Source: United States Agency for International Development (USAID) |

United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Launches the Africa Trade Desk through Prosper Africa

The Africa Trade Desk bridges the gap between African suppliers and U.S. retailers by establishing a secure supply chain from Africa to U.S. retailers by consolidating logistics, insurance, and track and trace technology from farm to retailer

Today, Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman announced the launch of the Africa Trade Desk, a signature trade platform from Prosper Africa that links large U.S. food retailers to African producers. The announcement was made during the Atlanta Phambili: A Trade & Investment Gateway to Africa & South Africa event, an event highlighting the…

Source: African Energy Chamber |

Panoro Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to Discuss Africa’s Promising Exploration and Production (E&P) Prospects at African Energy Week (AEW) 2024

The African Energy Week: Invest in African Energy conference will showcase current trends and the future of Africa’s energy sector

John Hamilton, CEO of independent exploration and production (E&P) company Panoro Energy, will participate as a speaker at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024, Africa’s premier event for the oil and gas sector, taking place on November 4-8 in Cape Town. Representing the international major’s upstream development…

Source: British High Commission Pretoria |

South African projects seize opportunity to tackle climate crisis and create jobs

Fifteen exciting climate projects from across the country have been selected to take part in the third phase of the Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) in South Africa

The businesses were chosen from 173 applications following a rigorous selection process. The chosen projects come from the energy, transportation, agriculture, forestry and other land uses, circular economy and water sectors. The businesses concerned will receive tailored one-to-one and group support from financial, technical and gender equality and social inclusion…

Source: Energy Capital & Power |

Angola’s Oil and Gas Sector: A Gateway to Opportunity for Brazil

Taking place from 2-4 October, the Angola Oil & Gas event will ignite collaboration between Angola and Brazil in the oil and gas sector, offering a dynamic platform for partnership and growth

Angola’s push towards economic diversification and privatization has opened up opportunities for foreign investors, and Brazil has emerged as a highly strategic partner owing to its expertise in the oil and gas industry. Brazil’s trade with Africa surged by 33.7% in 2022, reaching nearly $21.5 billion, up from $15.9 billion…

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African Development Bank champions private-public partnerships and good governance for universal water access in Kenya

Kenya requires about Ksh 995 billion (around $7.5 billion) to achieve universal access to water and sanitation by 2030

Kenya’s Water and Sanitation Investors Conference 2024, held in the capital, Nairobi, concluded with a call for accelerated investment towards universal access to water and sanitation by 2030. The March 6-8 conference underscored the need for collaboration to support governments in bridging the financing gap through private sector funding, blended…

Source: President of the Republic of Kenya |

Kenya: Loss-Making Parastatals must go, President Ruto

The President directed that the government, including State corporations, must live within its means

The time is up for loss-making parastatals, President William Ruto has said. And those that make profits must stop wasteful expenditure, including financing largesse in their parent ministries and unnecessary procurement. The President directed that the government, including State corporations, must live within its means. Consequently, expenditure must never exceed…

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Angola Strives for Energy Security through Increased Oil and Gas Production

Speaking during CERAWeek in Houston, Angola’s Secretary of State for Oil and Gas José Barroso outlined the government’s long-term investment agenda

Angola aims to hold and increase oil production beyond 1.18 million barrels per day (bpd) while positioning the gas sector to account for 25% of the country’s energy needs by 2025. To achieve this, government is inviting investment into exploration and production, with industry reforms guaranteeing both a competitive and…

African Energy Chamber
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Trident to Provide Insights into African Energy Investment Opportunities at African Energy Week (AEW)

Taking place in Cape Town, African Energy Week drives new investment into the continent’s established and mid-life oil and gas assets

Jean-Michel Jacoulot, CEO of oil and gas company Trident Energy, will speak at the 2024 edition of the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference – taking place November 4-8 in Cape Town. Jacoulot is expected to address the challenges and opportunities for sustainable hydrocarbon development in Africa.…

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Source: Energy Capital & Power |

Spark+ Africa Fund to Catalyze Clean Cooking Investment at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024

The $64-million blended finance fund tackles clean cooking solutions across sub-Saharan Africa and will participate at the upcoming Invest in African Energy forum in Paris

Spark+ Africa Fund Partner Peter George will speak on opportunities in financing clean cooking solutions in sub-Saharan Africa at the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 forum. The $64-million impact investment fund finances companies that provide next-generation, scalable and distributed cooking energy solutions utilizing a range of fuel types,…

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Perenco Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Confirmed to Speak at Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris

Recently-appointed CEO Armel Simondin will share insights into Perenco’s gas monetization plans at the Invest in African Energy Forum this May

Perenco’s recently-appointed CEO, Armel Simondin, will participate as a distinguished speaker at the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum, accompanied by a five-person delegation. Taking place in Paris on May 14-15, the event serves to facilitate connections between European and African energy players, with a view to advancing sustainable…