The African Union Commission (AUC) has signed grant agreements with 13 leading African think tanks, organised into three pan-African consortia, marking the formal launch of the Africa Think Tank Platform (ATTP), a flagship initiative to strengthen evidence-informed policymaking and accelerate implementation of Agenda 2063.
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Integral Appointed as Referral Agent for Ghana, Ivory Coast and Senegal for FIFA World Cup 26™ Hospitality Sales
By Tendai Guvamombe
On Location, the Official Hospitality Provider of the FIFA World Cup 26™, has expanded its partnership with Integral (www.Integralsande.com), appointing the company as a Referral Agent in Ivory Coast, Ghana, and Senegal for the tournament’s official hospitality programme.
NOTICE OF FILING MISCAST AS FINAL RULING IN BOTHA–FREDA DISPUTE
A recently circulated article suggesting that “mining authorities have backed” claims relating to the disputed area between Botha Gold Mine and Freda Rebecca Gold Mine has raised concern among stakeholders, amid growing fears that a procedural court filing is being misrepresented as a final legal determination.
Energy Capital & Power Launches ‘Prospect’ – the Global Newsroom for Energy and Mining
Prospect is now the group’s independent, online platform for comprehensive and timely coverage of energy and mining in Africa, Europe, the MENA region and the Americas.
Wicknell Chivayo Scales Up Philanthropy: Pledge Increases to USD 5 Million in Show of Radical Generosity
In an extraordinary display of patriotism and financial commitment to national development, businessman and philanthropist Sir Wicknell Chivayo has significantly upscaled his support for Zimbabwe’s socio-economic agenda.
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.
FASTJET ZIMBABWE INTRODUCES NEW ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CUPS
Fastjet Zimbabwe, the award-winning airline, is pleased to announce the introduction of new environmentally friendly cups on its regional flights, effective immediately.
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/ – MSMEs 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.
Scaling the Green Wall: Mobilizing Trillion-Dollar Financing to Anchor Africa’s COP30 Climate Resilience
Moving beyond the rhetoric of unfulfilled pledges, African leaders, scientists, and policymakers have consolidated a technical roadmap designed to transform the continent from a passive recipient of aid into a proactive hub for global climate solutions.
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.