(IN BRIEF) Nokia has extended its strategic partnership with Vodafone and Vodacom under Vodafone’s five-year RAN investment programme, reinforcing its leadership in 5G infrastructure across Europe and Africa. The collaboration will see Nokia deploy equipment from its AirScale RAN portfolio, … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Finland, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 5G Dual-Band Massive MIMO, Africa, AI-Powered Networks, AirScale RAN, connectivity, digital transformation, ETHIOPIA, Europe, Kenya, MantaRay NM, Mark Atkinson, mobile innovation, network infrastructure, Nokia, Nokia and Vodafone Deepen 5G Partnership with New Deployments Across Europe and Africa, Nokia Extends Long-Term Collaboration with Vodafone to Deliver Next-Generation 5G Networks on Two Continents, Nokia Strengthens Partnership with Vodafone and Vodacom to Drive 5G Expansion Across Europe and Africa, RAN investment programme, ReefShark, Safaricom, South Africa, sustainable technology, telecommunications, Vodacom, vodafone, VodafoneThree
(IN BRIEF) Henkel, through its adhesives brand Pritt, has donated EUR 100,000 to UNICEF as part of its ‘We craft for children’ initiative, supporting education programs in humanitarian contexts, particularly in Africa. The donation can help provide around 660 ‘School-in-a-Box’ … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Non Profit, Technology
Tagged adhesives brand, Africa, children’s education, creativity, CSR initiatives, EUR 100000 donation, global education support, Henkel, humanitarian settings, Mark Dorn, motor skills, NGOs, partnership, Pritt, School-in-a-Box, UNICEF, United Nations, vulnerable children, We craft for children
(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies, together with QatarEnergy and SNPC, has secured the Nzombo exploration permit in the Republic of the Congo, covering 1,000 square kilometers offshore Pointe-Noire. TotalEnergies will operate the permit with a 50% stake, alongside QatarEnergy (35%) and SNPC … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged Africa, energy strategy, high impact prospects, Kevin McLachlan, Moho facilities, Nzombo exploration permit, offshore exploration, oil and gas exploration, partnership, Pointe-Noire, QatarEnergy, Republic of the Congo, SNPC, sustainability, TotalEnergies
(IN BRIEF) DHL Supply Chain has announced a refreshed leadership team as part of its Strategy 2030 transformation, reinforcing customer engagement and global growth ambitions. Effective September 2025, Andries Retief becomes Chief Development Officer, tasked with building innovative supply chain … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Africa, Andries Retief, appointment, Bremer Pauw, Chief Customer Officer, Chief Development Officer, customer-first strategy, DHL, DHL Supply Chain, Europe, Global Growth, Hendrik Venter, leadership, Leadership changes, Logistics Transformation, Marco Brüggemann, Middle East, Strategy 2030, sustainable supply chains
(IN BRIEF) Hexagon AB will acquire French aerial-mapping firm APEI—operator of a private survey aircraft fleet across Europe and Africa—to expand its geospatial content capabilities. APEI’s longstanding partnership with Hexagon includes contributions to the Hexagon Content Program and HxDR platform. … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged acquisition, aerial mapping, Africa, APEI, elevation models, Europe, France, geospatial data, Geosystems Division, Hexagon AB, Hexagon Content Program, HxDR, Norbert Hanke, partnership, private survey aircraft, regulatory approvals
(IN BRIEF) Emmanuel Adjei, a sports scientist at TUM, embarks on a 10,000-kilometer charity ride from Munich to Accra to promote educational equity and raise funds for the NGO EduSpots. Starting on June 7, 2025, the journey will cover 15 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Non Profit, Science, Society, Sports, Technology
Tagged access to education, Africa, Bike2MyRoots, charity ride, cycling journey, educational equity, EduSpots, Emmanuel Adjei, Equal opportunities, fundraising, GHANA, Munich to Accra, Sports Science, TUM University Hospital, women’s education
(IN BRIEF) A study led by TUM and supported by the University of Oxford has revealed that producing green hydrogen in Africa for export to Europe is much more expensive than previously assumed. Only a small fraction of potential production … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Africa, climate-compatible growth, Emissions Reduction, Europe, financing costs, GREEN HYDROGEN, green transition, hydrogen production, off-take agreements, partnership, policy intervention, price guarantees, renewable energy, sustainability, sustainable development, TUM, University of Oxford
