Namibia is rapidly emerging as a serious player in the global energy landscape, following a 57% increase in the Mopane field’s contingent resources to 1.38 billion barrels of oil equivalent (boe). This revised estimate marks a critical shift from potential to probability, reinforcing confidence that the country’s offshore basin holds commercially viable, large-scale resources...

The Afreximbank-backed refinancing of the Dangote Refinery marks more than a financial restructuring; it represents a strategic turning point for Nigeria’s oil sector. The deal is set to reshape domestic refining capacity, influence regional energy dynamics, and strengthen the country’s position in the global downstream market. According to Aliko Dangote, the refinancing enha...

South Africa’s tourism industry is experiencing a strong resurgence, marked by rising visitor numbers, high hotel occupancy rates, and expanding employment across the sector. Nearly one million people now earn a living from the visitor economy, underscoring tourism’s growing importance as a driver of national growth. More notably, the sector is contributing a greater share to...

Nigeria’s state-owned energy company, NNPC Limited, is taking measured steps towards a potential listing on major international exchanges such as the New York Stock Exchange or the London Stock Exchange. This move goes far beyond a conventional initial public offering; it represents a deliberate effort to reposition the company as a transparent, commercially driven enterprise...

Washington, D.C., USA — African Leadership Magazine (ALM) will officially unveil the highly anticipated Top 40 African Finance Leaders 2026 during the African Finance Leaders Forum & Awards 2026, scheduled for April 15, 2026, in Washington, D.C.

Held under the theme, “Strategic Convergence: Aligning Global Capital with Africa’s Growth Imperatives,” the For...