Month: February 2025

  Afreximbank to finance development and operationalisation of industrial parks and special economic zones to bolster industralisation and export manufacturing Afreximbank also commits to three-year US$3 billion Kenya country programme to support trade and trade-related investments African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), Africa’s foremost trade development Bank, today in Mombasa, Kenya, ratified a series of initiatives designed to support Kenya’s industrialisation and export-led development agenda. Under the terms of the initiatives, […]

 Following the conclusion of the Financial Times Business In Football Summit yesterday, the Youth Charter (www.YouthCharter.org) is calling for an urgent and comprehensive approach to the social and economic impact of young football talent. As the landscape of football continues to evolve, it is imperative that we prioritise the development and support of young players, ensuring that their potential is harnessed not only on the pitch but also within their […]

 The recent Sport for Development Finance Investment Forum, held at the Finance In Common Conference in Cape Town, has marked a pivotal moment for stakeholders in the realm of youth development through sport. The Youth Charter’s (www.YouthCharter.org) global initiative aimed at fostering collaboration and cooperation among various sectors, has issued a powerful ‘call to action’, urging stakeholders to join forces in building Community Campuses across the globe. The forum brought […]

 The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), has reinforced its position as a key player in the Islamic syndications market, achieving prominent rankings in the 2024 Bloomberg and Refinitiv League tables. For the fourth consecutive year, the ITFC top-tier performance reflects a strategic focus on delivering impactful trade finance solutions. For 2024, Refinitiv ranked ITFC as Globally # 1 Bookrunner and […]

  – 12 BAL Teams Include First-Ever Participants from Cape Verde and Kenya, Previous Champions from Angola and Tunisia –  – BAL’s Milestone Fifth Season Tips Off on April 5 in Rabat with First-Ever BAL Games in Morocco; Tickets on Sale Now via Guichet –  The Basketball Africa League (BAL) (www.BAL.NBA.com) today announced the 12 teams and game schedule (https://apo-opa.co/43iFBgS) for the opening leg of the league’s milestone fifth season, […]