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    How Africa is building a better ecosystem for entrepreneurs

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    How Africa is building a better ecosystem for entrepreneursThe ITC project brought together major players from Benin, Niger and Mali to share...
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    Sustainable Blue Economy Conference Nairobi, Kenya

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    This high-level, global conference will bring together about 4,000 participants to identify the economic benefits of healthy waters World leaders are beginning to recognize the...
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    Daniel Kiptum, Juster Kwamesa Confirm The sixth Edition of The Safaricom...

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    Defending Champion Daniel Kiptum from Nandi County retained his title as the winner of the sixth edition of the Deaf Half Marathon held today,...
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    Insurance Biz Africa launches pan-African Insurance Webinar Master Series

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    Digital news publisher, Insurance Biz Africa, is proud to announce the launch of a series of pan-African webinar sessions whose objectives are...
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    Power Up campaign calls for investment in green energy to tackle...

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    Ahead of the crucial COP27 climate talks, a new campaign is boosting African efforts to seek greater global funding for affordable green energy -...
    UBA Kenya has appointed George O. Otieno as the new Chairman of the Board. The announcement follows regulatory approval and comes as the bank marks 15 years of operations in the country. The bank said Mr. Otieno’s appointment is a key step in strengthening its strategic growth in Kenya and the region. “His appointment marks a significant milestone in the bank’s journey,” the bank said in a statement. Mr. Otieno takes the helm at a time when UBA Kenya is pushing to expand its footprint and enhance its presence as a bank of choice for SMEs, corporates, government infrastructure development, and individuals. The bank said Mr. Otieno brings valuable experience in shaping policies and building local and regional partnerships.
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    George Otieno appointed chairman of UBA Kenya Board

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    UBA Kenya has appointed George O. Otieno as the new Chairman of the Board. The announcement follows regulatory approval...
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    mCoin now in Africa – The Only Cryptocurrency without Internet

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    mCoin is the only Cryptocurrency that works with and without the internet LONDON, United Kingdom, September 17, 2018/ -- ONEm Communications (www.ONEm.com) in London is...
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    PIDG company The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund backs 40MW Kesses solar...

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    The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF), which is part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) (www.PIDG.org), confirmed its leading position as a provider...
    African economies have been challenged to boost their investment in research to power the continent’s industrial transformation by accelerating development of homegrown innovations that reinforce autonomy, sustainability, and technological sovereignty. Speaking during the official launch of the African Research and Innovation Hub (ARIH) on the sidelines of the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025) in Algiers, the Group Chief Economist and Managing Director for Research at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Dr. Yemi Kale noted that while Africa accounts for less than 3% of global research output, it bears a disproportionately higher share of global challenges. “Even more concerning, our research and development spending averages under 0.5% of GDP, far below the global average of 2.2% and far less than the over 4% invested in countries such as South Korea and Israel. However, history shows us that deliberate investment in research ecosystems has been the foundation of industrial transformation. Sustained competitiveness requires research, innovation, and the industrial capacity to transform ideas into products and services that can stand at the frontier of global markets,” Dr Kale said. The hub is a joint initiative of Afreximbank, the African Union and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat that aims to promote and commercialise African research and innovation. It provides a platform for academics, researchers, and students to contribute their knowledge and expertise towards advancing Intra-African trade and industrialisation. “ARIH’s mission is to transform intellectual capital into industrial competitiveness and trade-led growth. Studies indicate that if Africa merely doubles its R&D spending to 1% of GDP by 2030, we could unlock an estimated $60–70 billion annually in additional value across agriculture, digital technology, and manufacturing. This would boost productivity, reduce import dependence, and expand Africa’s share of global trade,” Dr Kale argued. Throughout IATF2025, ARIH is running sessions bringing together participants from academia, enterprise, policymakers and investors. Besides the co-convenors, Algeria's Ministry of Higher Education is providing technical coordination for the sessions that include roundtables and pitch sessions for innovative projects and startups. University lecturers and students, as well as scientists and researchers affiliated with National Research Institutions from Africa, and the Diaspora including the Caribbean, have the opportunity to showcase their innovative research and scientific prototypes. Hosted by the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, IATF2025 is co-convened by Afreximbank, the African Union Commission and the AfCFTA Secretariat, and is projected to facilitate trade and investment deals worth over US$44 billion. IATF is a platform for businesses to showcase their goods and services to visitors and buyers while exploring opportunities and exchanging information. IATF aims to tap into opportunities from AfCFTA’s single market of over 1.4 billion people and GDP of over US$3.5 trillion. The ongoing IATF2025 is in its fourth edition with the last three editions of IATF cumulatively generating over $118 billion in trade and investment deals and attracting more than 70,000 visitors and 4,500 exhibitors.
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    African Employers Welcome a Fresh Start with the African Development Bank...

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    Key representatives of Africa's private sector welcomed the prospects of a fresh start with the African Development Bank Group (https://AfDB.org/) in Abidjan...
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    Africa’s coffee finds a new frontier in the Gulf

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    World of Coffee Dubai continues to be a key platform for global coffee entrepreneurs—especially African producers—to connect with buyers and industry players....
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