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- 18 Jun 2013
Schneider Electric Pledges for Smarter Energy in Africa at the Africa Energy Forum 2013
Schneider Electric SA, a Global Fortune 500 company and market leader in the field of energy management, is pledging for smarter energy in Africa, at the Africa Energy Forum 2013, which opens today…
- 11 Jun 2014
Africa Energy Forum set to Unite Energy Ministries & Utilities for Collective Action
The Africa Energy Forum (AEF), from 18 – 20 June, 2014, is preparing to unite African energy ministries and utilities with global energy investors and developers at the brand new Hilton Bomonti in…
- 13 Nov 2018
AfDB Launches Africa Energy Portal
The African Development Bank has launched the Africa Energy Portal (AEP) at the Africa Investment Forum in Johannesburg The AEP portal, hosted at http://Africa-Energy-Portal.org , will consolidate,…
- 6 Jul 2018
AfDB Convenes Africa Energy Market Place
Public, private and civil society stakeholders, including government agencies, development partners and investors in the energy sector began a two-day workshop yesterday to discuss the technical,…
- 12 Nov 2018
AfDB Achieves Significant Progress with Energy Projects Across Africa
The just-concluded Africa Investment Forum successfully convened key stakeholders, and provided an unprecedented platform for effective dialogue to drive investments into the continent. Running on…
- 3 May 2017
AfDB Participates in 2017 World Economic Forum on Africa
The African Development Bank is participating in the World Economic Forum on Africa in Durban, South Africa, from May 3-5. The delegation will be led by Jennifer Blanke, Vice-President for…
- 6 Nov 2022
Africa Investment Forum 2022 Draws $31 billion in Investor Interest
This year’s just concluded Africa Investment Forum Market Days—the continent’s premier investment platform—has drawn $31 billion in investment interest from African and global investors. Combined…
- 16 Jun 2013
African Youth @ Forefront of Second New York Forum Africa
Over 1,500 participants (economic decision-makers, politicians, and international investors) and 10 Heads of State are meeting since Friday for the second edition of the New York Forum AFRICA which…
- 29 May 2024
AfDB, Others Pledge Support for Climate Action Africa Forum Deal Room
African Development Bank (AfDB) has pledged its support for the 2024 Climate Action Africa Forum (CAAF24) Deal Room, taking place from June 19 to 20, 2024, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos,…
- 16 Feb 2016
Samsung Showcases Consumer Innovations at 2016 Africa Forum
Samsung Electronics Co., limited unveiled its product line-up for 2016 at its annual Samsung Africa Forum event. The company underlined the importance of innovation that makes a meaningful difference…
- 23 Dec 2016
Johannesburg to Host IoT Forum Africa 2017
The Internet of Things (IoT) is the next big wave in technology, with major repercussions for Africans. By connecting everyday devices to the internet the Internet of Things opens up a host of new…
- 12 May 2016
IHS Urges Africa to Replicate Telecoms Revolution on Renewable Energy
Africa must deliver a renewable power revolution, as happened with telecommunications, to reach its ambitious targets, according to a new report commissioned by IHS Towers, the largest mobile…
- 11 Feb 2016
Siemens at Maiden Customer Forum Hints on Energy Long Term Plan
Siemens, one of the world’s largest producers of energy-efficient, resource-saving technologies, today hosted its inaugural Forum for Power and Gas Customers in Nigeria. The objectives of the forum…
- 2 Apr 2016
AfDB Scouts for Viable Energy Models for Power-Starved Africa
A major preoccupation of the just-concluded visit to Asia by an African Development Bank team led by its President, Akinwumi Adesina, was the search for an efficient energy system that can be easily…
- 19 May 2016
AfDB Champions Energy Access, Job Creation for Youth at the WEF
At the just-concluded World Economic Forum on Africa, the African Development Bank (AfDB) reiterated the need to improve energy access to all in efforts to industrialise the continent. President…
- 13 Jul 2020
AWIEF Launches Enterprise Development for Women-Owned Ventures in Green Energy Startup Incubator
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has launched a new initiative “Enterprise Development for Women-Owned Ventures in Green Energy” and is pleased to announce the call for…
- 25 Mar 2017
Allianz Named ‘International Corporation of the Year’ in Africa
The Africa CEO Forum has recognized Allianz as the ‘International Corporation of the Year’ following an award presented to the Company at the 5th annual event held in Geneva recently. The Forum…
- 22 Apr 2024
Climate Action Africa Opens Applications for CAAF24 Deal Room
Climate Action Africa (CAA), a leading advocate for climate resilience and sustainable development, has announced the opening of applications for the Deal Room at the 2024 Climate Action Africa Forum…
- 26 Mar 2024
Climate Action Africa Announces CAAF24
Climate Action Africa (CAA) has announced the inaugural convening of the Climate Action Africa Forum (CAAF24). This international event brings together stakeholders from across the world who drive…
- 9 Nov 2018
Investment Forum Seeks Increased investments into Pension Funds
Africa’s largest economies are leading the way, investing in equity market and pension funds but more countries need to follow suit to attract much needed foreign institutional investment into the…
- 12 Jun 2018
African Development Bank launches 1st Electricity Regulatory Index
The African Development Bank will on 20 June 2018 launch its flagship Electricity Regulatory Index (ERI) – a special report that measures the level of development of the regulatory frameworks in…
- 11 Mar 2015
IFC Launches the Lighting Africa Program for Nigeria
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has launched the Lighting Africa program for Nigeria, a joint initiative of IFC and the World Bank, will help increase access to affordable, clean and safer…
- 2 Mar 2023
Middle East Energy Returns to Guide Energy Conversations Across MEA Region
Middle East Energy, the leading energy industry event in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, will be making a highly-anticipated return to the Dubai World Trade Centre from 7 – 9 March 2023.…
- 19 Oct 2025
NITDA DG Urges Harnessing Renewable Energy and Technology for Rural Growth
Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has reiterated on the vital role of renewable energy and digital innovation in…
- 4 Jun 2026
London Strengthens Global Investment Ties with Africa @ First Ever London-Africa Business Summit
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today hosted City Hall’s first ever London-Africa business summit, bringing together 200 business and political leaders from across the continent to strengthen…
- 22 Dec 2021
African Petroleum Refiners Seek Upgrade of Continent’s Refineries for Cleaner Fuels
The African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) has said that the continent needs to deliver the “refineries of the future”, to be able to meet the growing energy needs of its population.…
- 16 May 2015
Samsung Launches DVM S & Smart Inverter AC Range
Samsung Electronics West Africa recently organised an Air Conditioner forum in Nigeria, to launch the World’s largest capacity DVM S VRF system and smart inverter air conditioners. Tagged The Samsung…
- 10 Jul 2018
AfDB Partners Nigeria to Bridge $3trn Infrastructure Gap
The African Development Bank (AfDB) said it would assist the Nigerian government to bridge its infrastructure gap estimated to cost about 3 trillion dollars in the next 26 years. Mr Ebrima Faal,…
- 25 Jan 2023
Tech takeoff: As Africa Sets to be the Next Global Tech Hub, Here’s What it Could Mean for Industries Across Board
It’s no secret that technology across the continent is burgeoning at unprecedented rates. Homegrown innovations that speak to socio-economic bottlenecks are plenty, due to increased access to…
- 30 Apr 2019
#DRIF19: Delegates Call for Renewed Action to Protect Digital Rights in Africa
Delegates at the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum have expressed concern at the spate of violation of human rights online on the African continent, calling for renewed action to protect the digital…