The Precision Transition
Opinion, by Louis Strydom, Director of Growth and Development for Africa and Europe at Wärtsilä Energy Designing Africa’s power systems for reality, not abstraction Last year, I argued in my
Robust stakeholder partnerships at the heart of mining excellence
Collaboration among key stakeholders in Africa’s mining sector unlocks solutions to pressing challenges – like safety and environmental risks, skills shortages, rising operational costs, and price volatility – that is
Congo LNG Launches Exports, Strengthening Central Africa’s Role in Global Energy Markets
The Republic of Congo has officially entered the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market with the first shipment from its Congo LNG project, marking a significant step in Central Africa’s
West Africa Economic Roundup: Growth, Debt, and Digital Port Reform
Côte d’Ivoire: Growth Amid Inequality and Political Fragility As President Alassane Ouattara enters a fourth term, Côte d’Ivoire continues to post one of Africa’s highest growth rates — projected to
Ports and shipping: capacity and connectivity exporters must track
Recent shifts in vessel rotations and new service entries at regional ports have changed container flows and made port productivity a central determinant of export competitiveness. Exporters must monitor berth
Africa Export Markets 2025: New Growth Hubs Emerge in Asia and Middle East
By Jayden Bagshaw A new analysis released today highlights how African exporters are increasingly targeting Asia and the Middle East as growth hubs. Rising demand for agricultural products, textiles, and
SANY’s SET150S Hybrid Mining Truck Makes West Africa Debut with GMC
Accra, Ghana – October 3, 2025 – Chinese equipment giant SANY has delivered its first fleet of SET150S hybrid mining trucks to Ghana Manganese Company (GMC), marking the model’s entry
UK–Africa Trade Hits £45 Billion, Driven by Agricultural and Mineral Exports
London, UK – UK–Africa trade reached £45 billion in 2024, according to the UK Department for Business and Trade. South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya, and Ghana emerged as top partners,
DISA Equipment aligns brand identity for greater market clarity
DISA Equipment – a long-established supplier of earthmoving and mining machinery, including Develon, Everdigm hydraulic attachments and Tonly off-road dump trucks – has announced that the company will trade exclusively
South Africa: Citrus export estimates revised upward as demand surges
South Africa’s citrus industry has revised its 2025 export outlook sharply upward, with 188.2 million cartons now expected to be shipped — a 10% increase on initial projections. The latest