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Johannesburg pulses with energy as South Africa gears up to host the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit from November 22 to 23, 2025. This event stands out as the first G20 gathering on African soil, a powerful moment that amplifies the continent’s voice in global talks. President Cyril Ramaphosa leads the ....
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The key to Africa’s energy transition is connecting investors to the opportunities in the continent’s emerging renewables sector. Foreign direct investment can be the secret to our success. Developing a new global energy mix requires partnerships – at every level. These partnerships can take several forms. They can be interpersonal – forming grassroots organisations to meet community […]
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The Ascent of Personal Services and Recycling Startups in Africa In recent years, the entrepreneurial landscape in Africa has been vibrant and full of promise, a hopeful sign of economic growth and social development. A recent survey by ZenBusiness reveals intriguing patterns in the kinds of startups that are capturing the attention of aspiring business […]
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By Patrick Mweheire, Regional Chief Executive, East Africa, Standard Bank Group East Africa is poised to unlock new pathways for trade, development and growth. This comes as businesses, regulators and banks find and drive new direct investment, launch projects and close gaps to financial inclusion, providing a powerful tailwind for broader Pan African trade. It […]
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Startup ecosystems are often looked at through the prism of Silicon Valley, a paradigm that includes successful new companies, technology hubs, and access to funding. However, Africa is challenging this traditional narrative by leveraging its unique strengths and turning challenges into opportunities. Governments across the continent are taking proactive steps to foster a conducive environment […]
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Africa is a continent of contradictions. The scars left behind by its many nations’ storied histories, as well as the new wounds opened by recent social and economic upheavals such as the global recession, the pandemic, climate change, and geopolitical tensions, mean that the continent continues to contend with challenges such as inequality, poverty, and […]
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In a new episode of Connecting Africa, CNN International’s Eleni Giokos hears the latest technology updates from some of the biggest banks on the continent as they continue to digitise. According to McKinsey, cash is still used in more than 90% of all transactions in Africa. One of the key reasons for this is access […]
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