The potential of private equity remains largely untapped in Southern Africa outside South Africa, but some firms are snapping up promising companies.
Africa-focused Andela shifts attention to South America
African software talent supplier Andela is looking beyond Africa as it targets the expanding remote working market, but its CEO says the continent remains in its plans.
Our goal is to help turn around fragile states – WB’s Diagana
Ousmane Diagana is the Vice-President of the World Bank for West and Central Africa. He oversees these two very different sub-regions each with its own sets of challenges and needs. 11 of the 22 countries in West and Central Africa are classified as ‘fragile state’. His operational portfolio is arou…
Can agriculture resolve Africa’s worsening jobs crisis?
Urgent action needs to be taken to rehabilitate Africa's youth jobs market. Developing the continent’s agriculture value chain will be a key part of the solution.
‘Africa must leverage on the opportunities of the green economy’
Leading development finance expert Tariye Gbadegesin talks to us about how to create a sustainable pathway for Africa’s infrastructure development.
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Sustainable Agriculture in Africa
Stories, initiatives, new ideas and solutions to drive sustainable agriculture in partnership with OCP.In partnership with
African Youth Climate Hub launches clean tech incubator
The AYCH 2021 Incubation Programme for African Entrepreneurs will encourage the development of innovative startups moving climate-technology forward across Africa.Promoting gender diversity at the workplace: OCP Group partners with IFC to get EDGE certification
EDGE certification will support OCP's commitment to promoting equal opportunities not only within the organisation but also across Morocco and Africa.Africa can offer solutions to help deliver Europe’s decarbonisation
Decarbonisation is the future for both Africa and Europe, explains Hanane Mourchid, Senior Vice-President, Sustainability Platform, at the OCP Group.
South Africa – eyes on the future but mired in the present
Tom Collins presents an in-depth analysis of the country’s challenges.African telecoms – special report
As demand for data, broadband and infrastructure rockets, we look at the huge opportunities in Africa's telecoms sector.Spotlight on education in Africa
The need for knowledge and skills has never been greater. How can we make education in Africa the best in the world?
Amanda GrayPartnerMischon de Reya: Global art law and trends in the African art market
Art law expert Amanda Gray from leading law firm Mishcon de Reya joins us to discuss trends in the global art market and the recent surge of interest in African art.
MD and CIO ARM-Harith Infrastructure FundTariye Gbadegesin, MD and CIO, ARM-Harith Infrastructure Fund: Integrating sustainability into infrastructure investment
Tariye Gbadegesin talks to us about the current priorities and initiatives at ARM-Harith and how to create a sustainable pathway for Africa's development.
MD, Verdant CapitalEdmund Higenbottam: Investing in African fintech
Edmund Higenbottam talks us through the vast opportunities for investors in Africa's fintech sector.
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In the May issue of African Business, out now, we take an in-depth look at the deadly insurgency rocking Mozambique’s crucial Cabo Delgado province. As French giant Total declares force majeure on its multi-billion dollar LNG development after a rise in local attacks, we ask whether the government can fight back and save the future of the industry.
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Africa Digital Banking Report
African Banker and Backbase published the leading report focusing on digital transformation in the banking sector.In partnership with
Digital banking in Africa - a roadmap for success
The Digital Banking Survey, a collaboration between African Banker magazine and Backbase in July 2020, has resulted in an essential insight into the future of this fast-moving sector.The online revolution comes to African banking
Digital transformation is revolutionising the African banking scene. Read our analysis of what banks need to know in order to flourish in the new environment.
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African Guarantee Fund
African Business brings you the latest news and updates from the African Guarantee Fund (AGF), the pan-African non-bank financial institution that promotes development by assisting financial institutions to scale up their SME financing.In partnership with
Felix Bikpo: "If the AGF cannot support the SME sector now then it should not exist"
Outgoing CEO of the African Guarantee Fund Felix Bikpo tells us how the AGF is mitigating the economic fallout of Covid-19.African Guarantee Fund and Afriland First Bank partner to finance SMEs/SMIs, support women entrepreneurship and promote green businesses
African Guarantee Fund has issued a loan portfolio guarantee amounting to USD 10 million to Afriland First Bank to support SMEs, women entrepreneurs and green economy in Cameroon.African Development Bank's AFAWA and AGF partner to unlock loans to women entrepreneurs
The partnership will unlock $1.3-2bn in loans to women-owned SMEs in Africa and signals the launch of AFAWA's Guarantee for Growth programme.