Africa

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) and the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB Group) have signed an agreement for a $150 million Trade Finance Unfunded Risk Participation Agreement (RPA) facility. The agreement was concluded on the sidelines of the African Investment Forum in Rabat, Morocco. The RPA aims at bolstering intra-Africa […] More

Linda Oniwe, Vice President for Technology, Media and Telecommunication at Standard Bank The global data centre industry has emerged as a cornerstone of the digital age, facilitating the storage, processing, and management of vast amounts of data. As businesses and individuals increasingly adopt advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, the Internet of Things […] More

In recent years, Africa has experienced strong economic growth and with its growing population, thriving economies and the emergence of a wealthier middle class, it’s expected that the food and beverage market will exceed $1 trillion by 2030 according to the African Development Bank. To address this demand, we’ve rebranded Africa’s Big 7 to the […] More

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, NIB International Bank (NIB) has collaborated with Mastercard to introduce the Prepaid Mastercard, a versatile and secure payment solution supporting Ethiopian consumers with seamless local and international transaction capabilities. This milestone underscores the shared commitment of NIB and Mastercard to advancing financial inclusion and driving innovation in Ethiopia. As […] More

Seedstars Africa Ventures I, a venture capital fund making early-stage investments in highly scalable start-ups in Africa, has achieved a first close of $42 million, with participation from the African Development Bank, EIB Global with the support of the European Union, under the ACP Trust Fund – EU Compartment and Boost Africa among other global […] More

By Nomasonto Pooe Nicotine patches, sugar-free drinks, zero-alcohol beverages and seatbelts. These are all harm-reducing products. The term harm reduction became prominent in the 70s and 80s as part of efforts to define the alternative movement in the fight against drugs. Rather than saying no to drugs and addiction completely, harm reduction seeks to provide […] More

Africa Tourism Partners (ATP), in collaboration with UN Tourism, BDO, AfCFTA and, host partner Teams Africa will launch the 7th and 2025 Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge (AYTIC). The virtual launch will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.  The 7th edition of the Africa Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge will be held in […] More

The Africa Energy Indaba, scheduled to take place from 4 – 6 March 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, is set to deliver an unparalleled networking and business experience for energy professionals, investors, and policymakers. This premier event brings together global and African leaders to drive meaningful conversations and partnerships aimed at addressing Africa’s energy challenges […] More

By Parag Deshmukh and Dr. Amanda Leach Parag Deshmukh is Executive Director at the Serum Institute of India. Dr. Amanda Leach is Vaccine Development Director, Center for Vaccine Innovation and Access, PATH At least five children – one every 43 seconds – will have died from pneumonia by the time you finish reading this page. More than […] More

The Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC) organised by the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) will take place at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos from 11-13 February 2025. This marks its significant 9th edition, which is strategically partnered with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and over 30 national […] More

Eric Osiakwan Chanzo is a Swahili word for “early stage” or “beginning,” a brand chosen by the firm to highlight our unique ability to help founders with smart new ventures into commercially viable businesses. So it came to pass that in the beginning, Angel Fair Africa (AFA) was a precursor to Chanzo Capital (CC). After a successful critically […] More

Standard Bank Offshore received recognition at the prestigious International Investment Awards 2024, held in London recently. Standard Bank Offshore secured the coveted ‘Excellence in Private Banking’ award for the sixth consecutive year and received a ‘Highly Commended’ accolade in the ‘Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion (Industry)’ category. These achievements highlight Standard Bank Offshore’s commitment to […] More