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Dubai-based citizenship firm Imperial Citizenship expands to Lagos, targets Africa’s growing wealth
01-05-2024 | 17:06:06
This strategic move positions Imperial Citizenship to capitalize on the continent's growing population of high net worth individuals (HNWIs) seeking international investment and mobility options.
[South Africa] Johannesburg Stock Exchange proposes amendments to listing requirements
19-04-2024 | 13:45:33
As part of its continued commitment to creating an enabling environment for listed companies, the JSE has announced the proposed amendments to its Listings Requirements to introduce the Market Segmentation Project aimed at the smaller issuers on the Main Board of the exchange.
[Zoom Event, April 11 2024] Global Strategies for Success in Africa: Overcoming FX and Payment Hurdles
10-04-2024 | 19:33:00
This event explores the vast potential and unique challenges of expanding businesses in Africa, focusing on mastering international pitches, understanding cultural nuances, and crafting pitches that highlight unique value propositions.
GE Vernova commits to support sustainable energy transition in Nigeria
06-03-2024 | 13:25:43
Nigeria, one of Africa's economic powerhouses, faces a dynamic energy landscape characterized by a growing population, industrialization, and a rising demand for electricity. 
[FINTECH EVENT] Verto Atlas Product Launch, Lagos Continental Hotel, 29 February
28-02-2024 | 17:50:00
Verto extends this invite to an exclusive, fireside gathering at the prestigious Intercontinental Hotel Lagos, as it unveils Verto Atlas, the financial powerhouse for large corporations and enterprises in Nigeria.
Toyota to open a vehicle manufacturing plant in Kenya
07-02-2024 | 13:43:00
The agreement will see Toyota set up a vehicle manufacturing plant in the country. The company has committed an initial investment of Kshs 800 million in the Kenya Thika vehicle manufacturers.
Aramco expands global venture capital programme with $4 billion funds injection
17-01-2024 | 13:22:16
It will take Aramco's overall venture capital allocation to $7.5bn, which also includes the $500 million venture capital fund Wa'ed Ventures that focuses on the start-up ecosystem in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Arab Coordination Group allocates $10 billion to support energy transition
05-12-2023 | 09:45:00
This funding is meant to drive a comprehensive and affordable transition to renewable energy in developing countries.
[Free Webinar] Unlocking Success in New Markets: Cross-Border Payments Strategies for South African Businesses
23-11-2023 | 21:45:00
Embark on a journey through the dynamic realm of international finance with our upcoming webinar, where we unravel the intricacies of global payment strategies essential for triumph in the finance sector.
Arab Coordination Group pledges $50 billion for African development
10-11-2023 | 11:02:41
The Arab Coordination Group (ACG) has announced that it aims to allocate up to US$50 billion to help build resilient infrastructure and inclusive societies in the African continent.
[Column] Patrick Mweheire: Major investment drive sparks East African trade and development
15-09-2023 | 15:13:00
East Africa is poised to unlock new pathways for trade, development and growth.
Modern trends in investment platforms: How technology is shaping our investment world
07-09-2023 | 09:00:00
Let the power of AI drive your financial success and watch your dreams take flight.
JOGMEC Signed an agreement with 5 African countries to secure critical minerals
30-08-2023 | 13:11:58
Japan has signed agreements with five African countries to explore and extract critical minerals used in high-tech industries.
Tembo Gold announces transformative acquisition and landmark investment from Tanzanian strategic investor
30-08-2023 | 11:44:47
Tembo Gold Corp to announce that it has entered into a Licences Purchase Agreement with Lake Victoria Gold Ltd.
IFC invests $11.5 billion for Africa’s green transition and job creation
29-08-2023 | 12:36:00
IFC made $11.5 billion in investments between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023, across 40 countries, the largest ever annual commitment for the continent.
ACWA Power signs deal with NREA for 10 gigawatts wind project in Egypt
28-08-2023 | 14:30:00
ACWA Power, a Saudi-listed company and the world's largest private water desalination company, the first mover into green hydrogen, and a player in energy transition, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) to allocate land for a 10 GW wind project in Egypt.
