Ghana's Energy Chamber Pushes for Africa Energies Summit Boycott
Connecting Africa’s Growth, Interview with Egidio Monteiro, CEO DHL Global Forwarding, Sub-Saharan Africa
Africa’s trade potential remains constrained by border inefficiencies, infrastructure gaps, and limited shipment visibility. Closer collaboration between governments and the private sector, alongside corridor-based investment and greater digital integration, will be key to unlocking more seamless intra-African trade. At the same time, sustainability is rising up the agenda. With DHL Group targeting net-zero emissions by 2050, the focus in Africa is on practical decarbonization measures such as network optimization, multimodal transport, and sustainable fuels to build more resilient, lower-carbon supply chains.
Africa's Small Businesses Deserve World Class Banking
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) form the backbone of the global economy, yet their growth is constrained by limited access to finance.
Africa's Growing Shift To Digital Policing Spurs Debate
Governments across the world are turning to digital policing systems to improve crime detection, manage information and respond faster to security threats.
DRC Budgets US$30mn for its Second Census
Kinshasa has mobilised US$30 million from the state budget for the census, while the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire pledged support for data collection equipment and knowledge exchange.AfDB Outlook Report Projects Africa's GDP Will Grow by 4.5% GDP in 2027
Africa's real GDP growth is projected to stabilise at 4.3 percent in 2026 and grow further to 4.5 percent in 2027, the 2026 Africa Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook (MEO) reportIslamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBi) Launches ‘Essentials of Islamic Finance’ Book
The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) has launched ‘Essentials of Islamic Finance’, a new book offering an in-depth analysis of the foundational principles of Islamic financeFlutterwave Acquires a Microfinance Banking License in Nigeria
This license enables the company to hold funds and deposits directly, instead of partnering with other commercial banks to access national clearing and settlement systems.Kenyan Surgeons Implant Pacemaker Without Surgical Blade in Regional First
Kenyan doctors have successfully conducted the first headless pacemaker procedure in Sub-Saharan Africa, expanding treatment options for patients with heart rhythm disordersFlood Disasters in Kenya Renew Debate on Climate Risk and Preparedness
With heavy seasonal rains expected to continue across parts of East Africa, experts warn that without stronger climate adaptation and disaster-preparedness measures, similar emergencies are likely to occur more often.Radisson Group Plots Zanzibar Entry as it Surpasses 100 Hotels Across Africa
The Group has said it plans to enter Zanzibar and is considering lodge, safari, and affiliation opportunities across Namibia, Botswana, and Zambia.
Afreximbank Underwrites US$ 2.5bn in Dangote Refinery's US$ 4bn Loan
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has underwritten US$2.5 billion in the US$4-billion senior syndicated term loan in favour of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP).
