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Africa’s maritime domain has vast potential for wealth creation and while traditional maritime activities have intensified and developed, a collaborative effort from all AU member states is necessary to achieve a security for this blue economy.

The business of farming, the effect of climate change in agriculture and attracting young people to the agri-sector are some of the main topics on the agenda at the annual Agribusiness Congress East Africa.

The organisers of the West African Power Industry Convention (WAPIC) in November in Lagos have announced that Huawei will return as the exclusive diamond sponsor for the event.

Mr. Louis Watum, Managing Director, Ivanhoe Mines DRC says "now is the time to invest and to look for ways to improve our respective operational efficiencies".

The organisers of the iPAD Rwanda Power & Infrastructure Investment Forum in November in Kigali have announced that Symbion Power will return as the exclusive diamond sponsor for the event.

The DRC’s mining community, as well as global partners, investors and suppliers, will meet up for the sixth edition of Katanga Mining Week at the Grand Karavia in Lubumbashi from 20-21 October.

The 17th edition of the East African Power Industry Convention or EAPIC that took place in Nairobi last month more than doubled its attendance numbers and proved again why it is the longest running power show in the region.

Nigeria’s mining sector presents incredible opportunities for both the private and public sectors, given the country’s vast natural resources and the current drop in oil prices.

The mining industry in DRC will once again honour its top industry leaders and projects at the DRC Mining Industry Awards that will take place at a high-level gala dinner during the iPAD DRC Mining & Infrastructure Indaba on 15 October in Kinshasa.

Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Power has enthusiastically endorsed the West African Power Industry Convention (WAPIC), taking place at the Eko Hotel in Lagos from 24-25 November.