Tag: Africa
Africa Needs Up to $170 Bn a Year for Infrastructure as Financing Gap Persists
The deficit threatens efforts to improve transport, energy, telecommunications and water infrastructure,…
Infrastructure Financing Hinges on Capital Markets, Not Just Pension Assets, Study Finds
The study challenges a growing assumption among policymakers that Africa's expanding pension…
Cocoa Prices Slip as Europe’s Demand Slowdown Offsets West Africa Supply Fears
Cocoa prices decline as Europe’s weaker chocolate demand weighs on markets, while…
Africa Must Build State Capacity to Unlock AfCFTA’s Economic Potential – Dr Makong Says
The AfCFTA Secretariat stresses that African nations must deliberately strengthen institutions, regulations,…
Dr Makong Urges Governments to Accelerate AfCFTA Reforms
The success of Africa’s single market will depend on whether national governments…
MTN Expands Digital Skills Push Across Africa With AI, E-Learning Initiatives
MTN backs youth employment, AI innovation and inclusive education as digital economy…
Beyond the Conflict: Israel Pitches Innovation Opportunities to African Businesses
Former Israeli diplomat David Saranga says Israel offers strong opportunities for African…
Africa’s Biggest Economies Ranked by Risk: What Sompa & Partner’s June 2026 Report Reveals
Sompa & Partners’ June 2026 report assesses Africa’s 15 largest economies, revealing…
Ubuntu Died With Mandela: South Africa Must Pay For Its Silence
A country liberated in no small part because Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania, Zambia,…
Beyond Funding Rounds: Why Zeepay’s Troubles May Change Startup Investment in Africa
Zeepay’s troubles highlight a new reality for African startups, as investors and…
Ethel Cofie Moderates Stable Coin Roundtable with 4 Central Banks Across Africa
Africa’s central banks explore stablecoins’ potential and risks, seeking a regulatory balance…
Ghana Gets Second Chance to Prove It Can Host Major Sports Events With U-20 AFCON
The Confederation of African Football's decision marks the second time Ghana will…