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AEW 2026 to Explore Africa’s Shift from Local Content Participation to Industrialization 1 Events & Expos International Sponsored Content 

AEW 2026 to Explore Africa’s Shift from Local Content Participation to Industrialization

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As Africa develops its estimated 125.3 billion barrels of crude oil and 620 trillion cubic feet of natural gas to strengthen energy security and expand local economies, local-content frameworks are entering a new phase. Governments are moving beyond requirements for local employment and procurement toward building domestic industrial capacity and strengthening digital compliance while maintaining an investment environment capable of delivering competitive returns for international partners. Developments across Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Ghana, Angola and other African markets reflect this shift. African Energy Week (AEW) 2026, scheduled for October 12 –… Read More Here
Electra Mining Africa showcases the technologies shaping tomorrow’s industry 2 Sponsored Content Events & Expos 

Electra Mining Africa showcases the technologies shaping tomorrow’s industry

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As industrial technologies continue to evolve at pace, mining, manufacturing and industrial businesses are under increasing pressure to improve productivity, strengthen safety, reduce operating costs and meet growing sustainability expectations. At the same time, rapid advances in digital technologies are transforming how organisations design, manage and optimise their operations. The focus has shifted from exploring technological possibilities to implementing practical solutions that deliver measurable business value. As these technologies continue to mature, organisations are moving beyond stand-alone digital solutions towards connected, intelligent operations. Industrial automation, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, predictive… Read More Here
Sustainable solutions driving industry transformation at Electra Mining Africa 3 Events & Expos Sponsored Content 

Sustainable solutions driving industry transformation at Electra Mining Africa

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Renewable energy, ESG, decarbonisation and environmental innovation are increasingly shaping strategic decision-making across mining, manufacturing and industry. Organisations are seeking to improve energy security, reduce emissions, strengthen supply chain competitiveness and position themselves for long-term sustainable growth. International customers, investors and supply chain partners are also placing greater emphasis on ESG performance, carbon reporting and responsible business practices, making measurable sustainability progress an important competitive advantage. Organisations looking to embed sustainable, cost-saving and waste-minimising improvements throughout their operations will find practical solutions at this year’s Electra Mining Africa, the largest… Read More Here
Development Finance, Advisory and Research Leaders Join Power Africa Today at AEW 2026 4 Events & Expos International Sponsored Content 

Development Finance, Advisory and Research Leaders Join Power Africa Today at AEW 2026

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The institutional architecture around African power investment has grown considerably more sophisticated in recent years, with multilateral lenders, specialized blended finance vehicles, global law firms and energy research houses all playing active roles in how projects are structured, financed and brought to market. Speakers confirmed for the Power Africa Today conference during African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 in Cape Town, October 12-16, represent the complete investment ecosystem at work across the continent. The World Bank’s role in shaping Africa’s power investment landscape is well established, and Infrastructure Program Leader Mirlan… Read More Here
AEW 2026 to Position Transmission at the Center of Africa’s Data Center Buildout 5 Events & Expos International Sponsored Content 

AEW 2026 to Position Transmission at the Center of Africa’s Data Center Buildout

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The rapid expansion of AI and cloud computing is driving substantial capital deployment into Africa’s digital infrastructure. This positions high capacity hyperscale campuses as a core asset class. South Africa remains the largest digital hub on the continent, anchoring a mature data center ecosystem that is actively scaling to capture regional enterprise demand. This institutional growth underscores the necessity for synchronized development between digital infrastructure and national energy networks. This structural imperative will take center stage at African Energy Week (AEW) 2026’s dedicated AI and Data Center track: Renegade Intel,… Read More Here
Grid Gap in Focus as Southern African Utility Leaders Join AEW Power Africa Today 6 International Energy Events & Expos Sponsored Content 

Grid Gap in Focus as Southern African Utility Leaders Join AEW Power Africa Today

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Senior executives from some of Southern Africa’s top power utilities and grid operators are confirmed to speak at the Power Africa Today conference during African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 in Cape Town from October 12-16. Their participation reflects the growing focus on transmission infrastructure, grid modernization and regional power market integration as the continent works to match generation growth with the networks needed to deliver it. South Africa’s Eskom has stabilized its generation fleet after years of load-shedding, recording more than 340 consecutive days without power cuts and a 98.9%… Read More Here
FEC Chamber of Mines Opens Forum on Revising DRC Mining Code to Boost Investment 7 Mining in DRC Events & Expos 

FEC Chamber of Mines Opens Forum on Revising DRC Mining Code to Boost Investment

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DRC Mining Code Review: FEC Chamber of Mines Launches Forum to Strengthen Investment and Competitiveness The Chamber of Mines of the Federation of Enterprises of Congo (FEC) on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, launched a three-day forum in Kinshasa aimed at reviewing the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Mining Code. The forum brings together mining experts, industry operators, investors, government officials, and other stakeholders to develop recommendations for a more stable, competitive, and investment-friendly legal framework capable of supporting the long-term growth of the country’s mining sector. DRC’s Strategic Role in the… Read More Here
Glencore Reinforces Commitment to Sustainable Mining and Local Value Creation in the DRC 8 Mining in DRC Corporate News Events & Expos 

Glencore Reinforces Commitment to Sustainable Mining and Local Value Creation in the DRC

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Glencore Highlights Responsible Mining and Local Development at DRC Mining Week 2026 Glencore has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible mining and local development after sponsoring and actively participating in a major industry event themed “From Local Player to Global Hub for Critical Minerals.” The forum, held during DRC Mining Week, brought together key stakeholders from across the mining value chain for a week of discussions on strategic priorities, investment opportunities, and the future of critical minerals. Present in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since 2007, Glencore operates two major… Read More Here
Kobold Metals’ Benjamin Katabuka Calls for Greater Geological Knowledge to Accelerate Mineral Discovery 9 Mining in DRC Corporate News Events & Expos 

Kobold Metals’ Benjamin Katabuka Calls for Greater Geological Knowledge to Accelerate Mineral Discovery

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Kobold Metals Highlights AI-Powered Exploration and Long-Term Mining Opportunities in the DRC Speaking during the panel discussion titled “Mining Exploration: From Geological Uncertainty to Strategic Planning” at DRC Mining Week 2026, Benjamin Katabuka, Managing Director of Kobold Metals DRC, outlined the company’s vision for the future of mineral exploration in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Addressing participants gathered at the Pullman Lubumbashi Grand Karavia conference venue, Katabuka emphasized that one of the country’s biggest challenges remains the lack of detailed geological data across large parts of the DRC. Despite… Read More Here
DRC Mining Week 2026 Highlights Push for Greater Women’s Inclusion in Mining Sector 10 Mining in DRC Events & Expos 

DRC Mining Week 2026 Highlights Push for Greater Women’s Inclusion in Mining Sector

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DRC Mining Week 2026 Calls for Stronger Women Participation in Mining Through Finance, Leadership and Policy Reform The 2026 edition of DRC Mining Week in Lubumbashi emphasized the need for a more structured and inclusive approach to women’s participation in the extractive industry. The discussion took place during the “Women – Mines & Leadership” forum, co-organized by FONAREV and MMG Kinsevere. The forum brought together representatives from mining companies, women leaders in the sector, financial institutions, entrepreneurship organizations, universities, and public agencies to explore ways of strengthening women’s involvement across… Read More Here

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