Kenya is hosting the Africa Commerce and Industry Summit 2026

Kenya is hosting the Africa Commerce and Industry Summit 2026 in Nairobi from October 14 to 16. The event has brought together business leaders, investors, and policymakers from across Africa to enhance trade and investment. The summit will focus on the opportunities presented by the African Conti…

World Bank and African Development Bank's Mission 300 aiming to address Africa's electricity gap

In today's market segment, we examine Africa's energy sector. With global initiatives such as the World Bank and African Development Bank's Mission 300 aiming to address Africa's electricity gap, decentralized energy is anticipated to play a significant role in improving access to power and fosteri…

Big 5 Construct Kenya is returning for the ninth edition to Sarit Expo Centre in the capital Nairobi

The Big 5 Construct Kenya is returning for the ninth edition to Sarit Expo Centre in the capital Nairobi. Those in the sector say that the country's construction sector continues to see activity across a substantial project pipeline, valued at $26 billion. The event which runs from the 21st – 23rd …

African continent embracing the Dangote Group's investment in a refinery

Looks like the African continent is really embracing the Dangote Group's investment in a refinery. This time around Uganda's capital markets regulator gave approval for its local investors to participate in the planned initial public offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals F…

PCT Africa Summit in Kenya examines how Africa can benefit from critical mineral wealth

Africa's critical minerals play a crucial role in the global energy transition, yet concerns linger about whether the continent is sufficiently harnessing economic benefits from its abundant resources. At a summit on People-Centred Technologies (PCT) in Africa taking place in Nairobi, Kenya, exper…

African Union launches credit rating agency in Mauritius

The African Union is set to launch a new Africa-focused credit rating agency in Mauritius this week. The Africa Credit Rating Agency is expected to provide independent assessments of African governments, businesses and institutions, as the continent seeks to address concerns over the cost and avai…

SA Windaba 2026 weighs import tariffs, trade policy to boost local wind sector

The Windaba 2026 conference is currently underway in Cape Town, South Africa (SA), bringing together policymakers, academics, economists and energy industry experts to discuss the future of SA’s wind sector.  One of the key issues under discussion is how trade policy and import tariffs can be used…

African scientists, researchers and industry leaders are exploring how science, can shape the future of South Africa's minerals sector

We end the show by talking about the Mintek SCi 2026, where emerging African scientists, researchers and industry leaders are exploring how science, technology and innovation can shape the future of South Africa's minerals sector. Held under the theme "The Next Frontier: Emerging Scientists Driving…

Richard Southey, Managing Executive: Payments as a Service, Absa CIB

Richard Southey, Managing Executive: Payments as a Service, Absa CIB has co-authored an article where he says that Africa's relevance to the evolution of global finance is significant. The continent's experience, particularly in cross-border payments, provides a glimpse into what tomorrow's increas…

South African Cabinet extends the chairmanship of Mteto Nyati, what does it mean?

Tshepo Kgadima is an Independent Energy Analyst and Economist in South Africa and he has written an article entitled: An instruction is not a statute: stop the transfer of Eskom's grid. He is reacting to Cabinet extending the chairmanship of Mteto Nyati. He is breaking down and reminding us of some…