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Network International (Network), a leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, has launched innovative in-person payment solutions in Kenya, as part of its plans to transform payment across Africa.
“Launching our point-of-sale solutions is part of our strategy to enter the in-person payments market in Kenya. As a...
Coinciding with Future Hospitality Summit Africa 2025, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced plans to almost triple its presence in Africa to more than 160 hotels trading in the coming years. Across its portfolio of market-leading brands, Hilton expects to open more than 100 hotels on the continent, supporting Africa’s burgeoning hospitality sector and creating approximately 18,000 jobs...
Driven by the need for inclusive economic transformation, Women Choice, an international organization championing sustainable initiatives for women, hosted a high-impact forum dubbed Driving Growth for Women-Led SMEs in Kenya – an initiative aimed at charting a path for economic inclusion through the empowerment of women entrepreneurs.
Themed Scaling Women-Led SMEs: Opportunities, Challenges & Strategic Growth, the inaugural forum,...
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Carbon Markets Africa Summit: Unlocking Africa’s Carbon Wealth Through Integrity, Action and Investment — Carbon Markets Africa Summit (CMAS) is a project of VUKA Group
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The award-winning VUKA Group (www.WeareVuka.com) has officially launched the Carbon Markets Africa Summit (CMAS), a purpose-driven, high-level continental gathering that will take place from 21 to 23 October 2025 in Johannesburg. Designed as Africa’s flagship platform for carbon finance, CMAS brings together policymakers, investors, standards bodies, developers and corporates to drive practical, inclusive climate action and unlock Africa’s carbon value...
How Africa is building a better ecosystem for entrepreneursThe ITC project brought together major players from Benin, Niger and Mali to share their experiences and build together a stronger, more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystemThe Future Studio incubator in Cotonou has developed a successful coaching programme, propelling four startups to success. The Beninese innovation center is now expanding, while...
Fintech company eQUB is digitizing Ethiopia’s traditional savings culture through its mobile app. With support from the NTF V Tech project in Ethiopia, the business is bringing a trusted community system online to improve financial access, transparency and inclusion.
In Ethiopia, informal saving groups known as ‘equb’ have long helped people access money when formal...
Leading domestic air carrier, Jambojet, has been awarded Leading Low Cost Airline in Africa-2025, marking an impressive fourth consecutive year of recognition by the prestigious World Travel Awards. Speaking during the award ceremony on Saturday at Johari Rotana Hotel in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Director Ground Operations, Cargo & Security, Charlie Owino affirmed that the win...
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African Development Bank (AfDB): AFRICA24 Group Brings You Live Coverage of the 2025 Annual Meetings
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African Development Bank (AfDB): AFRICA24 Group Brings You Live Coverage of the 2025 Annual Meetings
From May 26 to 30, 2025, Côte d’Ivoire will host the Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB) — a strategic event that sets the major directions for economic development, investment, and cooperation across the continent. During this summit, the...
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Premier Invest to Highlight Strategic Financing for Africa’s Energy Future at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025
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Rene Awambeng, Founder and Managing Partner of Premier Invest, will be a featured speaker at this year’s African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies conference, taking place on September 29-October 3 in Cape Town. With a reputation as one of Africa’s leading energy financiers, Awambeng brings decades of experience in mobilizing capital and structuring deals across oil,...
Ecobank (www.Ecobank.com), the leading private pan-African financial services Group which has unrivalled African expertise, is delighted to have been named Best Bank in Africa 2025 in Global Finance’s World’s Best Banks 2025 Awards. The Awards also selected Ecobank Gambia and Ecobank Togo as the Best Banks 2025 in their respective countries.
Jeremy Awori, Chief...
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Sustainable Partnerships Managing Partner Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 to Foster Collaboration in African Energy
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Géraud Moussarie, Managing Partner of business consultancy firm Sustainable Partnerships Ltd., has joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference as a speaker. Taking place September 29 to October 3, 2025, in Cape Town, the event is the largest of its kind on the continent. With a vision to facilitate industry cooperation and support...