News africon CEO Marc Zander Moderates Raw Materials, Infrastructure and Industry Panel at 9th German-African Economic Forum April 1, 2026 / April 1, 2026 by admin | Leave a Comment At the 9th German-African Economic Forum NRW in Dortmund, africon CEO Marc Zander moderated one of the forum’s key sessions: the panel on Raw Materials, Infrastructure and Industry in Africa. Held on 3 March 2026 at the IHK Dortmund under the motto “Africa Business: Call to Action!”, the forum brought together more than 300 senior representatives from business, politics and diplomacy. […] Read more »
News africon welcomes Mai Hani as a Senior Analyst in Egypt April 1, 2026 / April 1, 2026 by admin | Leave a Comment As we see growing interest from clients in Egypt and North Africa, we are pleased to welcome Mai Hani to africon as a Senior Analyst. She joined us in January 2026. Mai brings a wealth of experience in market research and project intelligence, having worked in the field since 2017. Her background spans industrial and mining projects, […] Read more »
News 5 things German companies must know about Nigeria’s steel transformation April 1, 2026 / April 1, 2026 by admin | Leave a Comment Nigeria is rewriting the rules for its steel and aluminium sector. At the German-African Economic Forum in Dortmund, the Honourable Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, set out a clear industrial vision: raw materials must be transformed into higher-value products within the country before they leave its borders. For German companies in steel processing, automotive […] Read more »
