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The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Africa has officially announced the programme for the 2nd Africa Technology Conference (ATC 2026), taking place 16–18 June 2026 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Following a successful inaugural ediPon in Tanzania in 2025, the conference will travel to West Africa for the first Pme, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, innovators […]
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MSMEs are the backbone of South Africa’s economy, contributing over 60% of employment and a significant share of GDP, yet many still face barriers to market access, funding, and digital integration. As Africa’s digital economy continues its rapid expansion, the next phase of growth will be driven not only by large enterprises, but by the […]
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Strong operating and financial performance reflects effective execution of strategy and consistent demand across our markets Operating highlights • Our total customer base grew1by 9.0% to 169.4 million, with data customers increasing 17.4% to 75.6 million as the focus on bridging the digital divide across our markets continues. This, alongside a 4.3% increase in smartphone […]
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The ideal platform for investors and corporates to discuss investment opportunities on the continent In line with current world trends, Standard Bank Group has adopted a digital approach to enable African corporate clients and leading policymakers to connect virtually with some of the world’s leading institutional investors. In partnership with ICBC Standard Bank and Microsoft, […]
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In the two decades since people in South Africa worked together to transform their political landscape and usher in a new democracy, the country has made remarkable progress. In particular, GDP has nearly doubled in real terms, lifting millions of people out of poverty and into the middle class and greatly expanding access to services. Yet […]
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