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…
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…
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…
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…
KIGALI, Rwanda, October 15, 2024/ — The African Development Bank supported the Biashara Africa 2024 Business Forum ( AfCFTA ) Business Forum, held from 9 to 11 October 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda. The forum, organized by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), brought together industry leaders, policymakers and government representatives to promote African trade…
Ontario International (ONT) remains one of the most popular airports on the continent. It is the most trusted of all mid-sized airports, according to J.D. Power’s 2024 North American Airport Satisfaction Survey. The newly released report ranks ONT No. 4 among mid-sized airports for Overall Satisfaction and No. 2 in California among airports of all…
ARMONK, N.Y., Sept. 19, 2024 /CNW/ — IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Microsoft announced the official opening of three new IBM-Microsoft Experience Zones within IBM’s Client Innovation Centers. These Experience Zones are designed to help global clients across various industries. These include financial services, government, healthcare, industrial, manufacturing, and consumer packaged goods (CPG). They aim to…
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa– The Coca-Cola Company in Africa and its bottling partners Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), announced a nearly USD 25 million investment to help address critical water-related challenges in local communities in 20 African countries, starting this year through 2030. The work will be led by Global Water Challenge (GWC) and implemented by a…
Today, June 27th, marks International Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Day, a global celebration highlighting the vital role of enterprises in sustainable development and economic growth worldwide. This year’s theme focuses on leveraging the Power and Resilience of Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises to Accelerate SDGs and Eradicate Poverty in Times of Multiple Crises…
The 2024 Kaohsiung Smart City Summit & Expo concluded with great success, drawing over 40,000 visitors and featuring 150 exhibitors, 550 booths, and 6 main conferences. Kaohsiung aims to seize new smart city opportunities, with a focus on sustainable net-zero transformation and public-private partnerships. Mayor Chen Chi-mai highlighted the city’s commitment to digital transformation and collaborating with international urban cooperation entities.