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With just 20 days to go, KwaZulu-Natal is preparing to welcome global investors, policymakers, and industry leaders to the Tourism Investment Forum Africa (TIFA) 2025. Set to take place from August 27th–29th in the City of uMhlathuze, this year’s forum is a crucial platform for unlocking the vast and diverse investment opportunities within the province, […]
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Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025), Africa’s premier trade and investment forum, is delighted to announce Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms (Arise IIP), a pan-African infrastructure and industrial development enterprise that designs and operates large-scale industrial ecosystems across Africa, as an official Premier Partner. The Fair is scheduled to take place from 4-10 September 2025 in Algiers, […]
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Africa stands at the forefront of a renewable energy revolution, with vast potential to transform its energy landscape while addressing the pressing challenges of climate change, energy access, and economic development. However, the pace of adoption and financing of renewable energy solutions remains a critical challenge. Addressing this gap is essential to unlock the continent’s […]
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By Ebenezer Obadare Contrary to doomsayers, liberal democracy is building up a head of steam on the continent. To judge by the tone of commentary coming out of Africa in recent times, liberal democracy could not be in a more perilous state, so perilous indeed that anywhere you look across the continent, disenchanted Africans are […]
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A strategic and sustainable partnership is transforming Botswana’s agricultural landscape. Standard Bank – through Stanbic Bank Botswana – has joined forces with Kwenantle Farmers, a prominent agricultural enterprise, to promote eco-friendly farming practices while contributing to Botswana’s sustainable economic development and diversification. This collaboration highlights the shared commitment of both organisations to environmental stewardship, community […]
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African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is participating at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, where it is doubling-down on its commitment to facilitating a just energy transition for Africa that supports the continent’s critical development needs and unlocks its economic potential. The Bank’s participation will align with the African Union’s Nairobi Declaration from the 2023 Africa Climate Summit and […]
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The current global financial architecture faces significant challenges in addressing the financial needs for climate action, sustainable development, and debt management. The calls for reform are growing louder, seeking to create a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable financial system. Increasing the representation of developing countries, particularly African nations, in global economic decision-making processes is crucial for […]
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In recent years, the importance of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) has become increasingly apparent as African nations strive to leverage technology to drive economic development and improve the lives of their citizens. At the forefront of this movement is Emmanuel Khisa, Africa Director for the Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure (CDPI), a pro bono tech […]
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Small manufacturers across Africa are grappling with a series of critical challenges that hinder their growth and sustainability. These challenges, which span financial, infrastructural, regulatory, and competitive domains, are crucial to address to support the continent’s burgeoning manufacturing sector. Key Challenges Identified: Addressing these challenges is vital for the growth of small manufacturers in Africa, […]
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By Mukami Njue While still in its developing stage, the African financial market is significantly contributing to the continent’s capacity to finance its key initiatives such as small enterprises, housing, automotive, infrastructure, creative and agriculture sectors. This market, made up of over 30 securities exchanges and a total market value of over $1.5 trillion, could […]
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