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South Africa Hosts Historic G20 Summit 2025: Driving Solidarity for Africa’s Future

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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Banking And Digitization: An Opportunity For Economic Growth In Africa

Some of the biggest banks on the continent to digitize and utilize the latest technology. 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 to smartphones. Sim Tshabalala, the CEO of South Africa’s largest bank Standard Bank Group speaks […]

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Financing To Fast-Track Africa’s Renewables Sector

As Africa confronts its energy challenges head-on, the potential for renewable energy to provide a sustainable solution becomes increasingly evident. However, greater understanding of financing options needs to be unlocked to accelerate the growth of the continent’s renewables sector. With the world pledging a shift towards greener and cleaner energy alternatives, companies have seized the […]

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African Trade Agreements Should Include Environmental Provisions To Drive Sustainable Agricultural Growth, Finds New Analysis

The flagship Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor (AATM) calls for the diversification of import sources to mitigate the adverse effects of the Ukraine crisis. African trade agreements can boost agricultural imports and exports and curb the adverse effects of climate change by including actionable provisions, according to the latest Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor (AATM). Published by AKADEMIYA2063 and the International Food […]

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African Financial Institutions Unite to Safegard and Revitalize Nature

In response to a pressing biodiversity crisis imperiling the prosperity and sustenance of millions across Africa, prominent financial institutions on the continent are rallying behind an urgent plea to preserve and rejuvenate nature. The landmark “Nature Voices Pledge” is being launched by the African Natural Capital Alliance (ANCA), a collaborative membership organisation whose collective assets total US$390 […]

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African Development Bank Embraces ‘Risky’ Entrepreneurs: Young Fishers In Senegal Increase Their Incomes Threefold And Turn Their Backs On Illegal Immigration

The Project to Support and Enhance the Entrepreneurial Initiatives of Women and Young People focuses on training, support for formalising businesses, funding and post-funding follow-up with the beneficiaries to ensure that interventions are sustainable  Launched in 2020, the Project to Support and Enhance the Entrepreneurial Initiatives of Women and Young People (PAVIE) (https://apo-opa.info/44tUHxa) implemented in Senegal, […]

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Trade And Traditions: How African Businesses And Cultures Thrive Abroad

In the dynamic world of business, the entrepreneur always seeks out new frontiers. One such frontier that has truly blossomed in recent years is the world of African businesses. These enterprises carry the vibrant colors, rich heritage, and indomitable spirit of Africa to the global stage, in sectors as diverse as music, sport, and technology. […]

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