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[Column] Patrick Mweheire: Major investment drive sparks East African trade and development
East Africa is poised to unlock new pathways for trade, development and growth.
[Column] Kairi Brand: The gender financial inclusion gap in Africa
While financial inclusion is growing in importance worldwide there is still a discrepancy between male and female financial inclusion – the so-called gender financial inclusion gap.
Kenyan financial services group Britam unveils aviation insurance solution
The solutions include Crew Personal Accident Cover, Airport Owners & Operators Liability, Hull All Risks Cover, Hull War and Legal Liability covers.
AION: Pioneering interoperability in the world of blockchain
In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of blockchain technology, interoperability has emerged as a crucial factor for the seamless exchange of data and value between different blockchain networks.
FSD Africa investments commits US$19.5 Million to boost climate resilience in Africa
Investments in Acre Impact Capital’s Export Finance Fund, Catalyst Fund and Camco’s Spark Energy Services will help bridge financing gap for green projects,
Walmart in the journey to improve e-commerce system in African market
Massmart, in its bid to become the leading retail and wholesale eCommerce destination in South Africa, is reaping the benefits of re-setting and upgrading its online order fulfilment infrastructure.
[Column] Benjamin Coetzer: Migrating to the cloud? Beware of the many hurdles
Businesses today are moving en masse to the cloud. However, before undertaking such a move, companies should understand the many hurdles they face, and how to overcome them.
IFC and the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority partner increase local-currency financing in Ethiopia
IFC and the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) has announced a program to support the growth of the country's domestic capital markets and increase access to local currency finance.
La GABI annonce une programmation de classe mondiale pour l’événement Unstoppable Africa 2023
Des PDG, des chefs d’État, des ministres, des investisseurs et des dirigeants de l’ONU seront rejoints par des stars du monde de la musique, du sport et du cinéma pour un forum exclusif de deux jours consacré à l’avenir de l’Afrique
IFC and Citi to boost supply chain finance in emerging markets
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Citi have agreed to launch a $300 million facility pilot under IFC's newly established Global Supply Chain Finance Program (GSCF).
15 millions d'euros dans le fonds Joliba Fund I pour stimuler la croissance des PME en Afrique
IFC investit dans un fonds en Côte d’Ivoire pour stimuler la croissance des PME en Afrique de l’Ouest et en Afrique centrale.
AfDB announces investor calls for inaugural USD global benchmark sustainable hybrid capital transaction
The African Development Bank has announced the upcoming investor calls and meetings in New York, London and Paris, ahead of an inaugural USD Global Benchmark Sustainable Hybrid Capital transaction.
Rawbank accompagne le développement du marché du carbone
Le financement du marché du carbone devra être au cœur des discussions dans les jours à venir entre les acteurs des secteurs public et privé en République Démocratique du Congo (RDC).
SAMA Money de l' UBA obtient l’agrément d’Établissement de Monnaie Électronique
La Banque Centrale des Etats de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (BCEAO) a agréé Sama Money en lui conférant le statut d’Établissement de Monnaie Électronique (EME).
Tana Africa Capital exits the business
lobeducate invests in International Education Group alongside Saham, as Tana Africa Capital exits the business.
FNB Zambia co-arranges IFC Second Zambezi Bond to support Zambia's capital markets
First National Bank (FNB) Zambia has participated as co-arranger of the recently issued International Finance Corporation (IFC) Second Zambezi Bond valued at ZMW 193.2 million.
[Column] Phyllis Migwi: The digital transformation challenge facing governments
News reports from across the world indicate cyberattacks against state and local governments continue to accelerate, with activity targeting critical infrastructure jumping from 20 to 40 percent of all nation-state attacks.
[Column] Vignesh Subramanian: Harnessing Generative AI in the Enterprise
Naturally, it’s only a matter of time before the GenAI space matures and addresses such concerns. In the meantime, with human control and moderation, GenAI models have the potential to revolutionise enterprise environments.
Afreximbank signs MoU with UAE Trade Center to promote TRADAR Club
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) signed an MoU with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Trade Center, to promote the TRADAR Club solution in the market.
$1 billion to boost access to climate finance for Africa’s youths, African Development Bank announces
African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina has announced a new $1 billion facility to accelerate climate financing for Africa’s youth businesses.