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[OPINION] New Pro-business U.S.-Africa Policy Approach Opens Opportunities for American Firms Patient Capital Historically, the majority of American firms have remained hesitant to commit capital to Africa. The continent has been viewed by many investors as too risky, especially given the myriad of post-2008 regulatory and governance requirements they must adhere to. But now, the […]
The Fourth Industrial Revolution: What Does It Mean?
We stand on the brink of a technological revolution that will fundamentally alter the way we live, work, and relate to one another. In its scale, scope, and complexity, the transformation will be unlike anything humankind has experienced before. We do not yet know just how it will unfold, but one thing is clear: the […]
Mastercard Puts a Spotlight on Gender Diversity and Female Entrepreneurship at the World Economic Forum in Africa
‘Press Release’ Discussions at Mastercard’s ‘Together We Lead’ event focused on challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in Africa, and the role of technology in helping drive inclusive growth. As part of its commitment to supporting the advancement of gender diversity and inclusion in Africa, Mastercard hosted the second edition of its ‘Together We Lead’ event, […]
Productive and Empowered Women Entrepreneurs in Kigoma
A women empowerment programme in Kigoma, Tanzania has supported 82 women entrepreneurs to make their work more valuable, efficient and less hard and is helping tackle poverty and increase living standards in the region. Eighty-two women entrepreneurs in Kigoma, Tanzania have received business, technology and financial management training and now enjoy enhanced entrepreneurship, leadership skills […]
Potential of 5G In Africa
Africa is as capable of embracing the huge potential of this technology as the rest of the world, even within the limitations of existing infrastructure and complex connectivity challenges. Industries have adopted 2G, 3G and 4G in incremental steps as these technologies have evolved within the constraints of legacy technologies and capabilities. Now, 5G is […]
Latest Nielsen Consumer Confidence Results – East Africa
Kenyan Consumer Confidence remains the same as previous quarter Immediate spending intentions also steady Kenyan Consumer Confidence for Quarter 2, 2019 was stable at 101 the same level as the previous quarter reflecting steady sentiment amongst Kenyan consumers. Nielsen East Africa MD Faith Wanderi comments, “Consumer sentiment continues to be positive in Kenya post the recovery in […]
The Big Trio: CFO’s, Technology And Finance
By Matthew Kibby, vice president for Sage Enterprise Africa & Middle East The accelerating speed of business and increasing volumes of data are changing the nature of finance. To keep up, Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) need to embrace their role as ‘economic guardians’, the person who is there to provide insight, direction and measurement of business […]
Celebrate Heritage Day With South African’s Favourite Muso – Matthew Mole!
If music, food and fun with friends and family is how you love to spend some leisure time, then grab your tickets now for Music in the Park which takes place on Heritage Day, Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 at Chris Saunders Park in Umhlanga! Bring your picnic blankets and enjoy an afternoon filled with great views and […]
Africa Proptech Forum To Disrupt Africa’s Real Estate Sector
Africa Proptech Forum will provide select Startups with an opportunity to pitch their disruptive business models to Africa’s most high-profile real estate investors and developers Taking place at WeWork’s first African office location, The Link, Johannesburg on the 1st of October 2019, the Africa Proptech Forum is hosted in collaboration with Proptech Africa and the continent’s leading real […]
Republic Of Madagascar Becomes Africa Finance Corporation’s 22nd Member State
Africa Finance Corporation (“AFC” or “the Corporation”), the leading infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, announces the Republic of Madagascar (“Madagascar” or “the Country”) has become the twenty-second (22nd) member state of the Corporation. The Republic of Madagascar has sustained positive economic growth over the last five years, with GDP growth outperforming several other economies within […]
