Nigerian tycoon eyes lithium project in Zimbabwe Published by Seth Onyango on 5 June 2024 Nigerian industrialist Benedict Peters’ Bravura Holdings will start production at a Zimbabwean lithium project in 2025.
Zambia, DRC and Angola eye new economic opportunities from Lobito corridor Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 September 2023 The Lobito corridor – a trade route linking the southern DRC and Zambia to global markets through the port of Lobito in Angola – is garnering increasing attention.
China’s Africa strategy is shifting from extraction to investment Published by Lauren Johnston on 13 September 2023 China is moving beyond oil and extractive commodities towards industrial production, job creation and investments that lead to exports.
Dangote launches Africa’s biggest oil refinery – how it will affect Nigeria Published by Nnaemeka Vincent Emodi on 28 May 2023 Nigeria’s new Dangote petroleum refinery is Africa’s biggest – it will produce 650,000 barrels a day, giving it the potential to address the country’s energy supply crisis.
Europe’s growing interest in Africa’s green hydrogen potential Published by Conrad Onyango on 15 March 2023 Europe is setting its sight on Africa’s yet-to-be-developed green hydrogen industry.
Africa set to double its natural gas market share by 2050 Published by Bonface Orucho on 14 February 2023 According to a report by the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), Africa’s global gas market share is projected to rise from 6% in 2021 to over 11% by 2050.
From battery metals to avocados: Zambia attracts investor interest Published by Seth Onyango on 30 January 2023 Foreign direct investment into Zambia soared 158% in 2022 to US$8.5 billion, highlighting changing investor sentiment towards the country.
African countries tap into global gas demand with new floating terminals Published by Conrad Onyango on 24 January 2023 As Europe looks to new sources of gas, African countries are finding cheaper and faster alternatives to monetise and export its vast gas reserves.
Profit-making idea: Financing local service providers in Africa’s extractive industries Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 December 2022 Investors seeking opportunities in Africa should consider backing domestic companies that provide services to international mining, and oil and gas operators.
Nigeria is producing less and less oil. Here’s why Published by Wale Fatade on 27 September 2022 Nigeria’s oil output was at the lowest since 1990 as its crude oil production fell below 1 million barrels per day (bpd) in August 2022.
Winter is coming: Europe scrambling for Africa’s natural gas Published by Seth Onyango on 19 August 2022 With reduced flows of Russian gas to Europe, and the lingering threat of a full supply disruption in the dead of winter, the EU is increasing eyeing Africa’s natural gas.
What’s driving the surge in South Africa’s fuel price? Published by Jannie Rossouw on 22 June 2022 Increases in the domestic price of fuel are big news in South Africa, with the price of petrol, diesel and paraffin reaching new highs.
Russia-Ukraine: a boon for Africa’s commodity exporters? Published by Conrad Onyango on 10 March 2022 Oil-rich countries as well as Africa’s big cereal producers look set to gain the most from anticipated spikes in commodity prices.
Ukraine crisis: Could Africa become Europe’s next gas station? Published by Seth Onyango on 3 March 2022 Africa’s vast deposits of natural gas and oil have gained renewed international prominence as a shift in global markets away from Russia intensifies.
