Ben Payton
Ben is Energy and Infrastructure Reporter at African Business.
Business
/Jul 31st, 2025
How TICAD has nurtured gradual growth of Japan-Africa ties
By Ben Payton
Finance
/Jul 30th, 2025
Japan steps up investment in Africa as corporates enter fray
By Ben Payton
Long Reads
/Jun 25th, 2025
Biochar: Can plant waste boost farms and save the environment?
By Ben Payton
Energy
/Jun 19th, 2025
Solar-powered battery rental company gets investment boost
By Ben Payton
Energy
/Jun 16th, 2025
A solar revolution in African agribusiness
By Ben Payton
Energy
/Jun 13th, 2025
End of World Bank nuclear ban paves the way for Africa
By Ben Payton
Business
/Jun 13th, 2025
Making blended finance work in Africa
By Ben Payton
Business
/Jun 12th, 2025
Japan makes inroads into African infrastructure
By Ben Payton
Energy
/Jun 11th, 2025
Japan casts a cautious eye towards Africa’s energy resources
By Ben Payton
Energy
/Jun 11th, 2025
World Bank commits $250m to controversial Inga Dam scheme
By Ben Payton
Business
/Jun 9th, 2025
Japan and Africa look to strengthen ties at Yokohama’s TICAD
By Ben Payton
Energy
/May 30th, 2025
The power of islands: offshore Africa enters a new energy era
By Ben Payton