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  • Standard Chartered And British International Investment Renew $350 Million Commitment To Support Trade Finance In Frontier And Emerging Markets In Africa And South Asia

    Standard Chartered, a leading international cross-border bank, and British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution (DFI) and impact investor, announce the signing of a USD350 million risk participation agreement. This facility aims to bolster the trade finance needs of SMEs and corporates across Africa and South Asia and to boost economic growth in […] More

  • Day 1, ADIPEC 2024: Global Ministers And CEOs Call For Accelerated Innovation And Collaboration To Fast-Track Energy Transformation

    ADIPEC 2024 opened today, marking 40 years of energy stewardship by uniting world leaders under the theme of “Connecting Minds. Transforming Energy.” His Excellency Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, delivered the opening address and rallied the energy industry to lead the world […] More

  • Shifting Trade Networks Will Impact The Future Of African Trade

    Authors: Michelle Knowles, Head of Trade and Working Capital (Pan Africa), and Michael von Fintel, Head of Financial Institutions at Absa CIB As the global economic landscape continues to evolve, shifting trade relationships among major economies are set to have profound impacts on African trade. With traditional trade routes being redefined and new alliances forming, […] More

  • #BREAKTHEBLADE – A Nguvu Collective Campaign

    “Every Blade Broken is a Life Saved” – Nguvu Collective, KEWOPA & Anti-FGM Board Kenya Launch a Collective Fight Against FGM at a Public Event Sounding a clarion call against Female Genital Mutilation in Kenya, women’s rights organisation Nguvu Collective, KEWOPA and Anti-FGM Board Kenya joined hands to launch a collective fight to eradicate the […] More

  • Invest Africa: Energy Key To Unlocking Growth Potential Across The Continent

    As Africa continues to rise as a leading economic force on the global stage, the energy sector is proving to be a critical driver of the continent’s growth potential. Investment in energy infrastructure—spanning both renewable energy and natural gas—is seen as the key to unlocking sustainable economic development across Africa, providing the foundation for industrial expansion, job creation, and improved […] More

  • All Road Leads To Kigali For Africa Tech Forum 2024

    Eventhive, a global B2B event servicing company, will host the second edition of its annual African-focused tech event – Africa Tech Forum – in Kigali on November 21st 2024 at the Kigali Convention Center to facilitate conversations towards shaping the future of Africa’s tech ecosystem. Africa Tech Forum will unite the entirety of Africa’s tech […] More

  • South African Business Aims To Increase Trade And Investment With Nigeria

    South African business aims to increase trade and investment with Nigeria, given that trade flows from the West African nation are currently dominated by crude oil imports. The South Africa-Nigeria Joint Ministerial Advisory Council on Industry, Trade and Investment (JMACITI) is a public private partnership launched by the two governments and business at the end […] More

  • How Our Environment Is Increasing Breast Cancer Risk In Kenya

     By Elizabeth Wasunna, General Manager, AAR Healthcare Breast cancer is now the most common type of cancer in Kenya, accounting for over 16% of all cancer cases. In 2020, nearly 6,800 women were diagnosed, compared to about 5,985 just two years earlier. Unfortunately, the number of deaths is rising as well, with over 3,100 women […] More

  • Investors, Entrepreneurs And Transitions Panels @ 11th Angel Fair Africa

    Thomas Festerling, CEO of Greentec Capital, Germany, Achumboro Ataande, Angel Investor and CEO of Attaande and Advisors, USA, Mia von Koschitzky–Kimani, Managing Partner of Future Africa, Nigeria and Rodrique Msechu, CEO of Serengeti Angels, Tanzania would consititute the Angel Investors Panel moderated by Abigail Komu of Nairobi Business Angel Network (NaiBAN), Kenya on the first […] More

  • Trade Finance A Key Enabler To Driving Sustainable Growth In Africa

    Noloyiso Mpanza: Executive Specialist for Transaction Banking, and Msawenkosi Hlanti Executive Head for Trade Sales, Transaction Banking at Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking Many African countries – with South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria as leaders – are working hard to decarbonise and fulfil their net-zero commitments. This presents a significant opportunity for growing renewable […] More