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…
With construction set for late 2025, Uganda’s $4B refinery will fuel growth, enhance exports, and strengthen East Africa’s energy future Uganda’s oil refinery is scheduled to begin operations in the fourth quarter of 2029 or the first quarter of 2030,…
The Africa Energy Indaba is the continent’s foremost all-encompassing energy gathering, showcasing flagship forums including the T&D Africa Conference, IPP & PPA Conference, Africa Gas Forum, EV Forum, and Nuclear Forum Africa is embarking on a transformative energy journey, teeming…
This strategic investment will strengthen TCX’s capital base, enhance its risk-bearing capacity, and expand its ability to offer hedging instruments in illiquid and less liquid currencies across the African continent The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group…
Afreximbank and KCB Group will provide initial funding amounting to US$ 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…
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…
Kenya’s luxury hospitality sector is experiencing significant growth, spurred by an increasing arrival of international visitors, a stable economy, and a rising middle class The sector is experiencing significant growth, driven by international visitors and a stable economy. Experts at…
In the vibrant city of Kampala, where ambition and opportunity intersect, Catherine Poran has emerged as a transformative leader at the helm of the Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL). A visionary strategist and dedicated mentor, Catherine has earned her place…
FOCUS Africa will address key investment challenges and unlock high-impact opportunities across multiple sectors, including agribusiness, technology, infrastructure, logistics, energy, manufacturing, mining, tourism, and the blue economy The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in collaboration with the Ministry of Planning, Economic…
Kenya’s residential market is experiencing remarkable growth across the income spectrum, driven by increasing demand from local buyers, expatriates, and international investors Kenya’s residential market is thriving, driven by rising demand from buyers, expatriates, and international investors. The luxury and…
GITEX FUTURE HEALTH AFRICA/Morocco will drive unprecedented impact across Africa, leveraging breakthroughs in technology and AI to enhance quality and access to healthcare During the third annual edition of GITEX AFRICA Morocco, the continent’s largest tech and startup show, His…
The African Development Bank Group has committed $934 million to SAPZs in 11 African countries Nigeria’s Cross River State became the second to mark construction of a Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone after the country’s Vice President Kashim Shettima and African…
GITEX AFRICA Morocco to forge new partnerships and explore new technologies with a broadening impact on Africa’s digital landscape GITEX AFRICA Morocco, the continent’s largest tech and startup show today opened its doors to the biggest players across the local,…
Stanbic Bank, the anchor subsidiary of Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL), hosted an inaugural financial literacy session recently for senior administrators of primary, secondary, and vocational schools in the Kampala Metropolitan Area. The event took place at Hotel Africana, in…