Nigeria to host the Intra-African Trade Fair in 2027

The last three editions of IATF have cumulatively generated over $118 billion in trade and investment deals and attracted more than 70,000 visitors and 4,500 exhibitors ALGIERS, Algeria, September 5, 2025/ — After a rigorous bid and due diligence exercise, Nigeria has emerged as the successful host country of the fifth edition of the Intra-African…

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Etu Energias Announces Close to $1B in Merger & Acquisition (M&A) Deals Since 2022 at Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025

Speaking in a fireside chat during Angola Oil & Gas 2025, Etu Energias’ CEO Edson dos Santos announced that the company is pursuing new M&A transactions in Angola LUANDA, Angola, September 7, 2025/ — Edson dos Santos, CEO of Etu Energias, shared that the company has closed nearly $1 billion in Merger & Acquisition (M&A)…

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UK-Africa Partnership at The Africa Debate 2025: A New Economic Era

As the UK’s leading forum for high-level dialogue on Africa’s economic trajectory, The Africa Debate 2025 will convene over 500 senior leaders from government, finance, and industry to explore this year’s theme: “Harnessing Natural Capital for Growth.” LONDON, United Kingdom, May 8, 2025/ — Invest Africa (www.InvestAfrica.com), the leading platform for promoting trade and investment…

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Global Africa Business Initiative Calls for a Bold Reimagining of Africa’s Economic Narrative

The report also stresses the importance of African institutions taking the lead in changing global risk perceptions and supporting innovative financial solutions to de-risk projects and secure long-term investments NEW YORK, United States of America, February 5, 2025/ — The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) issued its Unstoppable Africa 2024 Executive Summary today, shedding light…

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Chipotle Introduces “Extra Sunday” to Celebrate Football Fans with Free Guac, Queso, and Entrees

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 28, 2025 – Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) is answering the call for a post-championship rest day by introducing “Extra Sunday” on Monday, February 10. With many Americans skipping work the day after the men’s professional American football championship game, Chipotle is stepping in to make the unofficial holiday feel even…

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Seychelles Forum Tackles Business Financing Challenges

Improving access to affordable funding, with a particular focus on empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) VICTORIA, Seychelles, December 19, 2024/ — President Wavel Ramkalawan convened a pivotal meeting at State House, bringing together senior representatives from the Bankers Association, the Central Bank of Seychelles, and the Ministry of Investment, Entrepreneurship and Industry. The forum…

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Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway Set to Transform West Africa’s Economy by 2030

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, November 26, 2024/ — The Abidjan-Lagos corridor highway, a 1,028-kilometer transnational coastal motorway connecting Côte d’Ivoire to Nigeria via Ghana, Togo, and Benin, is poised to become a key economic and industrial hub in West Africa by 2030. The African Development Bank (AfDB), alongside its partners, unveiled plans for the project during a…

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Ecobank Partners with Nium to Unlock Real-Time Cross-Border Payments Across 35 African Markets

SINGAPORE, Singapore, November 11, 2024/ — Nium , the leading global infrastructure for real-time cross-border payments, announced a partnership with Ecobank Transnational Incorporated. the leading independent pan-African financial services group, to allow seamless cross-border payments across 35 African markets for more than 32 million customers. This partnership is set to revolutionize the region’s payments landscape…

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Coca-Cola Beverages Africa invests $50 Million to boost Namibia’s production

The investment also includes the installation of a water treatment plant with advanced water recovery technology designed to reduce water consumption. WINDHOEK, Namibia, November 4, 2024/ — Coca-Cola Beverages Africa has invested $50 million in a new bottling line in Namibia, capable of producing 27,000 bottles per hour. This upgrade will increase the plant’s output…

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VistaJet Expands: East and South Africa Roadshow for Economic Growth

The African Roadshow Reaffirms Commitment Toward the Region’s Economic Development DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, November 4, 2024/ — VistaJet , a global business aviation company, is set to organize its first-ever East and South Africa Static Display Roadshow, showcasing its flagship aircraft, the Bombardier Global 7500. The event will commence in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, followed…

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