Author name: Godswill Odiong

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) – the voice of the African energy sector – is proud to announce that Norwegian independent exploration and production (E&P) company, Panoro Energy, will participate at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW) conference and exhibition – Africa’s premier event for the energy sector – as a Bronze Sponsor. As […]

Across the MSGBC region, the intersection of the tourism and energy industries presents a unique opportunity for sustainable development. While Senegal is using energy advancements to spur infrastructure development and tourism, The Gambia is maximizing tourism revenue to bolster energy projects. Energy Projects Bolster Tourism The development of Senegal’s energy sector is breathing new life

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $1 billion exposure exchange with the Asian Development Bank. The transaction will support its efforts to unlock additional sovereign lending headroom. It will also bolster continued efforts to create buffers within the African Development Bank’s capital adequacy metrics. This new exposure exchange

An EIB (https://www.EIB.org) loan of €20 million for Sahanala, a social enterprise working in agriculture and fishing in Madagascar, aims to increase sustainable food production for the domestic market and for export; The initiative will reduce reliance on imports of maize and rice to meet local demand; The EIB deal — its first for the

Namibia, an emerging exploration frontier in Africa, is filled with abundant opportunities for discovery, propelled by the influential role of its national oil company NAMCOR. At African Energy Week (AEW), Shiwana Ndeunyema, NAMCOR’s Acting Managing Director, will provide insights into Namibia’s upstream oil and gas activities and the investment opportunities that lie in Namibia’s onshore

· BII commits $10 million to innovative SDG Outcomes Fund. · First fund dedicated to development impact bonds in low and middle-income countries globally. · BII’s commitment will help demonstrate viability of development impact bonds as an effective funding tool to unlock maximum impact within underserved communities. British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance

A dialogue meeting that took place in Gaborone, Botswana, from 18th to 19th July 2023, involved the African Union InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), the AUDA-NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency (NPCA), and the Regional Economic Communities. The meeting, held under the FishGov 2 Project was supported by the European Union, and attended by a

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) is pleased to announce that Nigerian multinational energy company Oando PLC has joined the African Energy Week (AEW) 2023 conference and exhibition – taking place on 16 – 20 October 2023 in Cape Town – as a Platinum Sponsor and Clean Energy Partner. Representing a leading African independent, Oando’s

Known for its rich oil and gas reserves, Algeria has set its sights on becoming a major player in the global shale gas industry. With the third-largest shale gas reserves worldwide, Algeria is committed to attracting investments and fostering a favorable business environment for international players. Through its strategic regulatory policies and through platforms such