(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd has restructured its operations in Africa to enhance its presence in line with Strategy 2030. The company has divided its previous two Areas into four, creating new divisions for West Africa, Central Africa, South Africa, and East … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Africa, Caroline Aubert-Adewuyi, central Africa, East Africa, Hapag-Lloyd, Jesper Kanstrup, Lars Sørensen, local leadership, logistics, Market Growth, Mauritius, organizational restructuring, partnership, Quality Service Center, Rogelio Busto, shipping, South Africa, Strategy 2030, Sub-Region Africa, Thomas Elling, West Africa
(IN BRIEF) Wood has secured contracts valued at approximately $100 million to support flare gas reduction and carbon efficiency projects in Iraq’s largest oil fields. The work includes engineering, procurement, and construction services aimed at improving operational efficiency and supporting … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Africa, carbon efficiency, decarbonisation, Ellis Renforth, energy future, environmental impact, EPC, Europe, flare gas emissions, flare gas reduction, gas flaring, Iraq, Middle East, oil fields, Operational Efficiency, partnership, recruitment, sustainability, sustainable energy, UAE, Wood
(IN BRIEF) EIB Global and Family Bank in Kenya have launched a €100 million financing initiative to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those owned or led by women and youth entrepreneurs. The partnership, which includes a €50 million … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Investment
Tagged 2X Challenge, Africa, agriculture, credit line, EIB Global, EU, European Investment Bank, Family Bank, financing, Global Gateway, Hans Stausboll, Investing in Young Businesses in Africa (IYBA), Kenya, Nancy Njau, SMEs, sustainable growth, Thomas Östros, trade, women entrepreneurs, youth entrepreneurs
(IN BRIEF) The BW Singapore regasification unit in Ravenna has completed commissioning and will soon begin operations, adding 5 billion cubic meters to Italy’s LNG regasification capacity. This will bring Italy’s total regasification capacity to 28 billion cubic meters annually, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Africa, BW Singapore, energy diversification, energy security, gas supply, infrastructure, Italy, LNG, natural gas, partnership, Piombino, Qatar, Ravenna, regasification, renewable energy, Snam, sustainability, sustainable energy, USA
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has pledged $60 million to support LeapFrog Investments’ Climate Investment Strategy, a fund aiming to deploy $500 million for green technologies across Africa and Asia. Joined by partners such as IFC, Temasek, and SIFEM, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg, Technology
Tagged Africa, Andy Kuper, ASIA, Battery Smart, clean technology, climate finance, Climate Investment Strategy, EIB, European Investment Bank, Global Emissions, green transition, greenhouse gas reduction, IFC, IMF, LeapFrog Investments, low-carbon mobility, Nadia Calviño, renewable energy, rooftop solar, SIFEM, Spring Meetings 2025, sustainable development, Temasek, World Bank Group
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) have approved new financing initiatives aimed at bolstering clean transport, energy, and innovation projects, as well as enhancing water and sanitation infrastructure in Africa with a total … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Africa, Automotive Sector, clean transport, Critical Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, deep tech, EIB, EIF, energy infrastructure, EU4Business Guarantee Facility, European Investment Bank, European Investment Fund, global partnerships, INNOVATION, Manufacturing, Nadia Calviño, partnership, strategic autonomy, sustainability, sustainable development, UKRAINE, venture capital, war-affected enterprises, water and sanitation, €11.5 billion, €3.6 billion
(IN BRIEF) Metso has launched its advanced Dewatering Development Hub in Irapuato, Mexico, on April 10, 2025, marking a significant milestone in its pursuit of enhanced customer service and innovation. The facility manufactures polymer filter plates for both internal and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged Africa, Armando Luna, Asia-Pacific, customer service, Dewatering Development Hub, dewatering technology, distribution center, environmental sustainability, EUR 45 million investment, filtration technology, Giuseppe Campanelli, global markets, Great Place to Work®, Irapuato, Larox®, Metso, Mexico, net-zero CO₂ emissions, Operational Efficiency, partership, polymer filter plates, Product Development, production optimization, solar power, sustainability, Tomas Hakala
