<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2501/761823-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="The logo of British multinational oil and gas company Shell is displayed during the LNG 2023 energy trade show in Vancouver. Source: Reuters/Chris Helgren" align="left"><br><span >The logo of British multinational oil and gas company Shell is displayed during the LNG 2023 energy trade show in Vancouver. Source: Reuters/Chris Helgren&lt;/span><p>Shell will write down around $400m over an oil discovery offshore Namibia that it deemed commercially unviable in a blow to the country's efforts to become a crude producer. Shell told Reuters that discovered oil and gas resources in offshore block PEL39 in Namibia "cannot currently be confirmed for commercial development."</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.comhttps://www.bizcommunity.com/article/shell-pulls-out-of-namibia-oil-discovery-253737a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&ci=254520">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>

<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>