[Column] Wayne Glossop: Gas power solutions for South Africa
05-07-2023 | 14:12:37
While to date our society has been heavily reliant on coal, it's not able to keep pace with the energy and environmental aspirations of the nation currently.
Promesse d’achat de CMA CGM pour 100% de Bolloré Logistics
15-05-2023 | 10:52:00
Groupe Bolloré a reçu une offre spontanée du Groupe CMA CGM pour l’acquisition de ses activités de commission de transport et de logistique regroupée dans Bolloré Logistics.
Entrée en négociation exclusives avec le Groupe CMA CGM concernant Bolloré Logistics
20-04-2023 | 11:50:00
Le Groupe Bolloré a reçu une offre spontanée du Groupe CMA CGM pour l’acquisition de ses activités de commission de transport et de logistique regroupée dans Bolloré Logistics.
Kenya Airways and South Africa airlines to finalise partnership strategy in 2024
29-03-2023 | 12:24:46
Kenya Airways and South African Airways have announced plans to launch a pan-African airline group in 2024, as part of their strategic partnership.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino re-elected by acclamation at historic FIFA Congress
20-03-2023 | 08:55:46
Gianni Infantino will serve a second term as FIFA President after being re-elected unopposed to lead global football’s governing body for another four years, during the 73rd FIFA Congress in Kigali, Rwanda.
Volvo delivers the first heavy electric truck to Africa
20-03-2023 | 05:30:00
Deployment of heavy electric trucks is now spreading across the world. With Europe and the US among the leaders, the shift to more sustainable transport is kicking off also in other parts of the world. In Africa, the first heavy electric truck is now being delivered in the city of Rabat in Morocco.
[ChatGPT Biography] Acha Leke, senior partner at McKinsey & Company
14-03-2023 | 14:57:04
Artificial Intelligence is taking the world by storm. As an experiment, Africa Business Communities is publishing a series of 100 biographies of the most successful entrepreneurs in Africa. We only ask the questions and let ChatGPT write.
[ChatGPT Biography] James Mworia, CEO of Centum Investment
14-03-2023 | 14:57:03
Artificial Intelligence is taking the world by storm. As an experiment, Africa Business Communities is publishing a series of 100 biographies of the most successful entrepreneurs in Africa. We only ask the questions and let ChatGPT write.
[Nigeria Business Week] Andrea Ayemoba: Investors bet on fintechs, startups
14-03-2023 | 14:57:02
The past couple of weeks have seen a flurry of activities in several sectors of the Nigerian economy. Startups are receiving increasing financial backing from VCs for the growith of SMEs.
[ChatGPT Biography] Tony Elumelu, Founder of Heirs Holdings
14-03-2023 | 14:56:59
Artificial Intelligence is taking the world by storm. As an experiment, Africa Business Communities is publishing a series of 100 biographies of the most successful entrepreneurs in Africa. We only ask the questions and let ChatGPT write.
Enquête de la BEI sur le climat en Côte d’Ivoire
14-03-2023 | 14:56:52
91 % de la population ivoirienne interrogée estiment que les changements climatiques ont déjà des répercussions sur leur quotidien.
[Nigeria Business Week] Andrea Ayemoba: Investments take priority over all
14-03-2023 | 14:56:51
With global inflation spiraling out of control, every country is working harder than ever to welcome new enterprise and business. Nigeria made great progress in this in recent months.
Growing Crypto Market in South Africa - What Cryptocurrency is best to invest in?
14-03-2023 | 14:56:50
Undoubtedly, trading crypto has become one of the primary sources of income for many people. In South Africa, a few people trade crypto full-time, while most treat it as a side hustle.
[East Africa Business Week] Bob Koigi: Accelerating sustainable and clean transport solutions
14-03-2023 | 14:56:49
A bulk of East African countries’ electricity comes from renewables. Yet the region’s transport sector relies entirely on imported petroleum fuels.
