Africa must expand its renewable energy manufacturing capabilities and leverage its critical minerals to foster growth in its renewables sector, according to James Mackay, Managing Director at the Energy Council of South Africa. Speaking on a panel discussion during African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies’ Pre-Event Technical Workshops, Mackay said the high cost of […] More
Mastercard and Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) have announced a 10-year agreement to offer tailored digital payment solutions across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. This collaboration aims to accelerate the digital and banking experience for individuals and businesses in the region. The partnership will focus on delivering innovative, secure, and convenient payment solutions, including bespoke card products […] More
By Diana Orembe, Founder and CEO of NovFeed When I was a child, I witnessed firsthand my uncle’s struggles as a fish farmer. Growing up on his farm, I saw the immense effort he put into his work, only to be met with financial challenges due to the high cost and inconsistent quality of the […] More
By Rajesh Ramsundhar, Group Head: Investor Services, Transaction Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking Standard Bank Africa’s economic potential is undeniable, but to fully realise it, the continent faces a massive need for capital. With an annual financing gap of approximately US$100 billion for infrastructure and a climate finance shortfall of US$213.4 billion through 2030, this […] More
The potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform the energy industry and accelerate decarbonisation has emerged as a critical topic of conversation amongst energy ministers and business leaders, as was made clear at the world’s largest energy event, ADIPEC 2024. On the opening day of ADIPEC, His Excellency Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister […] More
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
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
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
Scholars from Mozambique, Nigeria, Namibia and Angola gathered at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2024 (https://AECWeek.com/) in Cape Town to present their innovative solutions to real-world energy challenges in diamond sponsor ExxonMobil’s STEM Africa Regional Pitch Competition. This event is part of a broader initiative by the ExxonMobil Foundation and Junior Achievement Africa to […] More
IN CONVERSATION WITH A SELECTION OF CXC’S 2024 SHOWCASING DESIGNERS As Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, celebrates 125 years of slow luxury travel, its 2024 calendar brims with a vibrant curation of events spanning contemporary culture. Among the most eagerly awaited is the third edition of CONFECTIONS x COLLECTIONS (CxC), curated by Twyg. Taking place […] More
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
“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
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
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
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
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
