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Author: 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.
AMERSFOORT, The Netherlands, March 13, 2026 BROXO (www.BROXOSalt.com/) is part of Hengelo Salt Specialties and Mariager Salt Specialties, companies incorporated under Groupe Salins, headquartered in Clichy, France. With over 100 years of expertise, BROXO has built a strong reputation for delivering premium vacuum salt used in professional water treatment systems across Europe. BROXO salt is produced from high-purity vacuum salt extracted from underground salt caverns in the Netherlands and Denmark. In the Netherlands, the salt is compacted into briquettes and tablets, as well as specialized grades for water softening applications. With a sodium chloride purity of 99.9% and extremely low…
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 13, 2026 Energy supermajor Chevron has appointed Emmanuelle Garinet as Director of Exploration for the Americas and Sub-Saharan Africa, bringing one of the upstream industry’s most experience exploration geophysicists into a strategic leadership role overseeing discovery efforts across two of the world’s most important hydrocarbon regions. The African Energy Chamber (AEC) – as the voice of the African energy industry – welcomes the appointment, with Garinet’s move to Chevron serving as a positive signal for Africa’s exploration sector. For the Chamber, placing an executive with decades of African exploration experience at the helm of a major…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 13, 2026 Ghana’s visual communications and printing industry is entering a new phase of growth, driven by expanding retail activity, urban development, and rising demand for high-impact branding and advertising solutions. Ghana’s retail market was estimated at approximately US$32 billion in 2023 and projected to reach US$54 billion by 2031 (https://apo-opa.co/4uK1j95), reflecting strong commercial expansion and consumer spending. Outdoor advertising — a key driver of large-format printing — generates around US$60 million annually, accounting for more than 20% of total advertising expenditure (https://apo-opa.co/3P5PERC). As brands compete for visibility across storefronts, malls, events, and public spaces, print service providers are investing in…
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, March 13, 2026 A high-level ministerial roundup will take center stage at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 – taking place in Cape Town from 12–16 October –, convening some of the continent’s most influential energy leaders at a defining moment for Africa’s oil, gas and power sectors. As hydrocarbon expansion converges with accelerating energy transition strategies, the gathering is set to spotlight real-time project execution, regulatory reform and cross-border infrastructure that are actively reshaping Africa’s energy future. Confirmed ministers to date include Algeria’s Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies Mourad Adjal, Ghana’s Minister for…
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, March 12, 2026 Enlit Africa (https://apo-opa.co/4cEX08g) has released its full 2026 conference programme, featuring 280+ speakers across 8 specialised tracks including a new African Nuclear 2.0 session covering Koeberg’s 20-year life extension and Ghana’s nuclear vendor selection process. The event, taking place 19-21 May 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, expects 7,200+ attendees and 250+ exhibitors, making it Africa’s largest gathering of energy and water professionals. Award-winning business journalist and best-selling author Bruce Whitfield will deliver the opening address at the Project & Investment Network Business Breakfast on 19 May, kicking off three days…
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 12, 2026 Binance (www.Binance.com), the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, announced today that a U.S. federal court in Alabama has dismissed all claims against the company in a lawsuit alleging violations of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA). This marks Binance’s second major legal victory in an ATA matter within one week, following their victory in the Southern District of New York. A Full and Complete Legal Victory In a detailed 19-page ruling, the Court found the plaintiffs’ complaint to be legally and factually deficient. The court’s decision to dismiss every claim across the board represents a decisive legal…
LAGOS, Nigeria, March 12, 2026 RusselSmith (www.RusselSmithGroup.com), Nigeria’s leading provider of advanced manufacturing and asset integrity solutions, has confirmed discussions with the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) regarding the introduction of the company’s 3D manufacturing capabilities to Ghana’s maritime sector. The growing regional interest in RusselSmith’s advanced manufacturing solutions underscores Nigeria’s emergence as a credible hub for industrial innovation on the African continent. The potential partnership, facilitated by the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), validates RusselSmith’s strategic commitment to building advanced manufacturing infrastructure that serves not only Nigeria but the broader West African region. With over two decades of experience…
BARCELONA, Spain, March 12, 2026 AI-driven innovative technology brand TECNO (www.Tecno-Mobile.com) today took the stage at MWC 2026 to unveil the CAMON 50 Series. Featuring the CAMON 50 Ultra 5G, CAMON 50 Pro, and CAMON 50, the lineup represents a bold evolution in mobile technology—seamlessly merging professional-grade hardware with intuitive, integrated AI. A Professional Imaging System, Re-imagined with AI The CAMON 50 Ultra 5G is a powerhouse built for visionaries. At its core lies a segment-leading 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C Ultra Night Camera, engineered to achieve exceptional clarity even in the most challenging low-light environments. Complementing this is a dedicated…
CAIRO, Egypt, March 12, 2026 Network International (Network) (www.Network.ae), a leading fintech company in the Middle East and Africa, and ADCB Egypt – part of the Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Group, one of the UAE’s foremost financial institutions – have launched FICO® Falcon® Fraud Manager. The advanced analytics solution, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) capabilities, delivers superior fraud detection. This is part of Network’s Enterprise Fraud Prevention initiative in Egypt, marking a first of its kind in safeguarding the country’s digital financial transactions. The FICO Falcon fraud solution will enable ADCB Egypt and its customers to benefit…
CAIRO, Egypt, March 12, 2026 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (https://www.Afreximbank.com/) is pleased to launch the second season of its documentary series, Impact Stories. Building on the success of the inaugural season, the new collection of six films expands the series’ geographic scope to capture the Bank’s growing footprint across Global Africa, featuring stories from the Caribbean and Africa. Produced by Afreximbank in partnership with Create, CNN International Commercial’s branded content studio, Season Two takes viewers on location to Grenada, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Nigeria. The series brings to life the impactful outcomes of strategic investments, moving beyond finance to capture…

