Opinions & Commentary
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Why Africa’s energy supply gap is its defining commercial opportunity
KAMPALA, February 16, 2026— Nearly 600 million people across Africa still lack access to electricity, with electrification progress barely keeping pace with population growth and leaving the continent far from universal access…
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Counting cooperatives: Why data matters
KAMPALA, February 3, 2026 — Data drives knowledge, awareness and decision making, and is a vital part of the global cooperative story. The annual World Cooperative Monitor [WCM] is one such project…
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Africa’s gas monetisation opportunity: Balancing exports and domestic demand
CAPE TOWN, January 25, 2026— Africa’s natural gas potential is undeniably significant, with the continent ranking second globally in terms of discovered but undeveloped gas resources. According to the African Energy Chamber’s…
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What the United States-Venezuela Oil Shift Means for Caribbean Energy Markets
PARAMARIBO, January 20, 2026 — When the United States completed its first sale of Venezuelan oil this week, the US$ 500 million transaction reopened a geopolitical channel that had been largely dormant…
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2026: Our Values, Our Future, Our Decade
By Jeroen Douglas LONDON, January 19, 2026 — As we stand at the threshold of 2026, we find ourselves at a historic crossroads. We are witnessing a tectonic shift in the global…
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How banks can transform compliance through technology
By Anne Mureithi KAMPALA January 18, 2026 — Provision of banking services in Africa continues to undergo profound digital transformation where most transactions are conducted virtually via digital devices and cash moved…
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African Power Pools: How Regional Integration Can Strengthen Energy Security
CAPE TOWN, January 14, 2026 — Regional electricity integration could be a game-changer for Africa, helping countries address persistent electricity challenges and attract investment in energy infrastructure, according to the African Energy Chamber’s…
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Outlook 2026: European capital markets give cause for optimism
By Conor Perry LONDON, January 10, 2025 — European capital markets entered a phase of comparative calm and normalisation in 2025. Looking ahead to 2026, there is cause for optimism, though with…
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2026 coffee industry predictions: Quality, pricing & automation
WASHINGTON DC., January 8, 2026 — Mirror Coffee Roasters in Bellingham, Washington, share their predictions shaped by shifting trends, technological advancements, and changes in consumer behavior, global instability and suggesting that the…
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Africa’s Upstream Future: Momentum builds, but investment discipline remains a hurdle
By NJ Ayuk CAPE TOWN, January 6, 2026 — Two breakthrough offshore discoveries in Namibia in 2022 — one by Shell and one by TotalEnergies — marked an important milestone for the…
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