Archive for year: 2024

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2411/758542.jpg" width="208" height="117" alt="Invitation to curate the future with BizTrends2025 sponsorships and contributions" align="left"><p>As the first quarter of the 21st century comes to a close, Bizcommunity&#x2019;s annual BizTrends Content Feature will curate thought leadership across 19 sectors on trends most likely to impact the future of business in our region.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.comhttps://www.bizcommunity.com/article/invitation-to-curate-the-future-with-biztrends2025-sponsorships-and-contributions-922314a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&ci=253634">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2411/757689-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Africa Tech Festival 2024 saw some pushback against the traditional beliefs around affordable connectivity." align="left"><br><span >Africa Tech Festival 2024 saw some pushback against the traditional beliefs around affordable connectivity.&lt;/span><p>Efforts to make smartphones more affordable in Africa are facing several unique challenges. It is not as simple as subsidising devices, there are prohibitive costs and gaps in local manufacturing. <i>Bizcommunity</i> gathered comment from industry leaders and policy makers who gathered at Africa Tech Festival 2024 to discuss these issues and explore solutions, including manufacturing models and revised regulatory approaches.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.comhttps://www.bizcommunity.com/article/solving-africas-smartphone-cost-struggle-700692a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&ci=253432">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2411/756869-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Fiyinfolu Okedare is director at Forvis Mazars in Nigeria" align="left"><br><span >Fiyinfolu Okedare is director at Forvis Mazars in Nigeria&lt;/span><p>Southern and West Africa have emerged as significant players in the upstream oil and gas sector on the global energy landscape. Companies with a proven record in the regions stand ready to attract substantial investments, particularly those with a history of operational success spanning five to ten years. Investors typically seek out companies with a demonstrable history of successful operations, as this minimises risk and enhances the likelihood of profitable returns. In both Southern and West Africa, several companies have established strong footholds through their commitment to operational excellence and sustainable practices.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.comhttps://www.bizcommunity.com/article/big-benefits-of-investing-in-africas-upstream-sector-033035a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&ci=253197">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2410/753365-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Gwede Mantashe delivered the opening keynote of the Ministerial Symposium at AOW" align="left"><br><span >Gwede Mantashe delivered the opening keynote of the Ministerial Symposium at AOW&lt;/span><p>Ministers and senior energy officials from over 20 African countries met privately to discuss urgent energy needs and create a sustainable energy vision. Part of the Africa Oil Week (AOW): Investing in African Energy event, this high-level meeting facilitated open discussions and strategic alignment. The AOW event aims to boost investment, build partnerships, and highlight Africa's significant energy potential.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.comhttps://www.bizcommunity.com/article/energy-ministers-kick-off-oil-conference-behind-closed-doors-585270a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=834&ct=1&ci=252336">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>