Ghana’s Energy Minister to Headline African Energy Week (AEW) 2026

Ghana’s Minister for Energy & Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, will join African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 this October. Backed by a newly secured $3.5-billion investment drive and a pivot toward nuclear and battery-supported renewables, the Minister is expected to share critical insights into Ghana’s regulatory reforms and the future of its offshore blocks.

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Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEDFA) backs Africa’s next generation of digital businesses at Converge Africa 2026

Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEDFA) backs Africa’s next generation of digital businesses at Converge Africa 2026Taking place from 4–6 May 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, Converge Africa brings together leaders across e-commerce, fintech, payments, logistics, digital marketing, and cybersecurity to shape the future of digital commerce CAPE TOWN, South Africa, April 17, 2026/ –&nbspMSMEs are the backbone of South Africa’s economy, contributing over 60% of employment and a significant share of GDP, yet many still face barriers to market access, funding, and digital integration.

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Wicknell Chivayo Pledges $3.6 Million “Independence Gift” to Zimbabwean Parliamentarians

​HARARE – In a move that has sparked widespread conversation across the political spectrum, prominent businessman Wicknell Chivayo has announced a massive USD 3.6 million donation aimed at boosting grassroots development across Zimbabwe. The announcement, made via his social media platforms on the occasion of the country’s 46th Independence Day, marks one of the largest individual philanthropic pledges to the legislative body in recent history.

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