[Column] NJ Ayuk: How Africa can capitalize on its mineral wealth to develop an electric vehicle value chain
14-03-2023 | 14:56:45
As the entire global transportation marketplace marches toward an increasingly electrified and battery-powered future, many countries across the African continent stand at the threshold of profound economic opportunity.
[Column] Goodie M. Ibru: What the AfCFTA brings to the table in Africa
14-03-2023 | 14:56:43
The trade and investment layout of the African Continent is a story of both promise and missed opportunities. With a population of over 1.2 billion, Africa promises a huge and promising market.
Forum de l'African Business Roundtable: Que peuvent faire les gouvernements Africains pour renforcer le secteur privé du continent?
14-03-2023 | 14:56:40
African Business Rountable (ABR), créé par le Groupe de la Banque Africaine de Développement en 1990, est la principale association d'entreprises et de chefs d'entreprise d'Afrique et représente la Société Africaine des Affaires auprès des Nations Unies.
African Business Roundtable, Afreximbank organize free webinar masterclass, September 28
14-03-2023 | 14:56:39
In continuation of the series of webinars that has been ongoing throughout the year, the African Business Roundtable and the African Import Export Bank (Afreximbank) are set to hold yet another webinar on capacity building and investor preparation.
L'African Business Roundtable et Afreximbank organisent un séminaire en ligne gratuit le 28 septembre
14-03-2023 | 14:56:39
Dans la continuité de la série de webinaires qui s'est déroulée tout au long de l'année, l'African Business Roundtable et la Banque Africaine d'Import-Export (Afreximbank) vont organiser un autre webinaire sur le renforcement des capacités et la préparation des investisseurs.
African Business Roundtable Forum: What can African governments do to elevate the continent’s private sector?
14-03-2023 | 14:56:39
The African Business Rountable (ABR), set up by the African Development Bank Group in 1990, is Africa’s foremost and continent-wide association of businesses and business leaders, and is the representative of the African Business Society to the United Nations.
[Interview] Dr. Mohamed El Sahili, PDG, Hôpital Medland, Zambie
14-03-2023 | 14:56:36
Le Dr Mohamed El Sahili est le directeur général de l'hôpital Medland, en Zambie. En tant que médecin et entrepreneur, le Dr Sahili siège également au conseil d'administration d'organisations économiques internationales clés, telles que l'African Business Roundtable et l'American Chamber of Commerce.
[Interview] Goodie M. Ibru, Founder, Ikeja Hotel, Nigeria
14-03-2023 | 14:56:35
With over half a century in business ownership and management, Goodie M. Ibru is the founder of Ikeja Hotel Plc, the founder and Principal Partner of G.M. Ibru & Co. and current Vice President (West Africa) of the African Business Roundtable.
[Interview] Goodie M. Ibru, Fondateur, Ikeja Hotel, Nigeria
14-03-2023 | 14:56:35
Avec plus d'un demi-siècle d'expérience dans la propriété et la gestion d'entreprises, Goodie M. Ibru est le fondateur de l'Ikeja Hotel Plc, le fondateur et partenaire principal de G.M. Ibru & Co. et l'actuel Vice-Président (Afrique de l'Ouest) de l'African Business Roundtable.
[Interview] N. Justin Chinyanta, Directeur Général et PDG, Loita Group
14-03-2023 | 14:56:34
De nationalité zambienne et résidant à Johannesburg, en Afrique du Sud, N. Justin Chinyanta est le fondateur, le président et le directeur général de Loita Holdings Corporation, ainsi que le vice-président exécutif du chapitre d'Afrique australe de l'Africa Business Roundtable (ABR).
[Interview] N. Justin Chinyanta, Chairman and CEO, Loita Group
14-03-2023 | 14:56:32
A Zambian national residing in Johannesburg, South Africa, N. Justin Chinyanta is the founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Loita Holdings Corporation as well as the Executive Vice` President for the Southern Africa Chapter of the Africa Business Roundtable (ABR).
