Business

DIFC to become the world's first AI-Native financial centre

2026-04-22T18:38:02+01:00

DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre) the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, today announced that it will become the world's first AI-Native financial centre.

ScottishPower and Masdar set UK record for biggest blade install at East Anglia THREE offshore windfarm

2026-04-22T18:32:32+01:00

ScottishPower and Masdar’s East Anglia THREE offshore windfarm has set a UK offshore wind record with the installation of its first turbine – the first in the UK to feature 115 metre blades, each one longer than a Premier League football pitch.

$100M partnership ignites Africa’s infrastructure

2026-04-21T09:33:13+01:00

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has announced the successful closing of a US$100 million, 5-year loan facility from the Export-Import Bank of India (India Exim Bank), further strengthening its long-standing partnership with the institution.

Baroness Brady “the first” announces West Ham vice-chair departure

2026-04-21T09:30:05+01:00

Baroness Karren Brady has stepped down as vice-chair of Premier League club West Ham after 16 years.

NIEC 2026: Namibia fast-tracks oil law reform as President Nandi-Ndaitwah Pushes amendment bill ahead of first oil

2026-04-20T12:02:28+01:00

Namibia’s President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has announced a major push to accelerate petroleum reforms, including progress on a Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Amendment Bill, as the country moves to fast-track governance and investment frameworks ahead of first oil.

Athletics stars on their marks to back Birmingham’s first Business Leadership Summit

2026-04-18T13:52:23+01:00

‘It’s time for Birmingham to make the most of its high value ecosystem of decision makers to attract investment and drive growth’ according to the organisation behind the city’s first ever Business Leadership Summit.

European aviation braces for turbulence as jet fuel reserves dwindle

2026-04-18T13:49:38+01:00

The European aviation sector is facing an unprecedented energy crisis as industry leaders warn that systemic jet fuel shortages could become a reality in exactly three weeks.

Medtech company Eyoto announces new interim CEO

2026-04-17T11:07:09+01:00

Birmingham-based medtech company Eyoto has appointed a new interim CEO as the company builds on its success as a pioneer in the teleoptometry sector.

Seeing the Unseen – How Canon is protecting East Africa’s Coral Reefs

2026-04-17T11:04:36+01:00

Beneath the waves of East Africa, vibrant coral reefs tell a story of both beauty and vulnerability.

Vizrt AI Keyer kills the green screen and creates virtual scenes in any environment

2026-04-17T10:59:21+01:00

Vizrt, the AI platform for visual storytelling, today announces the launch of its AI Keyer, expanding the possibilities and accessibility of virtual and extended reality (XR) scenarios.

AFC delivers Côte d’Ivoire’s first project finance Green Bond for landmark solar plant

2026-04-15T12:19:14+01:00

The AFC (Africa Finance Corporation), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has reached financial close and disbursed €43 million under the Poro Power Green Bond, the first project finance green bond in Cote d’Ivoire and the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU).

Chancellor Rachel Reeves response to IMF WEO report

2026-04-15T12:15:38+01:00

The Chancellor of the Exchequer responded to the IMF WEO report that has been issued.

VivaTech takes it to the next level for its 10th anniversary

2026-04-15T12:03:23+01:00

For its 10th anniversary edition, VivaTech returns from June 17 to 20, 2026 at the Porte de Versailles and announces a scale-up.

Senegal rewrites the rules of its hydrocarbon boom as Minister Birame Soulèye Diop heads to African Energy Week 2026 in October

2026-04-14T12:39:54+01:00

Senegal is reinforcing the policy architecture behind its new hydrocarbons era, with the Ministry of Energy, Petroleum and Mines launching reforms to the legal framework for local content in the extractive sector in March 2026.

Zensar Technologies expands European footprint with new technology delivery centre in Belgrade

2026-04-14T12:35:12+01:00

Zensar Technologies, a global digital solutions and technology services company and part of the USD 5.4 billion RPG Group, have announced the opening of its new technology delivery and engineering centre in Belgrade, Serbia.

ASU launch Pan-African Sports Deals Tracker to improve market visibility and decision-making

2026-04-12T20:25:07+01:00

Africa Sports Unified (ASU), the world’s leading Pan-African sports business hub, has launched the Africa Sports Deals Tracker, a new data intelligence product designed to bring greater visibility, structure, and clarity to commercial activity across Africa’s sports market.