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  • Strengthening Cross-Border Surveillance And Information Sharing In Africa

    The African Union Member States (AU MS) face significant health threats, particularly infectious diseases, due to its overstretched public health systems and infrastructure. Despite Its remarkable improvements and growth in health sector service delivery in recent times, the African continent remains under-resourced. At the same time, the continent bears over 24% of the global disease […] More

  • Strengthening Cross-Border Surveillance And Information Sharing In Africa

    The African Union Member States (AU MS) face significant health threats, particularly infectious diseases, due to its overstretched public health systems and infrastructure. Despite Its remarkable improvements and growth in health sector service delivery in recent times, the African continent remains under-resourced. At the same time, the continent bears over 24% of the global disease […] 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

  • 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

  • South Africa Needs Significantly More Energy Supply To Support Future Growth Ambitions

    South Africa will only hit 2024’s current energy demand requirement by 2040, according to a report from Standard Bank and Cresco Group. The market assessment of South Africa indicates solar photovoltaic and wind-installed capacity (utility and rooftop) will increase from 10GW in 2024, to 37GW by 2030 and 77GW by 2040. Meanwhile, power decarbonisation is forecast to […] More

  • The Role Of The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) In Africa’s Energy Sector

    The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is set to play a transformative role in the development of Africa’s energy sector, providing the framework needed to enhance intra-African trade, attract investment, and boost regional energy integration. By creating the world’s largest free trade area by number of countries, the AfCFTA is unlocking new opportunities for the continent’s renewable energy and natural […] More

  • Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM) Bank And Africa Finance Corporation Sign Memorandum of Understanding

    (MoU) To Enhance Export Activities In The Middle East And Africa The Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM) and Africa Finance Corporation(AFC) (www.Africafc.org), Africa’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on initiatives to boost exports in both the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and AFC’s member countries This MoU, signed […] More

  • Big 5 Construct Kenya Returns For Its 2024 Showcase Endorsed By The Ministry Of Lands, Public Works, Housing And Urban Development

    Kenya’s economy experienced a robust recovery in 2023, with its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reaching $107.44 billion, reflecting a 14% growth compared to 2022 (Source: World Bank). The construction sector played a vital role, contributing 6.6% to the GDP, driven by a surge in residential, commercial, infrastructure and industrial projects fueled by rapid urbanization. As […] More

  • Africa’s Fastest-Growing Fintech, Moniepoint Secures US$110 Million Investment To Scale Digital Payments And Banking Solutions

    Series C round led by Development Partners International; other investors include Google’s Africa Investment Fund, Verod Capital and Lightrock Moniepoint Inc. (“the Company” or “Moniepoint”), Africa’s fastest-growing fintech, announces it has successfully raised US$110 million in equity financing, to power the dreams of millions of businesses and their customers across Africa and the diaspora.  Founded […] More

  • SMI Africa Council Launches ‘Natural Capital on Balance Sheets’ Initiative at COP16

    The Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) Africa Council (SMIAC) has launched the ‘Natural Capital on African Governments’ Balance Sheets’ initiative at COP16 in Colombia. This groundbreaking initiative seeks to align natural capital with national economic frameworks, unlocking investment opportunities and accelerating the African Union’s Nairobi Declaration on Climate Change and Green Growth. This ambitious effort, first […] More

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