By Ngozi Akinyele, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Coronation Group (www.Coronation.ng) A diversified portfolio is one of the key metrics of investment success. The greater this diversity, the more likely it will outperform the market, and the savviest investors are often looking for new opportunities: the rising stars among new asset classes. Investment in art […] More
The Central African Pipeline System (CAPS) is advancing as a key infrastructure project aimed at enhancing energy access and economic development in the region. Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima, President of the Strategic Partnership and Fund Committee of CAPS, will deliver an exclusive presentation on the ongoing project at the African Energy Week: Invest in African […] More
Standard Bank has launched an enhanced version of its SimplyBLU platform, providing Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) with a seamless all-in-one solution for payments and business management. The newly improved SimplyBLU solution integrates payments, inventory management, and e-commerce into one platform, offering businesses unmatched flexibility and control across multiple channels, with the added benefit of […] More
Zambia Government and partners break ground on the $10.5 million Nakonde border upgrade The construction of modern facilities at the Nakonde One Stop Border Post (OSBP), an important trade and transit route between Zambia and Tanzania, has officially kicked-off following a groundbreaking ceremony led by the Government of Zambia in partnership with TradeMark Africa (TMA), […] More
The African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference – slated for November 4-8 in Cape Town – will once again host an Invest in Angola Energies country spotlight session. Sponsored by the country’s regulator the National Oil, Gas&Biofuels Agency (ANPG) and its national oil company Sonangol as well as energy companies Azule Energy, […] More
Conservation experts are exploring ways to protect the thriving, pristine sources of some of Africa’s most iconic rivers in Southeast Angola, to maintain their condition for the benefit of nature and communities in the region. The origins of these rivers, include the Cubango-Okavango, Cuando, and Zambezi Rivers in the highlands of Angola. The basins are […] More
By Rufaida Hamilton, Standard Bank’s Head of Payments in South Africa The promise of AI and the beauty of large language models sets radical expectations in how banks can improve overall payment experiences for customers. This technology is re-orienting the way financial institutions, and payment service providers operate, and its advocates have identified (not without […] More
Roselyn Spencer, Former Chief Investment Officer of the $3B Baltimore City Employees & Elected Official’s Retirement Pension Fund will be the second keynote for the highly anticipated 11th Angel Fair Africa from 7th to 8th of November 2024. During her tenure, she successfully diversified the fund’s portfolio across major asset classes, positioning the funds to […] More
BasiGo, the leading provider of electric bus solutions in sub-Saharan Africa, has today announced the successful closing of a US$42 million in new capital. The funding round consists of US$24 million in Series A equity funding along with US$17.5 million in debt facilities from British International Investment (BII) and the U.S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC). […] More
The Nigerian Government is partnering with Ericsson to develop the potential of 5G connectivity in Nigeria. A new memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed during an October 18 Federal Republic of Nigeria government delegation visit to Ericsson’s Global headquarters in Sweden, headed by Vice President, Kashim Shettima. The purpose of the MoU is to establish […] More
This year, Ghana’s all-girls robotics team, supported by Stembees, achieved remarkable recognition at the First Global Robotics Challenge in Athens, Greece, winning the Judges’ Award for Perseverance. Their journey has been one of determination and passion, as these young women navigated numerous challenges to compete on the global stage including receiving their travel visas just […] More
Today, the African School of Governance Foundation (ASGF) announced the establishment of the African School of Governance (ASG) graduate institution designed to offer world-class public policy education, research, and engagement programs. Prominent African leaders have come together in this landmark step, as the initiative is set to transform the continent’s leadership landscape by meeting the […] More
The West African Development Bank (BOAD) launches the “disaster adapted loan” programme for its member countries. The project’s pilot phase covers Benin, Cote de ‘Ivoire, Senegal and Togo, a loan portfolio in these countries totalling over USD350 million (€314 million and XOF206 bn) will therefore be covered for the first time by parametric insurance, against […] More
The African Women in Digital Health movement, an initiative borne out of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Digital Transformation Strategy in collaboration with Speak Up Africa, is proud to announce the final selection of mentees for its Mentorship program. These exceptional women were selected based on the strength of their […] More
President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank (www.AfreximBank.com), Professor Benedict Oramah, has announced that Afreximbank will increase its funding to the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) programme from $1 billion to $2 billion for the next three years. The announcement was made during the CANEX WKND 2024 opening ceremony in Algiers, Algeria, and […] More
The African diaspora continues to be a formidable source of financial capital, sending nearly $95 billion annually to the continent, according to the African Development Bank (AfDB). While remittances are critical for household support, their potential to drive broader economic transformation still needs to be explored. Diaspora remittances often surpass foreign direct investment (FDI) and […] More
