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At Luthuli Memorial Lecture, WTO Chief Warns of Rising Protectionism and Calls for Stronger African Trade Integration

DURBAN, South Africa — Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization, used a keynote address at the 19th Chief Albert Luthuli Memorial Lecture on Thursday to deliver a pointed assessment of global trade tensions and a cautious but optimistic outlook for Africa’s economic future. Speaking at the University ....

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Ventures Platform Hosts Africa Prosperity Summit, Advancing VC Pathways To Liquidity And Scalable Growth

Over 250 influential stakeholders gathered in Lagos; explores strategies for unlocking liquidity, driving scale, and fostering sustainable returns across the continent. Lagos, Nigeria – November 17, 2025: Africa’s private capital leaders convened last week at the third annual Africa Prosperity Summit (APS), hosted by Ventures Platform, to chart the path for a new era of verifiable, scalable growth […]

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Decarbonisation & Energy Security: How Renewables And Natural Gas Can Power Africa’s Future

Africa Energy Indaba spotlights the dual imperative of clean growth and reliability Cape Town, South Africa – 17 November 2025 – As Africa’s energy demand surges, balancing decarbonisation with energy security has never been more critical. New data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) underscores a pivotal role for both renewable energy and natural gas in driving a sustainable, yet […]

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Bloomwit Partners With TEDxAjegunle To Offer Scholarships For Africa’s Emerging Communicators

The scholarships will provide more global opportunities for African professionals, equipping them with strategic writing and communications skills to build their careers and navigate challenges in business and media  Bloomwit, Africa’s best business communications academy, has partnered with TEDxAjegunle to award scholarships to African youths, supporting the development of the continent’s next generation of communicators. […]

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Standard Bank Group Officially Launches Its Representative Office In Egypt

Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest financial institution by assets, has announced the official launch of its Representative Office in Egypt during an event held at the Pyramids of Giza in Cairo.  The Group’s Representative Office will strengthen trade and investment flows between Egypt, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Middle East, recognising Egypt’s role as a vital […]

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In Kinshasa, A Regional Meeting Focused On Economic Diplomacy

On 14 November 2025, on the sidelines of the 9th Ordinary Summit  of Heads of State and Government of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR),  more than 250 public decision-makers, business leaders, financial institutions and technical partners  will gather in Kinshasa for a full day of discussions dedicated to economic cooperation in […]

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Countdown To The Launch Of The SIIPS 2025 Report: Africa’s Benchmark For Inclusive Instant Payments

Africa’s digital payment landscape is set for fresh insights as  the AfricaNenda Foundation, in partnership with the Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE), the World Bank, and  the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), prepares to unveil the State of Inclusive  Instant Payment Systems (SIIPS) 2025 Report on November 13, 2025, in Ezulwini, Kingdom of […]

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