Invitation to curate the future with BizTrends2025 sponsorships and contributions
<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>
#ATF24: Solving Africa’s smartphone cost struggle
<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>
Big benefits of investing in Africa’s upstream sector
<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>
#AOW2024: Energy ministers kick off oil conference behind closed doors
<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>
Standard Bank and Meridiam team up to to boost opportunities in Africa&amp;#x2019;s energy infrastructure
<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2409/752443-208x117.jpg?1" width="208" height="117" alt="Source: © 123rf Standard Bank Group and Meridiam hosted an event, Unlocking public infrastructure investment in South Africa, to unlock investment opportunities in alternate energy infrastructure on the continent" align="left"><br><span >Source: © 123rf [[www.123rf.com 123rf]] Standard Bank Group and Meridiam hosted an event, <i>Unlocking public infrastructure investment in South Africa,</i> to unlock investment opportunities in alternate energy infrastructure on the continent&lt;/span><p>Together Standard Bank Group and Meridiam hosted a joint event with the theme <i>Unlocking public infrastructure investment in South Africa,</i> to unlock investment opportunities in alternate energy infrastructure on the continent.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/standard-bank-and-meridiam-team-up-to-to-boost-opportunities-in-africas-energy-infrastructure-252557a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=410&c=647&ct=1&ci=252090">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
Brics and China unite for a groundbreaking commodities exchange system
<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2409/751557-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Source: Brics Competition Law and Policy Centre." align="left"><br><span >Source: Brics Competition Law and Policy Centre.&lt;/span><p>The Brics Competition Law and Policy Centre together with partners from China will develop the Brics commodities exchange system. The document was signed on the margins of the 2024 National Fair Competition Conference of China.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.comhttps://www.bizcommunity.com/article/brics-and-china-unite-for-a-groundbreaking-commodities-exchange-system-257407a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=1&c=518&ct=1&ci=251840">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
Second fuel price hike in Nigeria in as many weeks
<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2409/751365-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="A view shows part of Dangote oil refinery in Ibeju Lekki district, on the outskirts of Lagos. Source: Reuters/Temilade Adelaja" align="left"><br><span >A view shows part of Dangote oil refinery in Ibeju Lekki district, on the outskirts of Lagos. Source: Reuters/Temilade Adelaja&lt;/span><p>Nigerian state oil firm NNPC Ltd on Monday increased the price of petrol by 11%, the second increase in two weeks and a day after it started purchasing the fuel from the giant Dangote oil refinery on the outskirts of Lagos.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.comhttps://www.bizcommunity.com/article/second-fuel-price-hike-in-nigeria-in-as-many-weeks-580680a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=693&ct=1&ci=251796">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
Why over 350 organisations share their news via a Biz Press Office
<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2408/747969.jpg" width="208" height="117" alt="Why over 350 organisations share their news via a Biz Press Office" align="left"><p>Bizcommunity is your leading partner in business communications. Company and organisational news shared via our Press Office holders provides media coverage within a dedicated and trusted business-to-business environment.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.comhttps://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-over-350-organisations-share-their-news-via-a-biz-press-office-038865a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=11&ct=1&ci=250967">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
Glencore closes DRC criminal investigations
<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2408/746577-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Glencore has finally reached closure on the DRC criminal case" align="left"><br><span >Glencore has finally reached closure on the DRC criminal case&lt;/span><p>Glencore announced that the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAG) has closed its criminal investigation against Glencore International. The resolution includes a summary penalty order and an abandonment order. The miner was held criminally liable for failing to prevent the bribery of a Congolese public official by a business partner in 2011. This occurred in connection with the acquisition of minority stakes in two mining companies in the Democratic Republic of Congo.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.comhttps://www.bizcommunity.com/article/glencore-closes-drc-criminal-investigations-927334a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=608&ct=1&ci=250604">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
African energy ministers call for more collaboration
<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2407/744812-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="The Continental Energy Investment Forum 2024 brought together the Africa Energy Colloquium." align="left"><br><span >The Continental Energy Investment Forum 2024 brought together the Africa Energy Colloquium.&lt;/span><p>In a ministerial panel discussion at the Continental Energy Investment Forum 2024 held at the CTICC, government officials from across Africa shared their insights and strategies regarding the continent's energy transition, shedding light on the complexities and opportunities that lie ahead. The panel included representatives from Nigeria, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Sierra Leone, each presenting their unique challenges and approaches to balancing energy security with sustainable development.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.comhttps://www.bizcommunity.com/article/african-energy-ministers-call-for-more-collaboration-694651a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=693&ct=1&ci=250171">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>