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Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
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Egypt: President El-Sisi Witnesses Swearing-in of the New Ministers

Following the swearing-in ceremony of the new Deputy Prime Minister, ministers, and deputy ministers, a commemorative photo was taken with the President in the presence of the Prime Minister

Today, at the Presidential Headquarters in Heliopolis, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi witnessed the swearing-in of the new Deputy Prime Minister, ministers, and deputy ministers, in the presence of Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly.  The appointments were as follows: Dr. Hussein Mohamed Ahmed Eissa, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs. Lieutenant…

APO Group

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APO Group’s Rania El Rafie Appointed Chair of Public Sector & Thought Leadership Awards Judging Committee for the Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards

The appointment reflects APO Group’s leadership in shaping communications excellence across Africa and the Middle East

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading multi-award-winning, pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, has announced the appointment of Rania El Rafie, Vice President of  Public Relations & Strategic Communications, as Chair of the Public Sector & Thought Leadership Awards Judging Committee for the Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards.…

Vantage Capital Group
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Vantage Capital exits investment in Seaton Estates

After a 4-year investment period, Vantage has been fully exited through a combination of sale proceeds and a senior debt refinance by FedGroup

Vantage Capital (www.VantageCapital.co.za), Africa’s largest mezzanine debt fund manager, announced that it has fully exited its investment in Seaton Estates (“Seaton”), a residential coastal development located on the North Coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. The promoter of Seaton is Collins Residential, the residential arm of a diversified group with…

Energy Capital & Power
Source: Energy Capital & Power |

Africa’s Rare Earth Momentum Builds as Global Demand Triples by 2035

Africa’s share of the global rare earths market is expected to reach 9% by 2035 - but increased exploration could raise this contribution even further

Global demand for rare earths is set to triple by 2035, reaching 150,000 tons from 91,000 tons in 2024. As producers and consumers seek new sources of supply to meet this surge, Africa is increasingly coming into focus. Projected to account for 9% of global output by 2029, the continent…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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President Adama Barrow Inaugurates Infrastructure Built by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Electricity Access Project in Banjul, the Gambia

The inaugurations which began on February 7, 2026, at Njongon, will be held from February 7 – 15, 2026 at different locations within The Gambia, during which other electricity access projects will also be inaugurated

The Gambian Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines in collaboration with the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC), has begun the series of inauguration of electricity infrastructures completed in five locations of the country as part of the implementation of ECOWAS Regional Electricity Access Project (ECOWAS-REAP). The inaugurations which began…

VUKA Group
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Mobilising momentum for Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) industrialisation: New Critical Minerals & Industrialisation Forum

Heading the call to turn dialogue into action

The organisers of the DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum have announced the launch of a new, co-located event to this flagship annual gathering in Kolwezi, namely, the DRC Critical Minerals & Industrialisation Forum. “The successful 2025 edition of DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum reaffirmed that industrialisation is the key to transforming the…

Identy.io
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Identy.io Announces Strategic Expansion in Africa

Expansion Plans to Bridge the Digital Gap with a Biometric Authentication Technology Tailored to Africa's Unique Economic Developmental Needs

Identy.io (www.Identy.io), a global biometric authentication technology company specializing in secure, mobile-first identity verification, announced today its expansion plans for Africa. This expansion will enhance Identy.io’s service offerings in key markets on the continent, including Kenya and Nigeria. To facilitate this growth, the company has appointed a regional leadership team…

State House Seychelles
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India Announces USD 175 Million Special Economic Package as Seychelles–India Partnership Enters a New Chapter

The six-day State Visit, taking place shortly after President Herminie’s first 100 days in office, sends a strong signal of the shared resolve of both nations to deepen cooperation and deliver tangible benefits to their peoples

President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr. Patrick Herminie, today held high-level talks with the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, His Excellency Shri Narendra Modi, at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, marking a major milestone in President Herminie’s ongoing State Visit to India. At the conclusion of wide-ranging…

SolarAfrica

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SolarAfrica secures R1.5 billion to deliver more reliable, affordable power to South African businesses

By combining utility-scale renewable generation with a more flexible delivery via wheeling, SolarAfrica is helping companies access greener energy without the upfront capital outlay traditionally associated with on-site solar systems

SolarAfrica reaches financial close on SunCentral 2, unlocking the next 114 MW of its utility solar development that will have a total 1 GW at full scale. The R1.5 billion investment, provided by FirstRand Bank Limited (acting through its Rand Merchant Bank division) and Investec Bank Limited (acting through its…

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Scottish Africa Business Association Strengthens Subsea Links with Egypt at Subsea Expo

Building on the momentum from Subsea Expo and the Minister’s visit, SABA will lead a trade delegation to Egypt in April 2026 in partnership with The EIC

The Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA) (www.AfricaScot.com) has strengthened international links and opened new opportunities for Scottish companies following a highly successful presence at Subsea Expo in Aberdeen, organised by the Global Underwater Hub. As part of its programme at the event, SABA hosted an inward delegation from Egypt and…