Solar on the rise as Africa’s countries, businesses and homes fight rising fuel costs, outages

With rising fossil fuel costs and persistent power blackouts, countries like Egypt, Zambia, Nigeria, and Angola are stepping up their solar capabilities, shifting Africa’s concentration of solar power away from South Africa. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | …

ReElement Technologies and Novare Announce Partnership to Build Critical Minerals Refining Facility in Africa

The partnership will establish Africa’s first fully integrated critical mineral refining platform employing local talent FISHERS, IN, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ReElement Technologies Corporation (“ReElement”), a …

Mayor welcomes Miss Africa pageant's pledge to raise funds for Derry charity

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com  and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Lilian Seenoi-Barr, has welcomed an announcement by the Miss/Mrs Africa Ireland pageant that they …

Jamie Fine announces exciting return to South Africa for ‘If This Is It’ tour

Jamie Fine, the Canadian singer-songwriter, is coming back to South Africa with her highly anticipated 'If This Is It' tour. This tour will mark her third live performance in South Africa. She’s set to captivate audiences at the Durban Botanic …

The EU Hails Plan To Build A Hydrogen Pipeline From North Africa To Europe

(MENAFN- Investor Brand Network) The European Union (EU) is backing a plan to build a hydrogen pipeline from North Africa to nations in the EU. The subsea pipeline would transport green hydrogen from Tunisia and Algeria to Germany, Italy, and Austria by …

North-west University Academic Supports South-africa’s Response To Tensions

In times of escalating tension between states, cool heads and calm words are crucial, says the North-West University (NWU) in South Africa academic Dr Pumlani Majavu. “The Rwandan president came dangerously close to declaring war with South Africa, both in …

New Nordex head says South Africa remains key market, despite recent headwinds

Newly appointed Nordex Energy South Africa MD Robert Timmers says that South Africa is poised to be one of the multinational’s largest markets outside of North America and Europe in 2025. This, despite recent public procurement disappointments arising from …

L&T to set up pellet, DRI plant in Middle East & North Africa region

High-End Tourism Drives Africa’s Cargo Expansion

Luxury travellers are driving a surge in Africa’s air cargo industry, fueling demand for high-end imports ranging from exquisite wines to designer fashion. Fresh data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) reveals that African airlines …

PepsiCo reports 0.4% revenue growth amid declining North American sales 

USA – Global food and beverage giant PepsiCo has reported a 0.41 percent increase in net revenue to US$91.8 billion for the year ending December 2024, despite challenges in its North American market.  In the fourth quarter, the company’s revenue grew by 0. …