Business Insights Africa Magazine

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...

Cross Switch (https://Cross-Switch.com/), a provider of class-leading payment solutions, has strengthened its African presence by officially launching services in Kenya and partnering with licensed local payment provider Pesawise. This collaboration makes the most of Pesawise’s solid regulatory standing and trusted reputation, allowing Cross Switch to establish it’s footprint and, together with Pesawise, immediately deliver...

Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO; Chairman and CEO: ISHIGURO Norihiko; Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) (www.JETRO.go.jp) is pleased to announce that it will host the TICAD Business Expo & Conference from 20 to 22 August 2025, as one of the Thematic Events of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9). This event will comprise four zones—Japan Fair,...

Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotels.com)continues to solidify its leadership in Africa’s hospitality landscape, with its top ranking in W Hospitality Group’s (https://W-HospitalityGroup.com) 2024 “From Pipeline to Reality” report for achieving the most hotel openings across the continent within the year. Building on this momentum during the first quarter of 2025, Radisson Hotel Group announces its market entry into the Democratic...

As digital transformation continues to shape Africa’s economic landscape, the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) (https://GABI.UNGlobalCompact.org/) convened top public and private sector leaders at the Africa CEO Forum 2025. The high-level GABI Bridge session,  focused on accelerating investment, collaboration, and aligning policy to support Africa’s digital advancement. Held under the theme “Connect. Empower. Prosper: The...

African oil and gas markets must act swiftly to turn exploration wins into production success if they hope to emulate the rapid energy transformation seen in Guyana. This was the consensus from panelists speaking on the Exploring New Territories: Technology Innovation in African E&P panel at the Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris on Tuesday.

The countdown is on! From 20-22 May 2025, the vibrant city of Cape Town will host Enlit Africa, the continent’s most electrifying gathering of power, energy and water professionals. This is not just an event—it’s a call to spark transformation, forge connections and power a sustainable future for Africa and beyond. With a dynamic programme bursting with innovation, inspiration...

With 2.5 gigawatts-peak (GWp) (http://apo-opa.co/4iQtUCp) of solar capacity added across Africa in 2024 and 194.34 GWp expected in 2025, the continent is fast becoming a global hotspot for solar energy growth. Leading this shift are the commercial and industrial (C&I) sectors, where photovoltaic (PV) systems are being installed on-site at businesses, educational institutions, and government facilities to...

If you cannot read that message click here.APO Group content is copyright free and can be republished at will.PRESS RELEASEFrom East Africa to the World: Regional Leather Businesses Center Stage at Africa Sourcing and Fashion WeekThis initiative created new business opportunities and significantly boosted international visibility for East Africa’s leather sectorGENEVA, Switzerland, May 9, 2025/ -- 17 leather footwear and...

The African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) (www.UAR-AUB.org) is pleased to announce the third edition of its Radio and Television Program Competition for the year 2024-2025, aimed at developing the production of African radio and television programs, and bringing them in line with developments in the broadcast world.THE SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF THIS COMPETITION ARE AS FOLLOWS:1. Encourage and...

The Kenya University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) successfully performed its first two kidney transplant surgeries on 7th and 8th May 2025. Both recipients and donors are recovering well post-surgery.The official launch of the kidney transplant services was marked by a press briefing led by the Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga today, who commended the...