For years, Uganda’s banking industry has largely been defined by foreign-owned institutions, legacy perceptions, and an urban-centred approach to growth. Yet quietly, and perhaps more strategically than many realise, a different kind of story is beginning to emerge. The transition…
African nations can unlock the full value of AfCFTA and empower traders, especially small businesses, to participate in cross-border commerce with confidence As global trade dynamics shift and economic gravity increasingly tilts toward the Global South, Africa stands at a…
Dr Ould Tah thanked President Hichilema and the Zambian people for hosting the ADF-17 replenishment meeting, a key milestone in mobilising concessional resources for Africa’s most vulnerable countries Zambia has voiced strong backing for African Development Bank Group President Dr…
Zambian ministers credit African Development Fund for fertilizer self- sufficiency boost, increased capacity for 250,000 new skilled workers Concessional financing from the African Development Fund (ADF) has been transformative for Zambia’s agriculture and education sectors, while “anchoring peace, prosperity, and…
The financing will provide urgent assistance to communities severely affected by floods and landslides in the Bulambuli, Kasese and Ntoroko districts, including the provision of family-size tents The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a…
This strategic investment will strengthen TCX’s capital base, enhance its risk-bearing capacity, and expand its ability to offer hedging instruments in illiquid and less liquid currencies across the African continent The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group…
ACF2025 builds on Afreximbank’s leadership in trade-related compliance and its investment in AI-powered platforms that streamline client onboarding, enable real-time risk monitoring, and ensure secure transaction processing Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping trade in Africa – curbing illicit financial flows,…
Until his appointment, Mr. Akpata was the Head of CANEX Creations within the Afreximbank Group, taking on a central role in CCInc’s journey since its inception The Board of Directors of the CANEX Creations Incorporated (CCInc), a subsidiary of the…
Afreximbank and KCB Group will provide initial funding amounting to US$ 500 million and US$ 300 million, respectively towards the initiative KCB Group and pan-African multilateral development bank, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed…
The NCA-COP, launched in 2020 and now comprising more than 500 members from 48 African countries The African Development Bank Group has officially announced that it will host the Secretariat of the Africa Natural Capital Accounting Community of Practice (Africa…
Africa’s transition states are the continent’s most vulnerable economies, facing a wide range of political, economic, security and environmental challenges, and striving for greater stability and resilience African economists and development leaders have called for sweeping governance reforms, stronger domestic…
The hub is structured to address the low investment in research and development (R&D) in Africa and the continent’s underperformance in research output The African Research and Innovation Hub (ARIH) that was recently launched by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is…
Drawing on nearly two decades of last-mile delivery experience across nine African countries, the paper highlights how rethinking funding design could unlock private sector capacity and deliver impact at scale ENGIE Energy Access, Africa’s leading off-grid solar provider, has released…
By combining Afreximbank’s financial expertise with strategic oversight of ISA, the partnership seeks to create a robust pipeline of bankable projects essential for closing South Africa’s infrastructure gap African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has marked a significant milestone in infrastructure…
The 2025 NES conference has drawn more than 2,500 delegates from 22 African countries, including economists, policymakers, academics, and international partners African leaders, experts, the African Development Bank and development partners have called for urgent reforms to strengthen governance, deepen…