"The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) creates an opportunity to develop regional value chains, with different stages of production across various African economies rather than within individual countries," says Luvuyo Masinda, Chief…
"The focus is shifting towards growth, capital deployment and strategic repositioning. The sector has emerged with stronger balance sheets, more disciplined capital allocation and a clearer sense of where the next opportunities may lie," says…
"After several years of sporadic progress SSA gas is on the verge of a material break-out. This advent and the broader industry form essential parts of the discussions that are being engaged at the Africa Energy Week 2026," writes Paul Eardley-Taylor,…
"The MoU also seeks to advance the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by promoting stronger regional value chains (RVCs) and addressing cross-border constraints that continue to inhibit the free flow of goods,…
"For decades, Africa's wealth story has largely been told through macroeconomic indicators like billionaire rankings, sectoral growth and investment flows. But telling Africa's wealth story in shorthand and statistics has given an incomplete…
"This is a milestone transaction for the JSE and for South Africa's equity capital markets more broadly. The listing brings a globally recognised media and entertainment business to the local market, expands the investable universe for domestic…
"Five consecutive years as Africa's Most Valuable Banking Brand is not something we take for granted. The recognition affirms that our clients, partners, and communities across the continent continue to place their trust in us. In line with…
"In pursuing our growth agenda for the East Africa region and the African continent, we are focused on being able to fully integrate our Africa-wide network, ensuring that prospective clients, stakeholders and the East Africa region derive the…
"Standard Bank is proud to partner with Vodacom on delivering a funding package for this strategic acquisition and largest fibre deal on the continent which will increase connectivity to previously underserved communities," says Mulalo Takaedza,…
"We are keen advocates for Africa's growth, and this new service is tailored to provide solutions that meet our clients' needs where they operate. CIPS will enable more integration with a key trading partner and offer our clients diverse options…
"As Africa's leading investment bank, we are deeply privileged to have been partners to Optasia, its founder and shareholders, not only as an advisor and funding partner, but importantly as an equity investor catalysing private equity capital…
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