Leading by Example: Tony Elumelu’s Leadership Principles
People often ask me, TOE how do I learn leadership. Should I go on a course? Buy a book? Get a mentor? Are leaders born, or can you become a leader? Just as I say about business success, leadership has many components – luck, being in the right place at the right time. But I […]
Doing Deals in Africa Report
KPMG, a global leader in audit, tax, and advisory services, is proud to announce the launch of its 1st edition of the KPMG Doing Deals in Africa Report, a comprehensive analysis of the latest trends and insights on the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape in Sub-Sahara Africa (SSA). The Doing Deals in Africa Report will serve […]
Mixed Reality Is The Future of Entertainment
As we stand on the cusp of the fourth industrial revolution, one thing is increasingly clear: the future of entertainment is not limited to screens; it’s an interactive experience that blends the virtual and the real. Leading this paradigm shift is Apple, a company synonymous with innovation and high-quality design. The recently launched Apple Vision […]
Africa Needs A Great Deal More Investment In Energy And Infrastructure, Says Standard Bank
Sub-Saharan Africa, the most vulnerable region in the world to the effects of climate change, needs a great deal more investment in energy and infrastructure, says Standard Bank, Africa’s biggest lender by assets. Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala told the Institute of International Finance (IIF) annual membership meeting in Marrakech on October 13, that climate change stands out […]
The Changing Face Of Property Investment In Africa
Author: Somaya Joshua, Head: Commercial Property Finance: Pan Africa, Absa CIB What gets a property sector banker up in the morning? As an organisation that actively funds commercial property transactions on the African continent, we’re looking beyond the bricks and mortar elements of a property transaction to understand how each deal fits into a broader […]
AFMI Highlights Africa Is Already Unlocking Its Potential
Author: Garth Klintworth, Head of Global Markets, Absa CIB The release of the seventh iteration of the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index (AFMI) demonstrates that the continent is rapidly maturing and is no longer simply taking the first steps on a developmental journey. Instead, we can see clear signs that the true potential of the […]
Ericsson Launches 5G Core Excellence Center To Serve Middle East And Africa
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) announces the opening of a 5G Core (5GC) Excellence Center dedicated to serving the dynamic region of Middle East and Africa. The state-of-the-art Excellence Center will serve as a focal point for innovation, collaboration, and the advancement of 5G technology. The announcement was made at GITEX Global 2023. Through interactive demonstrations and […]
Roche Diagnostics And Aga Khan University Hospital Sign A Contract To Expand Access To Advanced Diagnostics In East Africa
● Roche Diagnostics and the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi have signed a contract aimed at enhancing healthcare access in Kenya and East Africa by installing a fully automated diagnostics instrument at the Hospital. ● The installation will significantly speed up disease testing capacity and the output of results to patients. ● The Roche platforms can […]
AOW 2023: What We Will Remember
The 2023 edition of AOW: Investing in African Energy was marked by several key announcements, statements and deals that are set to shape projects and market trends over the coming year. Africa will set its own energy-transition timelines as it heads to COP28 AOW and the Green Energy Africa Summit (GEAS) concluded on a key […]
Visa Signs With CAF As The Official Payment Partner For AFCON Tournaments Until 2026
Visa, today announced the renewal of its partnership with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) until 2026, which establishes Visa as the exclusive digital payment provider for the upcoming 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Cote d’ Ivoire. The partnership will then span two tournaments – including the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations […]
