Afreximbank’s Innovation Hub Targets $70 Billion Boost for Africa’s Knowledge Economy
Africa is stepping boldly into a future where innovation fuels prosperity. The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has unveiled the African Research and Innovation Hub (ARIH), a transformative platform designed to unlock up to US$70 billion in annual economic gains by turning research into real-world impact. Turning intellectual capital into trade power For too long, Africa […]
Krystal Birungi of Target Malaria Uganda/UVRI Announced as 2025-2026 Obama Foundation Leader
Krystal Birungi today announced her acceptance to The Obama Foundation’s Leaders program, joining more than 200 global changemakers for the 2025-2026 class. Following a competitive selection process, Krystal Birungi will be one of just 35 Leaders participating in the Leaders Africa program, where they will receive training in leadership development and civic engagement to help […]
Google Announces New Connectivity Hub In South Africa, AI Tools For Students & $9m Africa Research Fund
Google today announced a new set of investments in Africa, reaffirming its nearly two-decade commitment to the continent’s digital transformation. The latest commitments focus on empowering Africa’s next generation through AI, unlocking opportunities and expanding on the innovation capacity of young Africans. They cover internet connectivity; youth-led learning and innovation; and skills training. Connectivity Google […]
Infrastructure Africa 2026 To Drive Continental Growth, Connectivity And Sustainable Investment
The Infrastructure Africa 2026 Conference & Exhibition will take place from 2 – 3 March 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, convening governments, financiers, developers, and private sector leaders to unlock opportunities and accelerate Africa’s infrastructure-led growth. Africa’s infrastructure and energy sectors are experiencing rapid growth yet remain critical areas for investment. In the past decade, […]
Africa’s Tourism Boom: How Hospitality Can Embrace The Potential
By Michael Pownall, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Valor Hospitality Partners – AMEA There should be no doubt that Africa’s tourism potential is enormous. The continent’s 54 countries are home to some of the most spectacular natural wonders, cultural experiences, and culinary delights on the planet. Home to more than a billion people, there’s also […]
How South Africa’s Transformer Manufacturing Industry Can Fill A Gaping Local And National Infrastructure Gap
By Mervyn Naidoo, Group CEO of ACTOM South Africa’s energy transition, as well as similar efforts by other countries around the world, is accelerating the demand for power transformers, as nations upgrade and expand their power grids to meet rising energy needs. However, this worldwide shift toward renewable energy is exposing a critical infrastructure gap: […]
One Carbon World Joins Carbon Markets Africa Summit As Official Climate Impact Partner
“Partnerships the way to scale of the African carbon market” One Carbon World (OCW) will be the official climate impact partner of the upcoming Carbon Markets Africa Summit (CMAS) taking place in Johannesburg from 22 to 23 October. OCW is a not-for-profit dedicated to helping organisations reduce their carbon footprint and achieve recognised standards such […]
Bank Of Agriculture And Afreximbank Sign Agreement At IATF2025 For US$1 Billion Financing Programme To Support Bank Of Agriculture’s National Smallholder Farmers Fund
The Bank of Agriculture (BOA), represented by its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Ayo Sotinrin, has signed a landmark deal with African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), represented by the Executive Vice President for Intra-African Trade and Export Development, Mrs. Kanayo Awani. The agreement was finalised during the recently concluded and highly successful Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) […]
Moody’s Affirms Africa’s Stable Outlook as Economic Growth Gains Momentum
Moody’s Ratings says sub-Saharan Africa’s credit outlook remains stable as growth accelerates, even amid high borrowing costs and weak revenue collection. The agency projects median growth of about 4.7% over 2025 and 2026, up from 3.8% over the past decade, with strong performers like Ethiopia, Senegal, and the DRC set to expand above 6%. Large infrastructure projects, […]
Nigeria Leads Push for Africa-Wide Oil Regulation Forum
Nigeria is spearheading a new continental effort to unify oil regulations, launching the African Petroleum Regulators Forum (AFRIPERF) to attract investment into the region’s energy sector. Sixteen countries gathered in Accra for the signing, with eight—including Nigeria, Ghana, and Somalia—formally endorsing the charter and others pledging support pending domestic consultations. AFRIPERF will serve as a platform […]
