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.
A game-changer for Africa’s natural gas? Published by Seth Onyango on 11 January 2022 Africa’s push for a just energy transition has been given fresh impetus after the European Union drafted a proposal to classify natural gas projects as “green energy” investments.
African economic outlook: Stronger rebound expected for Côte d’Ivoire, Morocco and Kenya Published by EY Africa on 24 November 2021 Africa is poised for a multi-speed recovery path, with significant country and regional cluster variances.
Profit-making idea: Supplying food and other goods to Uganda’s oil industry Published by Staff Writer on 12 November 2021 Uganda’s nascent oil sector is expected to create opportunities for those who can provide products required by the hydrocarbons industry.
South African company touts self-driving dump truck Published by Seth Onyango on 17 September 2021 South Africa’s Bell Equipment has unveiled a locally manufactured self-driving articulated dump truck.
New law will make Nigeria’s petroleum industry attractive to investors Published by Omowumi Iledare on 6 September 2021 Nigeria’s new petroleum law will make its petroleum industry as competitive and attractive to investors as its peers.
Copper is the new oil: Green economy could be a boon for Africa’s copper producers Published by Natalie Greve on 28 May 2021 The green transition will support a surge in copper demand.
