on Africa’s economic trajectory, The Africa Debate 2026 will convene over 800 senior leaders from government, finance and industry to explore this year’s theme: “Redefining Partnership: Navigating a World in Transition”. As the global order evolves and…