New GSMA reports highlight Kenya’s leadership in digitalisation and introduce the ‘Digital Africa Index’ to drive inclusive digital growth across the continent The latest GSMA report, Driving Digital Transformation of the Economy in Kenya, projects that Kenya’s digital economy will contribute KSH 662 billion to GDP by 2028. This growth, driven by strategic policy reforms, will accelerate digitalisation […] More

Mining Indaba – the premier platform for deal-making, investment, and corporate networking for African mining for over 30 years – is cementing its position as the catalyst that ignites positive disruption within the African mining industry. Having launched its 2025 agenda, which demonstrates what is needed to future-proof the African mining industry, the platform is […] More

By Chuene Setati, Head (East and West Africa): Trade and Working Capital Sales, Absa CIB With opportunities for infrastructure development, a wealth of natural resources and a growing consumer market, East Africa is an increasingly attractive investment option. While the resource-rich regions of Southern and West Africa enjoy the lion’s share of sub-Saharan Africa’s foreign […] More

The global education goal that forms part of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals remains significantly off track, with various reports highlighting a concerning trend that, unless drastic changes are implemented, the world will not meet its commitments to inclusive and equitable quality education by 2030. According to Eugene Ho, Global CSR Director for Future Skills at SAP, […] More

During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic there was lot of talk around the end of the traditional office work. As the largest African bank by assets, operating in 20 African countries, Standard Bank’s data reveals that the real estate industry has been relatively resilient and performing well post the pandemic and the high interest […] More

Empowering women in Sub-Saharan Africa is not just a matter of gender equity; it is a crucial step toward achieving “Health for All, Hunger for None”   Article By Jorge Levinson – Senior Bayer Representative, Sub-Saharan Africa Women play a significant role in the agricultural and health sector across Sub-Saharan Africa, yet they often face systemic […] More

By Milan Ramjee, Membership & Business Development Lead- Middle East & Africa How can African businesses truly achieve global integration? This is a question that should resonate deeply within every entrepreneur, policymaker and citizen across the continent. In a world growing increasingly interconnected, Africa stands at a crossroads, brimming with potential yet grappling with persistent […] More

Premier Bank, in collaboration with Mastercard and Tappy Technologies, has launched Tap2Pay, making Premier Bank the first Somali Bank in Africa to launch tokenized-passive payment wearables. This solution marks a major milestone in the continent’s payment ecosystem, introducing secure, contactless transactions through cutting-edge wearable technology. The Tap2Pay wearables integrate Near Field Communication (NFC) technology into […] More

Tanzania is now ranked 4th highest in terms of overall attractiveness for trade in Africa. Its leap in the rankings was boosted by the country’s substantial investments in infrastructure and better access to finance, enabling businesses to engage more actively in cross-border trade. On the downside, Ghana experienced a sharp decline, moving from the 3rd […] More

Africa Skills Week (ASW) should be institutionalised as a biennial event to encourage dialogue, experience sharing and collaboration on skills development and employment in Africa, the inaugural conference’s outcome statement and call to action boldly states. In closing ASW, this communiqué says the conference had achieved enhanced policy dialogue “on the importance of skills development in driving […] More

The much-anticipated 11th annual Manufacturing Indaba kicks off tomorrow, bringing together key industry stakeholders, innovators, and government leaders to drive the future of manufacturing across Africa. This premier event will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg from 22 – 23 October 2024, setting the stage for groundbreaking discussions, networking, and industry-shaping insights. The Manufacturing Indaba has earned its reputation as the […] More

2024 Earthshot Prize finalist, Green Africa Youth Organisation (GAYO), strives to drive sustainable waste management practices through its innovative Zero Waste Model.  GAYO was founded in 2014 by two Ghanaians, Joshoua Amponsem and Desmond Alugnoa. They recognised that the rapid expansion of cities and urbanisation presents significant waste management challenges. Their objective was to identify […] More

Chanzo Capital, in partnership with Startup Bootcamp Africa, MEST Africa, ANTLER, iHub and GrowthAfrica, has selected ten startups and ten scaleups from Tanzania, Kenya, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa and Mozambique to pitch at the 11th Angel Fair Africa on November 7-8 at the Two Rivers International Finance and Innovation Center (TRIFIC) in Nairobi, […] More

Globally, the workforce is seeing its fastest demographic growth among women who are of menopausal age.1. By 2030, it is projected that over one billion women worldwide will be perimenopausal or postmenopausal, with nearly 50 million women reaching menopause each year.2 However, many women lack the necessary support to manage menopausal symptoms, leading to reduced responsibilities […] More

Africa50, the pan-African infrastructure investor and asset manager, has officially assumed operations of the Senegambia Bridge after disbursing the first $15.5 million tranche of a $100 million Asset Recycling programme with the Government of The Gambia. The project will be managed by the newly established Transgambia Bridge Company Ltd., created through a Shareholders Agreement between […] More

The Government of Ghana has purchased its first-ever sovereign drought insurance policy, taking a significant step towards safeguarding its vulnerable communities and agricultural sector from potential drought. Through an inclusive, country-led process coordinated by the Global Shield Secretariat, the African Risk Capacity (ARC) Ltd. issued the policy for the benefit of the Government of Ghana, […] More