[Interview] Dr. Mima Nedelcovych, Chairman, AfricaGlobal Schaffer
14-03-2023 | 14:56:31
Dr. Mima Nedelcovych is the Founder and Chairman of AfricaGlobal Schaffer, a strategic consulting firm focused on project development, project finance, trade facilitation, and public-private partnerships in developing countries, with a particular focus on Africa.
[Interview] Dr. Mima Nedelcovych, Président, AfricaGlobal Schaffer
14-03-2023 | 14:56:31
Mima Nedelcovych est fondateur et président d'AfricaGlobal Schaffer, une société de conseil stratégique spécialisée dans le développement de projets, le financement de projets, la facilitation du commerce et les partenariats public-privé dans les pays en développement, et plus particulièrement en Afrique.
[Interview] Dr. Thomas W. Laryea, Conseiller Juridique, Orrick, USA
14-03-2023 | 14:56:30
Thomas Laryea est un avocat international spécialisé dans la restructuration de la dette souveraine à l'échelle mondiale et dans le financement et l'investissement en Afrique. Également membre de la prestigieuse organisation The African Business Roundtable, M. Laryea offre un aperçu des structures économiques publiques et privées en Afrique et dans le monde.
[Interview] Dr. Thomas W. Laryea, Legal Counsel, Orrick, USA
14-03-2023 | 14:56:29
Dr. Thomas Laryea is an international lawyer focused on sovereign debt restructuring globally and Africa-related finance and investment. Also a member of the prestigious organization, The African Business Roundtable, Dr. Laryea offers expert insights into both public and private economy structures in Africa, and globally.
[Interview] Mahad Ahmed, Fondateur, AME Trade, Royaume-Uni
14-03-2023 | 14:56:27
Mahad Ahmed est fondateur et PDG d'Ame Trade Limited. Il est également membre de l'African Business Roundtable et un expert reconnu dans les secteurs du conseil et des services événementiels.
[Column] Tobias Alando: Securing our future: the path to net-zero
14-03-2023 | 14:56:23
Accelerating the transition to energy efficiency and conservation is one of the surest ways of securing the future of our planet for generations to come. This is because, energy is at the heart of climate change.
Masterclass sur la préparation des projets de l'African Business Roundtable Séminaire Web gratuit, 27 juillet
14-03-2023 | 14:56:23
Après des discussions avec diverses institutions de conseil et d'investissement, et afin d'attirer davantage les investissements vers les projets, le secrétariat de l'African Business Roundtable, en association avec Afreximbank, a conçu le "Project Preparation Masterclass"
The African Business Roundtable Project Preparation Masterclass Free Webinar, July 27
14-03-2023 | 14:56:22
After discussions with a variety of advisory and investment institutions, and to further attract investment to projects, the African Business Roundtable Secretariat in association with Afreximbank has designed the “Project Preparation Masterclass”.
[East Africa Business Week] Bob Koigi: Region bets on bioeconomy to bolster growth
14-03-2023 | 14:56:21
Among the key interventions proposed in the strategy is the creation of new forms of sustainable bioenergy, and the conversion of waste materials to useful products.
[Nigeria Business Week] Andrea Ayemoba: Gas price triggers ripple effect across industries
14-03-2023 | 14:56:20
Nigeria’s inflation as of the month of May stood at 17.71%, but economists are now predicting just a month later a new figure we can expect at the end of this year.
La vision de l'African Business Roundtable pour l'Afrique en tant que centre d'investissement
14-03-2023 | 14:56:19
L'African Business Roundtable (ABR), un groupe de chefs d'entreprise visionnaires qui ont compris très tôt la nécessité pour l'Afrique de bien se positionner sur le marché mondial afin d'attirer les investissements sur le continent, fête cette année sa troisième décennie d'existence.
[Nigeria Business Week] Andrea Ayemoba: Nigeria scores big in budget transparency
14-03-2023 | 14:56:18
The infrastructure of Nigeria is such that for meaningful progress to be made, there must be give-and-take on the parts of the government and the people.
[Column] Alexandra Fraser: Angel investors plugging the early-stage funding gap in sub-Saharan Africa
14-03-2023 | 14:56:14
To fill the early-stage funding gap, the continent urgently needs more investors.
