Mining, Oil & Gas

Côte d’Ivoire: Banker highlights potential in livestock, fisheries and mining

Published by Dianna Games on 12 March 2021

What are the economic trends and investment possibilities in this fast-growing nation? We speak to Joël Touré, chief executive of Stanbic Bank in Côte d’Ivoire.

How an entrepreneur shifted dynamics in the Ghanaian energy sector

Published by African Hidden Champions Initiative on 11 March 2021

First-hand insight into the complexities of entrepreneurship in the West African energy sector.

From agriculture to climate-smart mining: Unpacking opportunities in Mozambique and beyond

Published by Sven Hugo on 14 January 2021

ThirdWay Africa CEO talks about investing in farming and climate-smart mining, and reveals how Mozambique’s natural gas industry is opening up prospects in other sectors.

Is there light at the end of the tunnel for African petrostates?

Published by Richard Li on 14 December 2020

At least half of all African countries are involved in oil exploration and production.

Investor unpacks Namibia’s business and investment opportunities

Published by Betsy G Henderson on 22 August 2020

From import substitution to water to the facilitation of cross-border trade, Namibia offers several opportunities to savvy investors.

City on the move: Lokoja, Nigeria

Published by Jeanette Clark on 27 July 2020

Entrepreneur Obi Ozor believes the capital of Kogi State could become a major economic hub.

Covid-19 and the oil price slump in Africa: which countries will fare better?

Published by Oxford Business Group on 6 July 2020

In Africa, the twin challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent drop in oil prices are affecting countries in different ways.

The way forward: How Africa can make a comeback from the oil and gas downturn

Published by NJ Ayuk on 5 May 2020

When demand for crude oil increases again, and it will, Africa will need exploration and production activities to resume, writes NJ Ayuk.

Profit-making idea: Four untapped business opportunities in Mozambique

Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 April 2020

Entrepreneur offers ideas on where investors should look.

33-year-old entrepreneur explains how his company became a serious player in Africa’s oil and gas industry

Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 April 2020

How South African entrepreneur Tom Cowan built a 600-person-strong company in only six years.

McKinsey offers four scenarios of Covid-19’s economic impact on Africa

Published by Kartik Jayaram and Acha Leke and Amandla Ooko-Ombaka and Ying Sunn on 2 April 2020

McKinsey modelled four scenarios for how differing rates of COVID-19 transmission would affect Africa’s economic growth.

NJ: Ayuk: Underneath Coronavirus panic lies opportunity for African oil producers

Published by NJ Ayuk on 13 March 2020

‘If 2020 is showing itself challenging for African energy, 2021 will be a year of opportunity.’

Is Angola’s anti-corruption drive real or cosmetic?

Published by Anita Powell and Salem Solomon on 14 January 2020

Is Angola’s ‘Terminator’ president going after corruption or his political rivals?

Africa’s wealthiest man ends the year $4.3bn better off

Published by Staff Writer on 2 January 2020

Aliko Dangote became $4.3 billion richer in 2019 as his fortune continued to grow on the back of investments in cement, flour and sugar.