Business

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.

Award-recognized Poposoap solar water features launch in the UK

2026-04-12T20:22:51+01:00

Poposoap, a global leading brand of solar water fountain, launched in the UK this March 2026 — bringing award-recognized solar fountains to British gardens.

BOAD and IFC strengthen their strategic partnership to support development and job creation across WAEMU

2026-04-06T18:58:44+01:00

The West African Development Bank (BOAD) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, held a high-level working session at BOAD’s headquarters in Lomé to further strengthen their partnership in support of transformative projects driving growth and job creation.

Leah Nakazwe Kooma appointed CEO of Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zambia

2026-04-06T18:52:16+01:00

Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a business of Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage, have announced the appointment of Leah Nakazwe Kooma as Chief Executive Officer of Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zambia, effective 1 April 2026.

BRICS+ Series: A debt milestone that Africa should examine

2026-04-05T19:48:22+01:00

There is something quietly extraordinary buried in the IMF’s routine credit data for March 2026.

CEW 2026 ignites regional oil and renewables dialogue

2026-04-04T16:48:17+01:00

CEW 2026 kicked off in Paramaribo, Suriname, uniting government officials, investors and industry leaders to explore the region’s evolving energy landscape on March 30.