The African Business Roundtable's vision for Africa as an investment center
14-03-2023 | 14:56:12
The African Business Roundtable (ABR), a group of visionary business leaders who saw very early the need for Africa to position itself well in the global market to attract investments to the continent, this year marks its third decade of existence.
[Nigeria Business Week] Andrea Ayemoba: Clean energy gets funding amid inflation and trade deficits
14-03-2023 | 14:56:11
Oil and Gas has been a pillar supporting the Nigerian economy for a very long time. Rich in this natural resource, Nigeria may be guilty of neglecting other promising sectors, like Agriculture and even Insurance.
[Nigeria Business Week] Andrea Ayemoba: A call for exports diversification for higher market gains
14-03-2023 | 14:56:02
Agriculturists and entrepreneurs are working harder than ever to address food sufficiency, but energy rests firmly on the government’s shoulders.
[Nigeria Business Week] Andrea Ayemoba: The 'ember' months performance review
14-03-2023 | 14:55:44
The end of year (fondly referred to as ‘ember months’) tends to bring about anxieties of different sorts among Nigerians.
[Nigeria Business Week] Andrea Ayemoba: Industries unanimously look toward renewable, sustainable practices
14-03-2023 | 14:55:42
The Covid-19 crisis has been cause for numerous economic slumps round the world; companies were shut down, production halted, industries crippled and prices skyrocketed the world over.
[Startup Interview] Adedokun Muhammed-Ali Adedeji, Founder, Brightcloud Automobile, Nigeria
14-03-2023 | 14:55:36
Adedokun Muhammed-Ali Adedeji is a Nigerian innovator, entrepreneur and logistics manager. A green mobility advocate, Adedokun is the founder of Brightcloud Automotive.
[Column] Mathew Hall: Why off-grid solutions are starting to make more sense to South Africans
14-03-2023 | 14:55:28
With load shedding back and disrupting day to day life, compounded by consumers feeling the 15% increase on their electricity bill, alternative sources of energy are starting to look more attractive to South Africans.
Eastern and Southern Africa's vast renewables potential offers route to sustainable growth, IRENA
14-03-2023 | 14:55:22
Eastern and Southern Africa are vast, geographically diverse regions with rapidly growing populations and rising demands for energy. According to master plans for the two regional power pools, electricity demand is set to grow.
[Column] Andres Vega: Powerships: A solution for Africa’s energy short-term supply?
14-03-2023 | 14:55:21
Energy poverty represents one of the most critical challenges for development in Africa. According to the International Energy Agency, in 2019, the continent had more than 580 million people without electricity access.
[Column] Titilayo Adewumi: Building greater sustainability, climate resilience in West Africa
14-03-2023 | 14:55:18
Across Africa, urban centres are rapidly expanding as the continent’s large – and growing – youth population seek better fortunes in the city.
[Column] Charné Hundermark: South Sudan pursues a power sector revival
14-03-2023 | 14:55:12
South Sudan is re-directing its focus on power sector development in a bid to dramatically transform its electricity market, which faces a deficit of approximately 170 MW and has led to one of the lowest electricity access rates globally.
[Column] Gaopalelwe Santswere: What the future hold for South Africa’s energy mix
14-03-2023 | 14:55:10
South Africa relies on coal-fired power stations to produce approximately 90% of its electricity. Moving forward, the country's aim should be to reduce this percentage.
[Startup Interview] Tony Botha, Managing Director, carbonTRACK Africa, South Africa
14-03-2023 | 14:55:10
carbonTRACK Africa is a South Africa technology startup that seeks to create a world where energy is consumed sustainably, shared fairly and empowers all people.
Rystad Energy analysis shows Africa’s renewable energy capacity is set for consecutive years of growth
14-03-2023 | 14:55:09
Africa’s installed capacity of renewable energy, which stood at 12.6 gigawatt (GW) in 2019, is set for consecutive years of growth, a Rystad Energy analysis shows.
