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Source: The Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Mauritius' former central bank governor released on bailVillen Anganan

Source: Supplied. AfricArena celebrated 100 years of innovation with @totalenergies_za for the 100 Startupper of the Year Challenge at the AfricArena Cape Town Grand Summit 2024.

Global cities compete to host AfricArena innovation summits in 2025

2 Jan 2025

AltSchool Africa and Binance launch scholarships to nurture digital skills in 500 Africans

AltSchool Africa and Binance launch scholarships to nurture digital skills in 500 Africans

3 Dec 2024

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Source: Supplied. David de Coning, Crossgate Technologies' chief executive officer.

Goodbye magstripe; hello EMV mobile... and paying for your coffee in crypto and gold

Katja Hamilton 24 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. Jaco Nel, chief technology officer of Deimos.

#BizTrends2023: 5 top cybersecurity predictions for African businesses in 2023

Jaco Nel 24 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. Nigeria's finance minister, Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed.

African nations stall global corporate tax deal

Katja Hamilton 20 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: What's next for payments in Africa?

#BizTrends2023: What's next for payments in Africa?

Karen Nadasen 19 Jan 2023

MTN Ghana hit with bill of $773m for back taxes

MTN Ghana hit with bill of $773m for back taxes

16 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: Changing the narrative and language used around climate finance

#BizTrends2023: Changing the narrative and language used around climate finance

Rendani Nenguda 12 Jan 2023

Source: Reuters. China's foreign minister, Qin Gang addresses delegates at the inauguration of the new Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters, which China is building and equipping in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, January 11, 2023.

Africa should not be arena for international competition, says Chinese foreign minister

12 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. Kent Marais, head of Platform Domain at Standard Bank.

Standard Bank's Kent Marais unpacks the acceleration of Africa's thriving platform economy

Katja Hamilton 11 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. Alice Tomdio, chief financial officer at Yellow Card Financial.

#BizTrends2023: The future of crypto in Africa

Alice Tomdio 11 Jan 2023

10 African startups get $2m investment for accelerating the continent's adaptation to climate change

10 African startups get $2m investment for accelerating the continent's adaptation to climate change

11 Jan 2023

Biz Most Read Award winners December 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners December 2022

Bizcommunity.com 4 Jan 2023

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DFC and Mastercard collaborate to drive digitisation and financial inclusion in Africa

3 Jan 2023

Source: Reuters.

Angolan court orders seizure of dos Santos's assets

Catarina Demony 29 Dec 2022

Source: Supplied.

Egypt's central bank taking action to regulate forex market

Ahmed Tolba 28 Dec 2022

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German companies plan to invest more in Africa in 2023

Rene Wagner 28 Dec 2022

Source: Supplied. Sthembiso Zwane, GoGetta's co-founder.

Trailblazing equity crowdfunding in Africa

28 Dec 2022

Source: Reuters.

World Bank approves $500m to expand social security in Egypt - ministry

23 Dec 2022

Source: Pixabay.

African Development Bank unveils the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation

23 Dec 2022

Source: Reuters.

IMF and Uganda reach agreement for $240m in financing

22 Dec 2022

CAR delays crypto token listing, cites 'market conditions'

CAR delays crypto token listing, cites 'market conditions'

Rachel Savage and Elizabeth Howcroft 20 Dec 2022

Ghana to default on most external debt as economic crisis worsens

Ghana to default on most external debt as economic crisis worsens

Christian Akorlie and Cooper Inveen 20 Dec 2022

Image supplied. Felix Abely (L) and Joseph Sandu (R), Best Fintech Journalists of the Year

First African journalists graduate from fintech-focused journalism programme

19 Dec 2022

World Bank's IFC sees 'huge' potential to boost investment in Africa

World Bank's IFC sees 'huge' potential to boost investment in Africa

Andrea Shalal 19 Dec 2022

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Egypt announces committee to set 'fair price' for basic goods

Ahmed Tolba 19 Dec 2022

Source: Supplied. Alice Tomdio, chief financial officer at Yellow Card Financial.

Paving the way for women in crypto

Katja Hamilton 15 Dec 2022

Source: Reuters.

Visa to invest $1bn in Africa over 5 years to cash in on e-payments boom

15 Dec 2022

Source: iStock.

Swiss financial centre tests trading and settlement of tokenised investment products

13 Dec 2022

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New e-platform links 7 African capital markets with $1.5tn market capitalisation

12 Dec 2022

Building on new risks: construction in the age of greening

Building on new risks: construction in the age of greening

Robert Ter Morshuizen 5 Dec 2022

Source: Supplied.

Swiss Re Foundation's $500,000 grant set to boost Africa's insurance sector

1 Dec 2022

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Source: Supplied. Nigeria's finance minister, Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed.

FinanceAfrican nations stall global corporate tax deal

Katja Hamilton 20 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: What's next for payments in Africa?

Retail#BizTrends2023: What's next for payments in Africa?

Karen Nadasen 19 Jan 2023

MTN Ghana hit with bill of $773m for back taxes

ICTMTN Ghana hit with bill of $773m for back taxes

16 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: Changing the narrative and language used around climate finance

ESG & Sustainability#BizTrends2023: Changing the narrative and language used around climate finance

Rendani Nenguda 12 Jan 2023

Source: Reuters. China's foreign minister, Qin Gang addresses delegates at the inauguration of the new Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters, which China is building and equipping in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, January 11, 2023.

