Ahead of the G20 Summit, the G20 African Energy Investment Forum, hosted by the African Energy Chamber (AEC), will convene top global and African energy and finance leaders to discuss how investment, innovation and partnerships can unlock Africa’s energy potential and drive sustainable economic growth.
ATPI Group, a travel and events management company, has launched ATPI BAO - Booking Africa Online, the group’s first fully integrated, end-to-end travel management platform for the African market.
DP World said it has been granted a 10-year extension to its concession to operate the multipurpose terminal at the Port of Luanda, Angola, extending the concession term through to 2051. Since launching its operations in 2021, DP World has invested more than $260 million to its upgrade and modernisation.
Africa is on track to install a record 17 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity in 2026, with around three-quarters expected to come from distributed systems that remain underrepresented in official statistics, according to analysis by Ember published in October.
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Canadian project developer and commodities broker Ground State Market Solutions (GSMS) to assess and advance liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies from Canada to African markets, with an initial focus on West Africa.
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a leading international lodging operator and a wholly owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Investment, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement for Somerset Admiralty Way Lagos, a new serviced residence located in Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria.
The UAE-Africa Tourism Investment Summit 2025 began today under the theme “Building Bridges for Sustainable Growth.” Organised by The Bench during the Future Hospitality Summit, the event aims to enhance economic cooperation and expand tourism investment opportunities between the UAE and Africa.
In a landmark move, the UAE has entered into an agreement with 20 African nations to launch new investment mapping featuring diverse tourism projects in the fields of aviation, logistics, infrastructure and digital transformation.
Dubai-headquartered healthcare enterprise NUQAIM Holdings and London-based healthcare concierge The Medical Travel Company (TMTC) have signed a strategic partnership to establish a medical travel corridor connecting patients from the UK and Africa with healthcare services in the UAE.
Africa is struggling to translate falling battery prices into increased investment in energy storage, with financing constraints, regulatory uncertainty and infrastructure planning gaps slowing deployment, according to the latest ESI Africa Industry Insights: Energy & Storage Volume 5 (2026).
