Africa

Energy, Oil & Gas

Africa’s gas future depends on infrastructure

Sun, 04 Jan 2026

Global LNG supply is set to surge by 2030, creating potential oversupply. Africa’s gas demand grows, but infrastructure limits domestic use, keeping exports dominant. Strengthening pipelines, storage, and regional networks is key to capturing local value and reducing market risks.

Finance & Capital Market

Saudi Arabia becoming ‘a connector economy’ as world trade evolves

Sat, 24 Jan 2026

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia stands to benefit from the ongoing shifts in global supply chains - from fair trade to a managed and rule-driven trade model - as it can play a vital role as a connector economy linking Africa with Europe and Asia, said its economy minister.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Masdar, Octopus team up on clean energy in UK, Africa

Wed, 21 Jan 2026

Masdar, a clean energy leader, and Octopus Energy, an energy tech disruptor, have signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) for initiatives in the UK and Africa. Masdar and Octopus will look to work together to free up hidden capacity across the UK’s distribution network to power the next generation of data centres.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

CIMGLOBAL expands into Africa, appoints Regional Director

Tue, 20 Jan 2026

CIMGLOBAL, a leader in association management and Professional Congress Organiser (PCO) services, has announced a major strategic expansion into Africa with the appointment of respected tourism expert Nomasonto Ndlovu as Regional Director.