Business

CEW 2026 ignites regional oil and renewables dialogue

2026-04-04T16:48:17+01:00

CEW 2026 kicked off in Paramaribo, Suriname, uniting government officials, investors and industry leaders to explore the region’s evolving energy landscape on March 30.

NICE awards Bell Integration ‘Implementation Partner of the Year’ for CX innovation and AI-led transformation

2026-04-04T16:38:38+01:00

Bell Integration has been awarded Implementation Partner of the Year by NICE, recognising exceptional contributions to expanding the global adoption of CXone Mpower, NICE's AI-driven customer service platform.

UK hospitality sector warns of "suffocating costs" as new taxes take effect

2026-04-04T16:27:33+01:00

The UK Hospitality Association issued a stark warning as a new wave of business rates and minimum wage increases officially came into force.

JLR sees sales recover after cyber attack

2026-04-03T12:56:30+01:00

Car giant Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has revealed a recovery in sales over the past quarter after restarting production following the impact of a major cyber attack.

Ghana boycotts Africa Energies Summit as industry pushes back against discrimination

2026-04-03T12:41:43+01:00

Ghana has moved to boycott the upcoming Africa Energies Summit in London this May, a decision that reflects growing frustration across the African oil and gas industry over discrimination, exclusion and the marginalization of African voices at events that claim to represent the continent’s energy future.

Caribbean scales up energy financing as Afreximbank expands CARICOM commitment

2026-04-02T14:15:53+01:00

The Caribbean’s energy ambitions received a major financial boost this March as Afreximbank confirmed it is increasing its CARICOM financing capacity to $5 billion, marking a significant step toward closing the region’s infrastructure and development funding gap.

Abu Dhabi's IFC announces 36% surge in AUM, 51% increase in workforce and over 12,000 licences in 2025

2026-04-01T19:34:38+01:00

ADGM, Abu Dhabi's International Financial Centre (IFC), delivered a year of solid growth and strategic milestones, reinforcing its role in Abu Dhabi's status as the 'Capital of Capital'.

The Coca-Cola system in South Africa announces R17.6B investment, supporting economic growth

2026-04-01T19:31:36+01:00

The Coca-Cola system in South Africa, comprised of Coca-Cola and its authorized bottlers - Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa and Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages - today announced a planned R17.6 billion investment in South Africa through 2030.

Millions of families in line for Child Benefit rate increase

2026-03-31T22:29:33+01:00

Millions of families claiming Child Benefit will see an increase in their payments from next week, as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) encourages those yet to claim to use the HMRC app or go online to claim theirs today.

ScottishPower's five year £12bn investment plan to rewire central and southern Scotland kicks off

2026-03-31T22:22:30+01:00

ScottishPower’s transmission business, SP Energy Networks, has officially kick-started its five year £12bn rewiring programme of the central and southern Scotland electricity grid.

Technology award seals hat-trick of titles in just three months for Aurrigo International

2026-03-31T22:16:28+01:00

A global provider of autonomy software, fully autonomous vehicles and mobile robotic platforms has sealed a hat-trick of award wins in the first three months of 2026.

Chancellor to urge G7 partners to follow UK lead in long term energy security

2026-03-29T23:14:11+01:00

The UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer will urge partners to act now to boost energy supply and lock in long-term energy security, when she meets G7 Finance Ministers, Energy Ministers and Central Bank Governors with the Energy Secretary on today.

Coal could provide African SMEs much-needed fiscal relief amid escalating fuel prices

2026-03-29T23:09:49+01:00

Africa continues to face significant implications from the ongoing Gulf war, with Brent prices fluctuating from $81 per barrel on March 3 to $112 on March 12 and back down to $98 on March 25.

But escalating crude prices bring challenges beyond imports, with African economies which rely heavily on diesel-fired power generation now faced with both unreliable supplies and heightened fuel costs. This challenge is most felt by small to medium-sized enterprises (SME), which now face a punishing rise in power costs at a time when margins are already under pressure. In this environment, coal-fired power generation deserves renewed attention.

With reserves estimated in the hundreds of billions of tons, Africa’s coal market stands to offer the fiscal relief many African SMEs require. As geopolitical tensions continue to mount across the Gulf and prices face even greater fluctuation in the near-term, the question is no longer whether coal-fired power generation is politically fashionable, but how African economies can utilize the resource to stabilize power costs, preserve foreign exchange and support business continuity. Prices at the pump have escalated in recent weeks, leaving diesel-reliant businesses faced with even greater fiscal pressure.

SXSW London unveils 2026 Festival Conference Agenda and headline speakers

2026-03-29T23:07:33+01:00

SXSW London has announced the 2026 Festival Conference Agenda with industry leading sessions, themes and speakers spanning technology, business, health and culture.

NCDMB secures key local content role at African Energy Week (AEW) 2026

2026-03-28T22:58:45+00:00

Parastatal regulatory agency the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) will participate at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 as an official Local Content Partner, reinforcing its leadership in advancing indigenous capacity across Africa’s energy sector.

Xi recalibrates Chinese officials’ understanding of governance achievement

2026-03-27T23:23:57+00:00

A light bulb is not something most people would associate with governance.