Consumer inflation in the United States increased at the fastest pace in three years as surging oil prices amid tensions with Iran weigh on global energy markets before the US Federal Reserve’s policy meeting next week. Inflation rose by 0.5 percent in May compared with the prior month, following a 0.6 percent jump in April,…
Funmi Ogundare Seplat Energy Plc has been named the official Theme Partner for the Education Session at the 2026 Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS), as part of efforts to address Africa’s widening education access gap and strengthen youth employability across the continent. Under the partnership, Seplat Energy will spearhead strategic discussions on education financing, access…
Nairobi — Entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and development partners gathered in Nairobi last week to discuss how East Africa can accelerate access to clean and sustainable energy solutions amid growing climate and economic pressures. The meeting, held under the Social and Inclusive Business Camp (SIBC) East Africa Programme, focused on supporting businesses working in renewable energy,…
Shameel Joosub, Vodacom Group CEO. Africa’s energy transition to lower-carbon, more reliable and accessible power systems has the potential to reshape economies, uplift communities and support development throughout the continent. With abundant renewable energy resources and growing recognition of the urgency of decarbonisation, Africa is well-positioned to leapfrog parts of traditional energy systems and build…
During the AU Fifth Ordinary Session of the Specialized Technical Committee on Transport and Energy (STC-T&E), held in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 27-30 April 2026, the Energy Sector discussions reaffirmed Africa’s commitment to accelerating continental energy integration, universal energy access, industrialization, and a sustainable energy transition under Agenda 2063. Ministers and experts meeting under the…
The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi, has called for a new global approach to financing nuclear energy, warning that current funding models are slowing down the development of critical energy infrastructure, particularly in Africa. He said this on Tuesday, May 19, during the opening of the second Nuclear…
Artificial intelligence, smart meters and data systems are critical to SA’s future energy security and grid resilience. (Image created via ChatGPT) South Africa’s energy future will increasingly depend on digitalisation, with technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), smart meters and predictive maintenance systems used to transform how electricity is generated, distributed and managed. This is…
Authorities say radiation levels remain normal, operations not affected. Published On 17 May 202617 May 2026 A drone strike has sparked a fire on the perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), raising new concerns over a potential new regional escalation amid a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the…
Rwanda signed several investment and cooperation agreements at the Africa CEO Forum, strengthening partnerships across energy, manufacturing, hospitality, investment promotion, and financial services. The agreements signed during the ‘Invest in Rwanda’ session on May 14 were concluded through Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB), in partnership with the private sector. ALSO…
“During the meeting, Director Ratcliffe and Cuban officials discussed intelligence cooperation, economic stability, and security issues, all against the backdrop that Cuba can no longer be a safe haven for adversaries in the Western Hemisphere,” the official added.
