African Oil and Gas Industry to Boycott Africa Energies Summit Over Local Content, Representation Concerns
By refusing to hire Black professionals, the company is playing into the narrative that Africa does not have a place in global energy discussions JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 11, 2026/ — The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) – the voice of the…
Can Africa’s Mining Reforms Deliver Billions in Investment?
African Mining Week 2026 will showcase how legal certainty and modernized mining frameworks are creating billion-dollar opportunities for exploration and beneficiation CAPE TOWN, South Africa, March 11, 2026/ — Africa’s mineral-rich countries are moving quickly to unlock investment, diversify production and…
Africa’s hotel development pipeline hits record high as East Africa leads in construction momentum
675 new African hotels and resorts in the pipeline as Africa records fastest inbound tourism growth globally CAPE TOWN, South Africa, March 10, 2026/ — The 2026 Hotel Chain Development Pipelines in Africa report by W Hospitality Group reveals a record…
Nigeria signs Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 host agreement; gears up for Africa’s biggest marketplace
Nigeria to host the fifth Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 (IATF2027) from 5 to 11 November 2027 LAGOS, Nigeria, March 10, 2026/ — The Federal Republic of Nigeria has today signed the host agreement for the fifth Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 (IATF2027),…
African Iron Ore: Driving Industrialization, Investment and Regional Growth
African Mining Week 2026 will showcase investment and lucrative prospects within Africa’s iron ore and steel manufacturing value chain CAPE TOWN, South Africa, March 9, 2026/ — Home to 30% of the world’s critical mineral reserves, Africa has emerged as a…
Staatsolie to Chart Suriname’s Offshore Future at Caribbean Energy Week 2026
The national oil company will showcase its role in shaping offshore investment opportunities, recent exploration milestones and initiatives to prepare Suriname’s private sector for the country’s emerging oil and gas boom PARAMARIBO, Suriname, March 9, 2026/ — Suriname’s national oil company…
Sanders: Who Gains, Who Loses: The Global Cost of the Iran War, and the Caribbean Fallout
By Sir Ronald Sanders Sir Ronald Sanders It is a mistake to believe that the war in Iran and the retaliatory actions in the Gulf are too far away to matter to the Caribbean. The fallout is already reaching the…
Venezuela’s Deputy Minister Arturo Gil Visits Cape Town to Advance Energy Ties
The visit builds on an MoU signed between Venezuelan petroleum authorities and the African Energy Chamber in February 2026, representing the next step in this collaborative initiative CAPE TOWN, South Africa, March 6, 2026/ — Following the historic visit by the…
African Energy Chamber Amplifies Diversity Fight in Africa’s Energy Sector
Africa’s energy renaissance, the Chamber argues, must be defined not only by reserves, LNG terminals or licensing rounds — but by who holds influence and who benefits from growth SANDTON, South Africa, March 5, 2026/ — As Africa’s oil and gas…
Caribbean Energy Week 2026: Suriname Oil Minister to Chart Upstream Expansion
Minister of Oil, Gas and Environment Patrick Brunings will highlight Suriname’s evolving offshore energy strategy and regional cooperation opportunities as the country emerges as a dynamic Caribbean energy frontier PARAMARIBO, Suriname, March 3, 2026/ — Minister of Oil, Gas and Environment…
