Kenya’s Climate Ambition: Leading Africa Toward a Greener Future
Africa stands at a critical juncture in the global climate crisis. With livelihoods deeply tied to rain-fed agriculture and ecosystems increasingly under threat, the continent is uniquely vulnerable—but also poised for leadership. Kenya, ranked 145 out of 187 on the 2022 ND-GAIN climate vulnerability index, embodies this dual reality: a nation facing significant climate risks, […]
African Medical Centre Of Excellence (AMCE) Opens Its Doors To The Public As It Seeks To Transform Healthcare In Africa
World-class facility aims to reverse Nigeria’s $1bn+ annual medical tourism outflow while establishing Africa as global healthcare destination The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) officially opened today, marking a historic milestone in Africa’s journey towards healthcare sovereignty. The US$300 million tertiary medical facility, developed by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in partnership with King’s College […]
How Fintechs And Institutions Can Bridge The Usage Gap In Sub-Saharan Africa
By Drisha Kirkman, Head of Programme Management and Sustainability at Paymentology Sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing a paradox in its financial transformation. Mobile network coverage now extends to 84% of the population, yet only 25% are actively connected, leaving a 59% usage gap. While the connectivity infrastructure is largely in place, hundreds of millions remain disconnected from the digital financial tools with […]
Infobip Unveils CXOP: The Next Generation of AI-Powered Customer Conversations
Built on agentic AI, CXOP delivers intelligent, hyper-personalized experiences across the full customer journey Global cloud communications platform Infobip announced its Conversational Experience Orchestration Platform (CXOP) — a game-changing solution that places agentic AI at the heart of every customer interaction. CXOP enables brands to move beyond static, rules-based workflows to deliver dynamic, goal-oriented conversations across marketing, sales, and support — […]
Applications Now Open: Apply For The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation High School Scholarship
The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, a member of the Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies, has officially opened applications for its annual High School Scholarship Programme. Eligible Grade 6 learners from across South Africa are encouraged to apply. The High School Scholarship is dedicated to nurturing entrepreneurial potential among the youth, with the goal of cultivating confident […]
Sun King Opens First Customer Experience Centre In Mombasa
Sun King, Kenya’s most trusted off-grid solar company, is proud to announce the official opening of its first customer experience centre in Mombasa, bringing clean, reliable energy solutions closer to customers along Kenya’s coast. Located along Digo Road – adjacent to Huduma Centre and opposite Nomaneno Bazaar– the new experience centre is designed to provide […]
Launching Africa Ports, Logistics & Infrastructure Summit: Accelerating Trade. Transforming Transport. Powering Development
As Africa embarks on a remarkable journey of industrialisation and economic integration, Mozambique is rapidly establishing itself as a vital strategic gateway for global trade and investment. In response to this, the inaugural Africa Ports, Logistics & Infrastructure Summit, officially endorsed by the Ministry of Transport and Logistics of Mozambique, will take place on Tuesday […]
IMF Calls on Zimbabwe to Adopt ZiG as Exclusive Legal Tender
The IMF has thrown its weight behind Zimbabwe’s ZiG currency, urging the country to adopt it as the sole legal tender to help stabilize the economy. Introduced in April and backed by 2.5 tons of gold and $100 million in reserves, ZiG is Zimbabwe’s sixth attempt in 15 years to create a stable currency. However, public trust […]
Sub-Saharan Africa to See Modest Growth in 2025, Says World Bank
The World Bank projects a modest uptick in sub-Saharan Africa’s economic growth, forecasting a rise from 3.5% in 2024 to 3.7% in 2025. While that places the region among the few globally expected to see improved growth, alongside the Middle East and North Africa, the gains come with caveats. The outlook hinges on easing inflation, stable […]
Nigeria Records Trade Surplus as Exports Surge in Q1 2025
Nigeria’s exports surged to $13.44 billion in Q1 2025, marking a 7.42% year-on-year rise, according to fresh data from the country’s National Bureau of Statistics. Crude oil remained the backbone, making up nearly 63% of total exports, while non-oil products contributed $2.07 billion. In contrast, the country imported $10.07 billion worth of goods, leading to a […]
