Ben Payton - African Business

Ben Payton

Ben is Energy and Infrastructure Reporter at African Business.

Business

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Jul 7th, 2026

Durban attempts revival with waterfront scheme

By Ben Payton

Long Reads

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Jul 1st, 2026

Flood, fire and famine: Africa braces for ‘Godzilla’ El Niño

By Ben Payton

Mombasa ocean meeting secures African gains 

Resources

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Jun 25th, 2026

Mombasa ocean meeting secures African gains 

By Ben Payton

The long read: Drones for development take to Africa’s skies

Technology

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Jun 5th, 2026

The long read: Drones for development take to Africa’s skies

By Ben Payton

Global airlines scheme to boost demand for African carbon credits

Energy

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Jun 2nd, 2026

Global airlines scheme to boost demand for African carbon credits

By Ben Payton

LPG prices spike as Strait of Hormuz remains closed

Energy

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May 26th, 2026

LPG prices spike as Strait of Hormuz remains closed

By Ben Payton

Energy

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May 22nd, 2026

Nigeria and Morocco seek US funding for Atlantic Gas Pipeline

By Ben Payton

Energy

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May 15th, 2026

A year after load-shedding, South Africa fights electricity theft

By Ben Payton

Kenya’s geothermal dominance: the lessons for Africa

Energy

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May 11th, 2026

Kenya’s geothermal dominance: the lessons for Africa

By Ben Payton

East African countries plan regional satellite launch

Technology

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May 8th, 2026

East African countries plan regional satellite launch

By Ben Payton

Middle East war clouds Egyptian tourism outlook

Business

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Apr 20th, 2026

Middle East war clouds Egyptian tourism outlook

By Ben Payton

Can Africa avoid Asia’s palm oil pitfalls?

Resources

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Apr 17th, 2026

Can Africa avoid Asia’s palm oil pitfalls?

By Ben Payton