Africa will arrive at Cop27 with solutions
As the next UN climate conference approaches, African countries are playing their role in combating climate change, but industrialised countries must make good on their funding pledges.
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How banks can help South Africa avoid grey list
South Africa faces the possibility of being grey listed. Wendy Murray and Chris Oliver look at how banks can face the identified challenges head-on.
Why Africa needs a stability and liquidity mechanism
Daniel Cohen and Ibrahim Elbadawi propose the establishment of a liquidity and stability mechanism for African countries. In an exclusive interview, they tell us why additional support is necessary amid widespread economic turmoil.
Bamboo sees growth on US investment platform, despite market downturn
Despite tough conditions, the number of users on the Bamboo investment platform has more than doubled in the last year. Its community engagement officer explains why.
Africa can educate the Covid generation by using accelerated learning
The pandemic has worsened the learning crisis for Africa’s youth, but “accelerated learning”, used across the continent over the past decade, could be the key to countries catching up.
Africa’s SMEs will make or break its food systems
Bold actions are needed to transform the way Africa produces and consumes food, write the CEO of IDH and managing director of the AGRF.
Gabon set to launch first batch of climate credits
Gabon’s environment minister says that Africa's seventh-largest oil producer is looking for innovative ways to exchange debt and raise loans through carbon credits.
Tony Blair: World food system needs a new kind of investment
Channelling patient, climate-smart investment to Africa’s dynamic agri-business sector is not only the right thing to do. There is a business case, says the former UK prime minister.
FirstBank’s Adesola Adeduntan: eNaira rollout ‘exciting’
The CEO of Nigeria's FirstBank answers our questions about the state of the country's banking system and the bank's plans for the future.
AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum: Closing a 500-year gap
As the first AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF) takes place in Barbados, the president of Afreximbank outlines the significance of this historic meeting.