[Column] Emma Colenbrander: Is an Amazon for Africa’s “energy poor” in the making?
14-03-2023 | 14:55:09
A majority of consumers in Africa still live off the grid, in what are commonly called "last-mile" communities.
New economic analysis for Malawi calls for efficient public investment management to improve service delivery in water and energy
14-03-2023 | 14:55:09
Malawi faces an infrastructure investment gap in the energy and water and sanitation sectors of approximately $332 million per year due to limited fiscal space combined with weak public investment management and inefficient State Owned Enterprises.
[Column] Phyllis Wakiaga: Promoting sustainability through energy efficiency and conservation
14-03-2023 | 14:55:08
Energy Efficiency might sound like ‘ Board Room speak’ to many, but what is it really?
New analysis shows onshore wind potential across Africa enough to power the entire continent many times over
14-03-2023 | 14:55:04
Developing Africa’s huge onshore wind energy potential can boost its transition to affordable and reliable clean energy. For the first time ever, wind and solar made up the majority of the world’s new power generation in 2019.
Finance for renewables in developing countries on the rise, IRENA highlights
14-03-2023 | 14:55:02
Global finance to developing countries in support of clean and renewable energy reached $21.3 billion in 2017, which almost doubles the level from 2010 when international financial flows were at $10 billion.
[Column] Toufik Khitous: How Egypt bets on renewables to meet expected energy demand surge
14-03-2023 | 14:54:56
To meet its soaring demand for energy, Egypt is turning to renewable sources. Its targets, if accomplished, will see it become a pioneer in the African energy landscape. But are the plans realistic?
[Column] Siyabonga Mbanjwa: Delivering sustainable energy across Africa in a more accessible and reliable way
14-03-2023 | 14:54:54
The global Coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the operating environment for both the public and private sectors as a result of the unprecedented lockdowns and restrictions put in place by countries to curb infections.
[Column] Dr. Kevin Kariuki: The journey to electrifying Africa
14-03-2023 | 14:54:53
Five years into the African Development Bank’s ambitious New Deal on Energy for Africa, the Bank’s investments are set to provide electricity access to around 13 million people.
[Column] Verner Ayukegba: Africa’s energy transition must be African at heart and in practice
14-03-2023 | 14:54:43
Africa is at an energy cross-road. On one hand, the most talented, better educated, most entrepreneurial and competitive generation the continent has ever had is rising.
The investment case for energy transition in Africa
14-03-2023 | 14:54:41
Falling technology costs have made renewable energy a cost-effective way to generate power in countries all over the world, which would drive further development and improved economy.
[Column] Olagoke Aluko: Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) regulations lead the way in reshaping consumer behaviour and industry in Kenya
14-03-2023 | 14:54:22
Kenya has paid a heavy price in lives lost for its slow uptake of LPG as a cooking fuel.
[Column] John Defterios: The global energy challenge and the answers that lie in renewable power
14-03-2023 | 14:54:09
It is big, fast growing, with a young population and a middle class that is nearly as big as the entire U.S. population.
[Startup Interview] Wilhelmina Diop, Marketing Director, HelloSolar, Ethiopia
14-03-2023 | 14:54:04
Wilhelmina Diop is investing her skills in Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development into providing rural communities in Ethiopia with affordable access to power, through the startup company, HelloSolar.
Ten developments that will shape Africa’s energy sector in 2019
14-03-2023 | 14:53:44
After a year of rebound and recovery, Africa’s old and new hydrocarbons markets have an opportunity to further entrench the continent’s position as the world’s hottest oil and gas frontier in 2019.
[Kenya Business Week] US key investment target in Africa
14-03-2023 | 14:53:43
US has reiterating its commitment to strong partnerships with key countries in Africa, specifically naming Kenya as a target for future US aid and investment.
[Column] Armando Da Silva: Why solar power is the obvious solution for South Africa
14-03-2023 | 14:53:42
As South Africa kicks off the New Year with a lower petrol price and hopes for a constructive 2019, there are some looming problems that hinder the great spirit of the country.