FinanceAfrica should not be arena for international competition, says Chinese foreign minister

12 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. Kent Marais, head of Platform Domain at Standard Bank.

FinanceStandard Bank's Kent Marais unpacks the acceleration of Africa's thriving platform economy

Katja Hamilton 11 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. Alice Tomdio, chief financial officer at Yellow Card Financial.

Finance#BizTrends2023: The future of crypto in Africa

Alice Tomdio 11 Jan 2023

10 African startups get $2m investment for accelerating the continent's adaptation to climate change

Entrepreneurship10 African startups get $2m investment for accelerating the continent's adaptation to climate change

11 Jan 2023

Biz Most Read Award winners December 2022

Marketing & MediaBiz Most Read Award winners December 2022

Bizcommunity.com 4 Jan 2023

DFC and Mastercard collaborate to drive digitisation and financial inclusion in Africa

FinanceDFC and Mastercard collaborate to drive digitisation and financial inclusion in Africa

3 Jan 2023

Source: Reuters.

LegalAngolan court orders seizure of dos Santos's assets

Catarina Demony 29 Dec 2022

Source: Supplied.

FinanceEgypt's central bank taking action to regulate forex market

Ahmed Tolba 28 Dec 2022

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FinanceGerman companies plan to invest more in Africa in 2023

Rene Wagner 28 Dec 2022

Source: Supplied. Sthembiso Zwane, GoGetta's co-founder.

ESG & SustainabilityTrailblazing equity crowdfunding in Africa

28 Dec 2022

Source: Reuters.

ESG & SustainabilityWorld Bank approves $500m to expand social security in Egypt - ministry

23 Dec 2022

Source: Pixabay.

HealthcareAfrican Development Bank unveils the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation

23 Dec 2022

Source: Reuters.

FinanceIMF and Uganda reach agreement for $240m in financing

22 Dec 2022

CAR delays crypto token listing, cites 'market conditions'

FinanceCAR delays crypto token listing, cites 'market conditions'

Rachel Savage and Elizabeth Howcroft 20 Dec 2022

Ghana to default on most external debt as economic crisis worsens

FinanceGhana to default on most external debt as economic crisis worsens

Christian Akorlie and Cooper Inveen 20 Dec 2022

Image supplied. Felix Abely (L) and Joseph Sandu (R), Best Fintech Journalists of the Year

Marketing & MediaFirst African journalists graduate from fintech-focused journalism programme

19 Dec 2022

World Bank's IFC sees 'huge' potential to boost investment in Africa

FinanceWorld Bank's IFC sees 'huge' potential to boost investment in Africa

Andrea Shalal 19 Dec 2022

Source:

RetailEgypt announces committee to set 'fair price' for basic goods

Ahmed Tolba 19 Dec 2022

Source: Supplied. Alice Tomdio, chief financial officer at Yellow Card Financial.

FinancePaving the way for women in crypto

Katja Hamilton 15 Dec 2022

Source: Reuters.

FinanceVisa to invest $1bn in Africa over 5 years to cash in on e-payments boom

15 Dec 2022

Source: iStock.

FinanceSwiss financial centre tests trading and settlement of tokenised investment products

13 Dec 2022

Source:

FinanceNew e-platform links 7 African capital markets with $1.5tn market capitalisation

12 Dec 2022

Building on new risks: construction in the age of greening

Construction & EngineeringBuilding on new risks: construction in the age of greening

Robert Ter Morshuizen 5 Dec 2022

Source: Supplied.

FinanceSwiss Re Foundation's $500,000 grant set to boost Africa's insurance sector

1 Dec 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners November 2022

Marketing & MediaBiz Most Read Award winners November 2022

Bizcommunity.com 1 Dec 2022

Source: Reuters.

FinanceNigeria unveils new bank notes in bid to control liquidity

25 Nov 2022

COP27: An historic deal was made, but what comes next?

ESG & SustainabilityCOP27: An historic deal was made, but what comes next?

Irene Lauro 23 Nov 2022

Source: Supplied. Ethos' chief executive officer, Peter Hayward-Butt will continue in his role.

FinanceEthos Private Equity announces its imminent buyout

22 Nov 2022

Source: Pula Advisors.

FinanceClosing the gender gap in digital microinsurance among women smallholders in Africa

Katja Hamilton 18 Nov 2022

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FinanceThe Egyptian Banking Institute launches executive programme for the African banking sector

14 Nov 2022

Source: Blnk

EntrepreneurshipEgyptian startup Blnk raises $32m in funding round

Mahmoud Salama 10 Nov 2022

Source: Reuters.

FinanceAfrican insurers take up climate change fight with $14bn pledge

10 Nov 2022

Source: Supplied. On-ground app demonstrations by the Yabx onboarding team educating the new-to-credit segments on how to apply for credits and loans through the platform.

FinanceYabx enters Nigeria market, aims to double its growth in Africa

9 Nov 2022

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HealthcarePrudential appoints new chief executive officer for Africa

9 Nov 2022

Climate change: What a just transition means for Africa

FinanceClimate change: What a just transition means for Africa

Garth Napier 4 Nov 2022

Biz Most Read Award winners October 2022

Marketing & MediaBiz Most Read Award winners October 2022

Bizcommunity.com 1 Nov 2022