https://www.bizcommunity.com/412/646.html West Africa news 15 Science & Engineering news - West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/412/646.html en-us Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:13:11 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/who-gets-the-clean-energy-jobs-and-contracts-how-ghana-and-sas-plans-can-do-more-for-women-295577a Africa’s move to cleaner energy could bring women new jobs, businesses and more control over their time. Solar and wind industries could offer paid work, while off-grid electricity and clean cooking could create openings for women to run their own businesses. Spending fewer hours collecting fuel and cooking could also free women to earn, study or build a business. 1-273080 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/eni-dangote-totalenergies-and-more-win-big-at-african-energy-awards-636151a At the 2026 African Energy Awards in Cape Town, the African Energy Chamber recognised key players powering Africa, including Eni’s discoveries in Angola and the Ivory Coast, the Dangote Refinery’s production ramp-up, and TotalEnergies’ Hydra hybrid project in South Africa. 1-272571 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nigerias-dangote-hopes-to-strike-gold-in-south-africa-634111a The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has engaged with Nigeria’s Dangote Group, and a spokesperson told Reuters that the company could list its petroleum refinery in South Africa after a Nigerian IPO. 1-270581 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bosch-celebrates-120-years-in-sa-with-renewed-focus-on-local-innovation-and-growth-856153a For more than a century, Bosch has been part of South Africa's industrial story. Now, as the global technology and engineering company celebrates 120 years in the country, it is reaffirming its long-term commitment to local manufacturing, skills development, sustainable technologies and industrial innovation. 1-270059 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/totalenergies-taken-to-court-in-france-408959a Several nonprofits, including Friends of the Earth France, sued oil major TotalEnergies in a French civil court, seeking to obtain environmental documents related to an onshore Nigerian oil asset it is attempting to sell. 1-269525 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/crossboundary-secures-40m-to-build-solar-and-battery-power-for-african-businesses-392408a As the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran pushes up diesel prices and Eskom increases its electricity tariffs, renewable energy is a good option for many businesses looking to reduce costs and increase energy reliability. Right on time, CrossBoundary Energy has secured a $40m investment to fast-track commercial and industrial (C&I) renewable energy solutions throughout sub-Saharan Africa. 1-267753 Mon, 04 May 2026 10:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ujs-dr-phumzile-mlambo-ngcuka-warns-of-mineral-colonisation-in-africa-844363a While addressing the 2026 Mining Skills Lekgotla held at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, UJ (University of Johannesburg) chancellor Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka highlighted the importance of women in African mining and the dangers of "mineral colonisation". 1-266549 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africas-mineral-wealth-at-the-centre-of-the-global-energy-transition-733752a According to the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Africa stands at the centre of the global energy transition at a time when the global order faces evolution and recalibration. The minister was speaking at the 2026 Africa Energy Indaba, which kicked off at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. 1-266142 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/apple-faces-new-lawsuit-over-congo-conflict-minerals-396458a A US-based advocacy group has filed a lawsuit in Washington, accusing Apple of using minerals linked to conflict and human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda despite the iPhone maker's denials. 1-263733 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 07:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/patrice-motsepe-announces-harmony-gold-huge-investment-629101a Harmony Gold chairman Patrice Motsepe said that the company is evaluating a substantial copper venture in Papua New Guinea in partnership with US mining giant Newmont Corporation. 1-263501 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering West Africa