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Capital & Investment: Dangote Refinery Extends Ipo Deadline

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has extended the subscription period for its ₦2.15 trillion initial public offering (IPO) by two weeks, giving prospective investors until 27 October 2026 to.

ENERGY & DEVELOPMENT: Chad’s Solar Push Brings New Energy to the Sahel

Chad is taking another step towards strengthening its electricity supply, with two hybrid solar power projects in the capital, N’Djamena, reaching financial close and receiving their first disbursement.   The.

Cape Town Leads: African Universities Climb Global Rankings

Africa is strengthening its presence on the global higher education stage, with more of its universities gaining international visibility and the University of Cape Town returning to the global top.

POWER & INDUSTRIALISATION: Zambia Attracts $250m to Expand Power Infrastructure

Zambia is attracting fresh private capital into its electricity sector, with global energy and commodities group Mercuria and Africa-focused energy investor Exergy signing a US$250 million financing agreement to support.

World Teachers’ Day 2026: The Teachers Africa Needs to Build Its Future

“Teachers are the single most influential and powerful force for equity, access and quality in education.” — Irina Bokova, former Director-General of UNESCO   That observation captures why teaching deserves.

Kenya’s $16bn Refinery: A New Engine for East Africa’s Energy Future

Kenya has taken a major step towards reshaping East Africa’s energy landscape with the groundbreaking of a $16 billion oil refinery in Lamu, a project that could strengthen regional energy.

Lomé’s Energy Hub: Togo Secures Funding to Expand Regional Fuel Infrastructure

Togo is strengthening its position as a regional energy and logistics hub after securing new financing from the West African Development Bank (BOAD) to expand petroleum storage capacity at the.

Ghana’s 2026–2030 Clean Energy Plan: Solar, Wind and Mini-Grids

Ghana’s updated Renewable Energy Master Plan for 2026–2030 sets out an ambitious strategy to expand clean power and extend electricity access to underserved communities. Launched on 21 September 2026, the.

Powering Progress: Africa’s Balanced Energy Approach

The world is moving towards cleaner energy, driven by climate commitments and technological progress. Yet priorities differ across regions. While Western nations focus on replacing fossil fuel infrastructure with renewables,.