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Why Côte d’Ivoire Could Become Francophone Africa’s Next Investment Gateway

By Stephen Antwi-Asimeng, Member, Collaborative for Fund Domiciliation in Africa and Cheikh Souleymane Diallo, President, l’Association Ivoirienne des Investisseurs en Capital Across Africa, the urgency to unlock private capital is no longer in question. What receives far less attention is a structural issue that continues to shape where that capital ultimately flows: the jurisdiction in […]

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Nigerian entrepreneurs at a business event, supporting youth innovation.

Transcorp Invests $2 Million to Back Nigeria’s Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

Nigeria’s entrepreneurial engine is gaining fresh momentum as Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group) deepens its investment in young business leaders. Through its partnership with the Tony Elumelu Foundation, the Group is supporting 625 entrepreneurs in the 2026 cohort, contributing to a continent-wide program that will equip 3,200 African founders with $5,000 each to launch and […]

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African entrepreneurs applying for Africa’s Business Heroes 2026 competition.

Africa’s Business Heroes Opens 2026 Applications With $1.5 Million For African Entrepreneurs

Africa’s entrepreneurs are once again in the spotlight as Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) launches its eighth annual competition, offering $1.5 million in grant funding to founders building solutions for the continent’s future. The initiative—created by Alibaba Philanthropy and the Jack Ma Foundation—has become one of Africa’s most visible platforms supporting business innovation and entrepreneurship. This […]

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Africa’s Capital Markets Are Moving Again. Here’s How.

By Kumeshen Naidoo, Head of Debt Capital Markets, and Narisa Balgobind, Head of Debt (AR), at Absa Kenyan beverages giant East African Breweries recently refinanced an existing KES 11 billion corporate bond through a medium-term note priced at 11.8%, marking the first issuance under its newly approved KES 20 billion programme. The timing mattered. Kenya’s […]

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Drone spraying crops in African farmland at sunset.

Unlocking The Power Of Digital Agriculture In Africa

New BCG-PxD report shows how Digital Agriculture Units can help governments turn digital strategies into real farmer impact Digital agriculture could unlock up to USD 500 billion in additional agricultural GDP each year across low- and middle-income countries, if proven solutions can successfully scale beyond pilots. The From Strategy to Scale: Why Delivery Matters in Digital […]

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People collecting water from makeshift containers in South Africa.

Water Security: The Infrastructure Battle Shaping South Africa’s Economic Future

South Africa is approaching a critical inflection point in its water system − one that has developed steadily and largely out of public view. According to participants at the Investec-Proparco industry dialogue, the window for effective intervention is narrowing. Despite being among the world’s 30 most water-scarce countries, South Africans consume an average of 218 […]

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Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Opens Fellowship Applications For SA’s Next Generation Of Entrepreneurs

The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation is inviting high-performing Grade 12 learners with a passion  for entrepreneurship to apply for its University Fellowship Programme before the 30 April 2026 closing date.   The Fellowship offers far more than financial support for university studies. It’s the beginning of a transformative entrepreneurial journey – one that builds a strong entrepreneurial mindset development, nurtures personal growth and equips […]

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Our Shared Health: Why Farmers, Doctors, Businesses, And Nature Must Work Together

It is a well-known fact that farming is the backbone of most African economies, providing livelihoods and income for hundreds of millions. But what is not often talked about is how much farming affects the health of our people, our animals, and our environment. Farmers are not just growing food. They are stewards of our […]

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South Africa’s Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa (1)

Accelerating Growth In The African Energy Industry

Africa Energy Indaba 2026 to drive investment, innovation, and collaboration across the continent’s evolving power sector. Africa’s energy sector is on the brink of transformational growth, with investment, technology, and policy innovation reshaping the way power is generated and consumed across the continent. The 18th annual edition of the Africa Energy Indaba, taking place from 3 – 5 March […]

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Standard Bank Group in Egypt

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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