The High Street Journal

Zimbabwe Launches Mining Week to Position Country in Global Critical Minerals Economy

Zimbabwe Mining Week positions the country as a global critical minerals hub, focusing on processing, industrialisation, investment, and sustainable value…

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Scottish Africa Business Association Strengthens Ties with Egypt at Subsea Expo

SABA strengthens ties with Egypt at Subsea Expo, fostering subsea and energy partnerships, with a trade delegation planned to explore…

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Africa’s $29.5 Trillion Mineral Wealth Risks Going Untapped, AFC Study Shows

Africa holds $29.5 trillion in minerals, yet underdeveloped infrastructure and misaligned demand limit value capture, while regional planning could unlock…

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Energy Ministers Head to Paris Forum as Investors Size Up Africa’s 2026 Energy Project Pipeline

Energy ministers from four African nations head to Paris forum, showcasing bankable projects, infrastructure progress and investment reforms as global…

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ITFC Signs US$35 Million Facility to Strengthen Djibouti’s Maritime Bunkering Sector

ITFC signed a US$35 million financing facility with Djibouti to strengthen bunkering services, boost port competitiveness, enhance energy security, and…

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African Energy Chamber Criticises Overseas Africa-Focused Energy Events, Urges Firms to Hire and Promote Africans

African Energy Chamber urges Africa-focused energy events to be held on the continent and hire Africans, warning exclusion from leadership…

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Sisterhood Or Strain? Inside Women’s Leadership: Lessons From Academia

Women in Ghanaian universities experience contrasting female leadership, ranging from empowering mentorship to Queen Bee rivalry, shaped by culture, hierarchy,…

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Is AU willing to become the institution Africa needs?

Africans question the AU’s impact, calling for bold reforms toward a single currency, unified military, and common market to match…

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South Africa Joins Afreximbank, Launches $8 Billion Country Programme

South Africa joins Afreximbank as its 54th member, unlocking a US$8 billion country programme to boost trade, industrial development, and regional…

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Equatorial Guinea Deepens Gas Ambitions as Chevron Deal Lifts GEPetrol Stake in Aseng

Equatorial Guinea and Chevron signed an Aseng gas deal boosting GEPetrol’s stake to 32.55%, strengthening state participation and advancing the…

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Emelia Arthur Takes President Mahama’s Aquaculture Vision to the Ground as Fisheries Minister Tours Fish Farms Nationwide

From ponds to policy, Emelia Arthur’s nationwide farm tour tests whether Ghana’s aquaculture ambitions can shift from paperwork to production,…

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Legacy Customs Systems Face Extinction Without AI, ASYCUDA Founder Warns

ASYCUDA founder Jean Gurunlian warns Customs systems not built on large language models will become obsolete as static, rule-based platforms…

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Africa Energy Bank Emerges as New Anchor for Frontier Oil and Gas Investment

Africa Energy Bank is emerging as a new source of risk capital to support frontier oil and gas exploration in…

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AfDB Approves $3.9 M Power Sector Support Programme for 13 African Countries

The African Development Bank approved a $3.9 million programme to support 13 African countries in implementing energy reforms under Mission…

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S&P Assigns ‘A/A-1’ Ratings with Positive Outlook to Africa Finance Corporation

S&P Global assigned Africa Finance Corporation ‘A/A-1’ ratings with a positive outlook, citing strong liquidity, disciplined risk management and its…

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