[Kenya Business Week] Manufacturing, automation and job creation nexus
14-03-2023 | 14:53:38
Even with mounting fears that rapid automation could reduce the number of jobs in the Kenya’s manufacturing sector, a new report posits that digital technologies can, in fact, boost job creation.
[Kenya Business Week] Flying into new opportunities
14-03-2023 | 14:53:34
African countries have been pushing for an open skies agreement to make intra Africa trade and movement cheaper and faster.
[Column] Bob Koigi: Renewable energy lights the way for Africa
14-03-2023 | 14:53:34
The growing appetite for energy in Africa despite unreliable hydro power has birthed renewable energy renaissance.
[Nigeria Business Week] Towards sensible investments, capital pours in from the outside
14-03-2023 | 14:53:32
For a country as populous as Nigeria, the wheels can and should not stop rotating. Supply rarely ever exceeds demand, investors are always welcome and jobs are never surplus.
[Interview] Irfan Mirza, CEO, Trend Solar, Tanzania
14-03-2023 | 14:53:30
Irfan Mirza is an IT consultant, project manager and strategist who co-founded Trend Solar, a power solution for rural communities in Africa.
[Kenya Business Week] Breathing new life into SMEs
14-03-2023 | 14:53:28
Small and medium sized businesses in Kenya represents 75 per cent of the country's workforce, constitute 98 percent of all businesses in Kenya and contribute 3 percent to the national purse.
[Kenya Business Week] The economic cost of trade misinvoicing
14-03-2023 | 14:53:24
Even as Kenya continues to seal loopholes of money laundering and illicit flows, details are emerging that the country is experiencing sophisticated forms of tax evasion.
[Kenya Business Week] Renewed onslaught on fake news
14-03-2023 | 14:53:23
With Kenya having experienced proliferation of online news channels occasioned by an impressive penetration of the internet and a critical mass of consumers with an insatiable appetite for breaking news, truth and fact have been the latest casualties.
[South Africa Business Week] Why SA entrepreneurs are not thriving
14-03-2023 | 14:53:20
A Study carried out on more than 1000 entrepreneurs in South Africa revealed that entrepreneurship in South Africa is not thriving, despite the fact that South Africa is one of Africa's strongest economies.
[Startup Interview] Tomiwa Majekodunmi, CEO, NASPA, Nigeria
14-03-2023 | 14:53:08
At a time when the electricity needs of Africa continue to outstrip available supply, a company in Nigeria is investing in providing low cost, clean and sustainable energy to especially those not connected to the national grid.
[Kenya Business Week] Energizing investor relations
14-03-2023 | 14:53:02
Kenya this week continues to strategically place itself to benefit from regional integration and reap from its warm relationship with development partners and international investors.
[Kenya Business Week] Power to businesses
14-03-2023 | 14:53:00
As Kenya now fully recovers from a grueling election that took a toll on its economy, key sectors are experienced renewed resurgence and the business climate is promising.
[Column] Hannes Venter: Tomorrow's smart cities will need equally smart utilities
14-03-2023 | 14:52:41
Sustainable energy consumption and 'green' energy production at home is becoming a new lifestyle.
[Startup Interview] Frank Balestra, Founder, AB Minerals & Made for Africa Eco-Friendly solution
14-03-2023 | 14:51:29
Frank Balestra is a Canadian who has lived in Africa the better part of the last five years, both in the DRC and Rwanda. This has given him a good understanding of the people, the African culture, the countries and the coltan industry.
[Column] Phyllis Wakiaga: Empowering women through renewable energy
14-03-2023 | 14:51:10
The more central energy is to our lives, the more crucial it is to provide equal access and distribution for all in order to secure our country’s future. Increasingly, what we are realizing is that this accessibility is made problematic and the lack of it exacerbated by the growing poverty gap in spite of modern technological advances.
[South Africa] JSE launches 50th edition of flagship investment challenge
14-03-2023 | 06:02:00
Virtual trading floors for the Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s (JSE) flagship financial literacy programme, the JSE Investment Challenge, have officially opened as the competition marks a 50-year milestone.

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