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DIASPORA & INNOVATION: Africa’s Silicon Valley Bridge

For years, Africa’s relationship with its diaspora in the United States has been framed almost entirely around remittances, money sent home to support families and everyday consumption. That picture, while.

FINANCE & SMEs: $332M Boost for SA’s Small Businesses

The African Development Bank has invested $332 million, roughly R5.4 billion, in a social bond issued by Standard Bank Group, in a transaction designed to widen access to financing for.

Youth Innovation: Ghana’s Cashew Waste, Turned to Wealth

In Ghana’s cashew-growing regions, a fruit that once went almost entirely to waste is now being turned into a source of income for young people. When cashew trees are harvested,.

Domestic Capital: Mobilising Africa’s Wealth for Infrastructure Growth

Africa’s infrastructure challenge is often presented as a story of what the continent lacks: insufficient financing, limited infrastructure and dependence on foreign capital. Africa possesses considerable financial resources of its.

Millions Entering the Workforce: Africa’s Agricultural Sector Must Deliver Now

Africa is changing fast. The population is growing at about 2.5% a year, and by 2050 the continent could be home to 2.5 billion people. Much of that growth is.

Skills for Tomorrow: Empowering Africa’s Youth Economy

Africa’s demographic evolution offers a remarkable opportunity: the continent is home to the world’s youngest population, and with the right investments, its economic and educational systems can transform this youth.

Egypt’s Sustainable Finance Shift: Strengthening ESG Standards for a Greener Economy

Egypt is taking important steps to strengthen its sustainable-finance framework as the country’s Financial Regulatory Authority develops a phased roadmap for implementing international sustainability disclosure standards. The initiative reflects a.

Namibia’s Energy Opportunity: Fresh Investment Signals Confidence in Its Resource Potential

Namibia is strengthening its position as one of Africa’s emerging energy destinations as fresh exploration commitments signal continued international interest in the country’s resource potential. The latest development adds momentum.

South Africa’s Power Turnaround: Eskom’s Return to Stability and Profitability

South Africa’s electricity sector is showing signs of a significant turnaround, with Eskom recording its first annual profit in eight years and a dramatic reduction in the country’s long-running power.