Author: Victor Olayiwola
Victor Olayiwola
I am Victor Olayiwola, a tech writer for Africa Entrepreneur and a strategic forex trader. I share stories on innovation and entrepreneurship in Africa while breaking down markets with precision. Always learning and creating, i blend tech and trade to inspire the next wave of young hustlers.
CAIRO, Egypt, March 27, 2026 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (http://www.Afreximbank.com) has announced that it will hold its 33rd Annual Meetings (AAM2026) at El Alamein in Egypt, from 21 to 24 June 2026. Against the backdrop of deepening geopolitical re-alignment and conflicts, Afreximbank will hold its 33rd Annual Meetings under the theme “Intra-African Trade and Industrialisation: Pathway to Economic Sovereignty”, underscoring the growing imperative for African countries to harness internal capacities, strengthen regional value chains, and accelerate industrial transformation as a foundation for sustainable and resilient growth. The meetings will bring together Heads of State, government officials, policymakers, private sector leaders, financial institutions, academia…
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) (www.BAL.NBA.com) today announced that a record 15 marketing and merchandising partners, including five new partners, will support the 2026 BAL season that tips off today at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria, South Africa. New partners Amazon Web Services; FLEXX; PUMA; Qatar Foundation; and South African Tourism join returning Foundational Partners Rwanda Development Board and Wilson as well as Official Partners AB InBev, Afreximbank, Air Senegal, Hyundai, RwandAir, the French Embassy of Senegal, ServiceNow and Wave. The BAL’s sixth season will reach fans in more than 200 countries and territories, including all 54 countries in Africa. …
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, March 27, 2026 Parastatal regulatory agency the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) will participate at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 as an official Local Content Partner, reinforcing its leadership in advancing indigenous capacity across Africa’s energy sector. Taking place from October 12–16 in Cape Town, the event will provide a strategic platform for the NCDMB to showcase Nigeria’s evolving local content framework and investment opportunities. In parallel, the NCDMB continues to strengthen its domestic capabilities, most recently launching a 12-month pipeline engineering training program in March 2026 for 33 young engineers in…
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, March 27, 2026 African bauxite producers are rapidly moving beyond commodity exports, investing in alumina refineries that convert raw ore into high-value products. While Africa holds nearly 30% of global bauxite reserves, it currently contributes less than 1% of alumina production – a gap that underscores both the continent’s industrial potential and a lucrative investment frontier. With the global alumina market projected to grow to $67 billion by 2032, Africa’s downstream sector is emerging as a strategic hub for long-term growth and local value creation. African Mining Week 2026 (October 14–16, Cape Town) will serve as…
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, March 27, 2026 Africa continues to face significant implications from the ongoing Gulf war, with Brent prices fluctuating from $81 per barrel on March 3 to $112 on March 12 and back down to $98 on March 25. But escalating crude prices bring challenges beyond imports, with African economies which rely heavily on diesel-fired power generation now faced with both unreliable supplies and heightened fuel costs. This challenge is most felt by small to medium-sized enterprises (SME), which now face a punishing rise in power costs at a time when margins are already under pressure. In…
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, March 27, 2026 Water Security Africa, co-located with Enlit Africa (19–21 May 2026, CTICC), has released its full programme, featuring commercial and industrial leaders demonstrating how organisations are reducing water demand through reuse, recycling and closed-loop systems. Industry accounts for up to 20% of global water withdrawals, and as municipal supply reliability and tariff pressure increase, more organisations are treating water security as a board-level risk. The SAICE CPD-accredited programme will showcase practical approaches to reducing demand, improving water governance and building resilient water systems on-site and across supply chains. Sector case studies and stewardship sessions…
LUANDA, Angola, March 27, 2026 The Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) Conference and Exhibition returns to Luanda this September as a bridge connecting global investors and project developers with Angolan projects and partners. At a time when global supply disruptions and geopolitics are sharpening consumer focus on Africa, Angola offers the stability, resource base and investment appeal needed to support long-term security. Reflecting this focus, AOG will once again feature a multi-track program designed to showcase Angolan opportunities to a global audience. Across three primary tracks – the Strategic, Technical and Roundtables Track – AOG 2026 will bring together policymakers,…
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, March 27, 2026 Ernesto Kesar, Minister in the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries of Trinidad and Tobago, has officially joined the upcoming Caribbean Energy Week (CEW), reinforcing the country’s commitment to upstream growth at a time of renewed momentum in the oil and gas sector. As the twin-island country advances new gas supply projects, encourages exploration and strengthens regional energy ties, Minister Kesar’s participation at CEW 2026 is expected to serve as a launchpad for strengthened regional ties. Minister Kesar’s participation comes amid a multi-billion-dollar investment surge in Trinidad and Tobago as operators advance projects, regional energy…
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, March 26, 2026 ESI Africa releases the definitive 2026 Finance & Investment Industry Insights Volume to navigate Africa’s infrastructure transition and South Africa’s R4.2 trillion funding gap. The report, Finance & Investment Industry Insights Volume 1 2026, provides a strategic roadmap for investors, utilities, and policymakers navigating funding of the continent’s infrastructure landscape. As African economies face macroeconomic stress from global geopolitical volatility and rising energy prices, the need for structural investment is now more urgent than ever. The publication arrives at a critical juncture, specifically addressing the R3.6 trillion to R4.2 trillion funding gap South…
PARIS, France, March 26, 2026 With Africa’s energy landscape accelerating toward new frontiers in gas, power and renewables, the continent is drawing unprecedented investor attention. Senior delegations from Nigeria, Senegal, Djibouti and Zambia are confirmed to attend the Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2026 Forum in Paris, providing a unique platform for investors to engage directly with policymakers and project developers at a time of major energy expansion and infrastructure transition. Their participation highlights the continent’s drive to secure capital, scale domestic production and advance regional energy integration. Nigeria: Gas Expansion and Export Growth Nigeria’s energy sector continues to benefit…