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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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Bank of America Refinances Gabon Sovereign Debt for Nature and Ocean Conservation

Bank of America announces the completion of the first ever debt-for-nature transaction in Continental Africa to refinance $500 million of sovereign debt of the Gabonese Republic (“Gabon”). The transaction will enable the country to contribute $125 million in new funding for ocean conservation, supporting their commitment to protect 30 percent of its lands, freshwater systems, […]

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African Energy Week (AEW) 2023 Technical Program To Showcase Africa’s Exploration And Production (E&P) Innovation, Insights

The 2023 edition of African Energy Week will feature a strong technical focus, with a parallel program dedicated to exploring the challenges, solutions and success stories across Africa’s E&P landscape Representing the biggest gathering of energy stakeholders on the continent, the African Energy Week (AEW) conference and exhibition takes place under a mandate of making […]

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“You Can Invest In Africa” And Other Common Mistakes In How The World Sees Our Continent

Africa, with some of the world’s fastest-growing economies and a rapidly expanding population, has the potential to become a global leader in telecommunications. But enabling this requires overcoming certain shortfalls, first and foremost, the need to shift fundamental misconceptions about the continent, writes Bernard van der Walt, Audit Partner and TMT Sector Lead at BDO […]

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Africa’s Retail Revolution: Unleashing The Continent’s Potential

By Trade Intelligence The landscape of grocery retail in Africa is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by shifting demographics and technological advancements. With the continent accounting for almost 17% of the global population, yet only 2.9% of global GDP, there is immense untapped potential waiting to be harnessed. Trade Intelligence, a reputable research business, is closely […]

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The Top Commodities In African Economies

Commodities play a crucial role in global trade, serving as the backbone of many economies. Africa, with its rich natural resources, has emerged as a significant player in the global commodity market.  Commodities are raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold, typically in large quantities. They include items such as […]

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The Elusive SDGs

In 2015, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, containing the 17 SDGs Sustainable Development Goals, was approved. The agenda was “…an urgent call for action by all countries – developed and developing – in a global partnership. They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that It has to be admitted […]

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