Africa’s Agricultural Future Hinges on Insurance Innovation, Expert Says
Insurance innovation can play a transformative role in driving economic prosperity across Africa by helping banks manage agricultural risks and expand financing to farmers, Nigerian insurance expert Ola Jacob of…
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Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa Lead Africa’s Equity Markets: AfDB
Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa continue to dominate Africa’s equity markets, according to the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) 2026…
Mahmoud Mohieldin: Africa’s share of global FDI does not exceed 6%
Dr Mahmoud Mohieldin, Chair of the African Advisory Council to the G-FAFS, said Africa continues to capture only a limited…
Pandemic Financial Worries Slowed Digital Finance Adoption in Africa
A new study suggests that financial worries during the COVID-19 pandemic made many people in Africa less likely to use…
Climate Change Could Deepen Food Crisis in East Africa by 2050
A new scientific review warns that climate change combined with rapid population growth could significantly worsen food insecurity in East…
Takeda hosts regional summit in Cairo to improve care for rare hereditary angioedema
Takeda, a global biopharmaceutical company focused on patient care, said it has concluded the second Eurasia, Middle East and Africa…
Heat and Dust Are Cutting Solar Power Output Across Sub-Saharan Africa, Study Finds
Solar power systems across Sub-Saharan Africa are suffering significant efficiency losses due to extreme heat, heavy dust accumulation and weak…
Beyond the Chatbot: Backbase Report Charts Africa’s AI-Driven Financial Revolution
In the bustling fintech hubs of Nairobi and the hushed boardrooms of Casablanca, a new reality is setting in. For…
South Africa Faces Export Pressure as U.S. Considers New Tariff Regime
South Africa’s export sectors may face renewed strain if the United States implements broad import tariffs on African goods next…
African Energy Week 2025 opens in Cape Town
African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 has opened in Cape Town, bringing together industry experts and officials…
Brazil and South Africa sign new agreement in agriculture to boost food security
Brazil and South Africa have signed a Memorandum of Intent that marks a new stage in bilateral agricultural cooperation, with…
Casablanca to host 5th Africa Financial Summit in November
Casablanca will host the fifth edition of the Africa Financial Summit (AFIS) on November 3 and 4, an event that…
Ethiopia, WTO Hold Talks on Accession Progress
Ethiopia has reiterated its commitment to advancing accession into the World Trade Organization (WTO), with officials signaling renewed momentum in…
