Tag: Africa
Afreximbank Profit Jumps 30% as Lending Expands to $35.4 Billion
The pan-African lender strengthened its balance sheet and raised $1.5 billion from…
MTN Partners With UAE Investor to Build Africa Data Centre Platform
The new venture will target growing demand for cloud computing and AI…
Afreximbank Academy, CreditRegistry Target 3 Million Africans With Financial Training
The three-year partnership will combine credit education with trade-finance training to help…
Data Centers Offer African Economies Jobs and Tax Revenue, Report Says
Data centre construction can stimulate local businesses and government revenue, but much…
MTN Reports 17.5% Revenue Growth as IHS Deal, Buyback Advance
MTN plans to return as much as 60% of equity free cash…
“Cross-Thinkers” Hold Key to Sharing AI’s Gains, Bright Simons Says
Policy expert Bright Simons argues that Africa risks becoming trapped in AI’s…
Absa Supports EUR456 Million Financing For Genser Energy
Absa has supported a EUR456 million financing facility for Genser Energy to…
President Mahama Urges African Leaders to Forge a Common Position on Global Affairs
President Mahama urges African leaders to unite behind common positions, arguing that…
AfCFTA Pushes Africa to Keep More Value Within Continent’s Supply Chains
A factory employing about 700 people, mostly women, was forced to halt…
Africa’s Next Struggle Is Economic Emancipation — President Mahama
President Mahama says Africa’s next liberation struggle is economic emancipation, driven by…
Africa Can Leapfrog Traditional Dev. Pathways Through AI and Technology — Prez Mahama
President Mahama says AI, fintech and digital services can help Africa bypass…
Domestic Debt Shift in Africa Raises Financing Risks, BIS Says
Africa's move toward local-currency debt is shielding governments from exchange-rate shocks but…