(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group has structured its supply chain into regional networks, positioning factories and distribution centres across three continents. This system enhances responsiveness to market changes while reducing transportation emissions. Currently, the company operates six factories in Denmark, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Africa, Americas, ASIA, Belgium, CHINA, Czechia, Denmark, distribution centres, Europe, factories, GROWTH, Hungary, INNOVATION, LEGO Group, Mexico, Middle East, Pacific, partnership, Quality, region-based supply chain, regional distribution centres, safety, supply chain resilience, sustainability, sustainable logistics, three continents, U.S. factory, Vietnam, Virginia
(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has completed a series of strategic acquisitions and agreements to expand its renewable energy portfolio across Europe, Africa, and Canada. In Europe, the acquisition of VSB Group—an established developer in wind and solar energy—strengthens its integrated electricity … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged 100 TWh, 35 GW, Africa, Alberta, Big Sky Solar, Bujagali, CANADA, carbon credits, divestment process, Europe, hydropower, integrated electricity, MALAWI, multi-energy strategy, partnership, pipeline, profitability, Puutionsaari, renewable energy, RES, Rwanda, SN Power, Solar, Stéphane Michel, sustainability, TotalEnergies, Uganda, VSB Group, Wind
(IN BRIEF) The University of St. Gallen (HSG) is spearheading three innovative projects—Nostradamus, LandShift, and AfroGrow—aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture and land use, with financial support from both the EU’s Horizon Europe programme and the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Education, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Africa, AfroGrow, agroforestry, artificial intelligence, CHF 2.9 million, climate neutrality, Cyprus University of Technology, digital transformation, Dr. Sabine Hoidn, Earth observation, Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence, Europe, Horizon Europe, HSG, IoT, land use, LandShift, living labs, New European Bauhaus, Nostradamus, Research and Innovation, socio-economic impact, stakeholder engagement, sustainable agriculture, sustainable governance, Swiss State Secretariat for Education, University of St. Gallen
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has committed $75 million to Helios Fund V, a private equity fund managed by Helios Investment Partners. Focusing on sectors like digital infrastructure, financial services, and tech-enabled services, the fund aligns with … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Africa, Ambroise Fayolle, David Masondo, digital infrastructure, EU-Africa Global Gateway, European Investment Bank, financial services, gender equality, Helios Fund V, Helios Investment Partners, investment, private equity, technology
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is joining forces with Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to finance the $750 million Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund (ICRF), a major step towards advancing climate adaptation and sustainable infrastructure across Africa. EIB’s contribution of … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News
Tagged AFC, Africa, Africa Finance Corporation, Ambroise Fayolle, climate adaptation, EIB, European Investment Bank, Green Climate Fund, Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund, Samaila Zubairu, sustainable infrastructure
(IN BRIEF) Metso has secured an order to carry out repairs and enhancements to a bucket-wheel stacker reclaimer at a customer’s stockyard in Africa. The project will involve upgrades to mechanical, structural, and electrical components, aimed at improving operational efficiency, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Africa, bucket-wheel stacker reclaimer, equipment modernization, material handling, Metso, mining, partnership, repairs, service solutions, stockyard operations, sustainability, Upgrades
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