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After Nigerian Export Woes, Dangote Commences Cement Export to Congo
Dangote Cement has
indicated and concluded plans to start exports from its Congo Republic plants
to neighbouring states after its Nigerian exports fell 41%...
Venture space in Africa attracts global interest
Startups in
Africa are on an upward fundraising
trend in 2020 and global investors are taking note. Last year the amount of
venture capital channeled...
AFC INVESTS IN DJIBOUTI’S FIRST IPP AND RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT
Africa Finance
Corporation, the leading infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, recently
announced a US$63 million strategic investment to construct and operate a 60MW
wind project...
Funke Okubadejo: Nigeria – so many people, too little reform
By Funke Okubadejo, Director: Real Estate, Actis
Nigeria may lack many things, but people abound. She will be the...
Jacques Morisset: How can Côte d’Ivoire escape the curse of cocoa?
By Jacques Morisset, Lead Economist and Program Leader, World Bank.
Chocolate is becoming more and more of a...
Nnamdi Oranye: Africa making steady progress on journey towards cashless society
By Nnamdi Oranye, fintech author and diaspora banking lead at Standard Bank Group
The world of money is changing...
Alison Gillwald: South Africa is caught in the global hype of the Fourth Industrial Revolution
By Alison Gillwald, Adjunct Professor, Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance, University of Cape Town
South Africa is caught...
Jeremy Stevens: Africa’s free-trade area a game-changer that could strengthen ties with China
By Jeremy Stevens, Standard Bank Group International Economist based in Beijing, China
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)...
NJ Ayuk: A New Era in Africa – All of the Ingredients for Success
If you follow news about Africa, it’s easy to find
disheartening headlines about the continent’s struggles. But those
stories do not paint...
Nick Ndiritu: What lies ahead for Africa’s frontier markets?
By Nick Ndiritu, portfolio manager for the Allan Gray Africa ex-SA Equity Fund and Africa ex-SA Bond Fund.
At...
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Congo Violence Threatens Rare Mountain Gorilla Population In Africa’s Oldest Park
The park's neighboring communities, wildlife and forests are at risk because of the war raging in and around Virunga Park
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Putting The Record Straight On Seismic Surveys In South Africa
Climate activists are making more than noise about 3D seismic studies being used to delineate oil and gas reserves offshore Africa. They’ve...
Portal To Drive Real Estate Growth In Africa Launched.
Baron and Cabot, a UK-based international real estate firm, has introduced a game-changing concept: a UK property portal with a strategic expansion...
IFC And Bank One Join Forces To Mitigate Climate -Related Financial Risk
IFC and Bank One Limited has inked a partnership deal to help the commercial bank better assess and mitigate climate-related financial risks...
Why Coal Still Has An Important Role To Play In South Africa
In the march to net zero, coal usage is the villain in the story. Industrialized nations demonize coal for its negative environmental...
African Energy Chamber Hails Treaty Between Equatorial Guinea And Cameroon
H.E. Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, President of Equatorial Guinea, and H.E. Paul Biya, President of Cameroon, have signed a bilateral treaty under...
Building A Digital, Sustainable Bank For The Future
Banking, like many other sectors, has responded to rapid change and evolving customer needs by developing a digital strategy. Banks in South Africa...
Fintech Is A Path To Democratized Financial Services
Fintech has played a significant role in democratising access to financial services across Africa in the past decade. Improved access includes the...
KFC Appoints New General Manager for Africa
Akhona Qengqe has been named KFC's General Manager for Africa, effective April 1, 2023. She will take over for outgoing GM Dhruv...
Heineken Gets Approval To acquire Control Of Distell And Namibia Breweries
The South African Competition Tribunal has approved Heineken's offer to acquire control of Distell Group Holdings Limited. Following approvals from the Namibia...