Op-Ed: Good Governance is Key in Mobilizing Cheaper Debt
By Bernard Oketch African countries continue to struggle amidst the ever-growing deficit in the provision of decent and affordable housing for its citizens. With the current cumulative housing deficit reaching over 50 million housing units and growing, there is a need for sustained impetus and collaboration amongst key partners and players in the housing industry […]
Understanding The Needs Of SMEs To Capture Growth Opportunities
By Aldo Laubscher South Africa Country Manager, Visa Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are becoming an increasingly attractive market across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Globally they make up 90% of businesses and account for more than 50% of employment. In emerging economies, they account for 40% of GDP and are expected to create at least 90% […]
Platform Capital Hosts Investment Fair For Entrepreneurs And Second Edition Of Its Africa Walk Initiative In Johannesburg, South Africa
Platform Capital, a leading provider of investment and advisory services to global businesses, launched its operations in South Africa in March 2022 to provide strategically driven investments with a focus on developing the untapped potential of the country’s SMME sector. To reiterate its commitment to supporting the start-up community in South Africa, Platform Capital hosted […]
ABB To Display Its Safe, Smart And Sustainable Solutions At MINE-ENTRA 2022 In Bulawayo
This is the 25th edition of the largest mining, engineering, and transport expo in Zimbabwe The mining industry is an economic mainstay, contributing about 70% of its forex ABB products on display for the mineral processing industry include its motor control solutions A global technology leader in electrical distribution and management from source to socket, […]
WWF Launches A Strategy For Africa To Make Nature Everyone’s Business
WWF in Africa will, on Thursday, 21st July, launch its “Strategic Plan for Africa: 2021 – 2025” – a call to move beyond business as usual and make nature everyone’s business. WWF-Africa’s strategic plan fits with the Africa Protected Areas Congress’s objective in Kigali, Rwanda this week to position Africa’s protected and conserved areas within […]
Standard Bank Helps In Improving The Lives Of Learner By Improving Water Infrastructure
Standard Bank, through its Tutuwa Community Foundation, is endeavoring to improve the lives of learners in the Eastern Cape, Northwest, and Free State by donating water tanks to various schools located in these provinces. The Foundation is supporting various education programmes in these provinces to improve the quality of education. This support is part of […]
ESG: Issuing a Social Bond in South Africa
By agreeing to a far-reaching set of social goals, the JSE-listed company was able to improve their cost of capital and attract the attention of a new set of institutional investors. Op-ed by Africa.com Chair, Teresa Clarke One of the largest developments in global capital markets over the last several years has been the rapid rise […]
