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Afreximbank Extends Usd 15 Million Facility To Ecobank Zimbabwe Limited

African Export‑Import Bank (Afreximbank) has extended a  USD 15 million SME Finance Facility to Ecobank Zimbabwe Limited under its Export SME  Development Programme (ESDP).The facility will provide working capital and capital  expenditure financing to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) operating within export  value chains across key sectors of the Zimbabwean economy, including agribusiness,  manufacturing, healthcare, […]

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Angola’s Access To Global Capital

Rewiring Angola’s Access To Global Capital: What Banks And Angolan Institutions Must Do Next

By Angelo Anthony  Angola is increasingly recognised by global investors as a market of strategic importance—not only for its resources, but for the way its institutions are improving how they engage international capital. With abundant natural resources, a young population and a strategic Atlantic coastline, Angola sits at the intersection of energy, trade and regional […]

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Cover of the 2026 report on data protection and AI governance in Africa.

Yellow Card Publishes 2026 Report On Data Protection And AI Governance

Yellow Card, the largest licensed stablecoin-based infrastructure provider for emerging markets, has released its 2026 Report on Data Protection and Artificial Intelligence Governance in Africa. The comprehensive report outlines the rapid maturation of regulatory frameworks across the continent and sets a compliance blueprint for institutional expansion across global emerging markets. As Banks, Financial Institutions, Telcos, […]

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Workers installing solar panels on rooftops in Africa to promote renewable energy investments.

What Africa Needs From Banks To Achieve Its Energy Transition

By Rentia van Tonder, Head of Power, and Aadil Cajee, Head of Energy & Infrastructure Finance at Standard Bank CIB The future of energy in Africa will not be determined by policy alone. Nor will it be unlocked by capital in isolation. If Africa is to achieve a secure, affordable and lower-carbon energy system, financial […]

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BRICS leaders at Kazan summit discussing expansion plans.

What Is The BRICS Group And Why Is It Expanding?

As BRICS grows in both membership and global sway, its expansion comes with divisions among its members old and new on how to set the stage for a revised world order. The countries that comprise BRICS—which stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, and now five new members—are an informal grouping of emerging […]

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Solar panels in Africa for renewable energy development.

The Role Of Financial Institutions In Increasing The Pace And Scale Of Africa’s Renewable Energy Transition

By James Agin – Executive – Corporate and Investment Banking Absa Bank Kenya The urgent need to combat climate change has thrust renewable energy into the global spotlight. As governments, businesses, and individuals grapple with the challenges of reducing carbon emissions, the role of financial institutions in supporting and propelling the renewable energy transition is […]

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Mastercard credit cards for financial institutions in Africa.

Mastercard Expands Its Business Intelligence Platform For Financial Institutions In The Middle East And Africa

Mastercard Market Trends is an interactive business intelligence platform that brings together up-to-date payments data, consumer and industry insights Mastercard has announced the expansion of its new interactive business intelligence platform Mastercard Market Trends in the Middle East and Africa. The new platform provides a comprehensive view of payments insights, competitive intelligence and industry trends for banks and financial […]

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