Launched by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in partnership with the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO), the Africa Energy Bank – set to commence operations by March 2025 – represents a bold step towards empowering African nations to take control of their energy future. The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/), as the voice of Africa’s energy sector, proudly endorses the AEB, a landmark institution designed to revolutionize energy financing across […]

 Africa’s urban population will triple in the next 25 years and African countries will need to invest up to 5.5 percent of their gross domestic product (GDP) in urban development if they are to avoid rapid growth of shanty towns. This was the conclusion shared by experts at a round-table discussion, “Mobilising finance for urban development and planning” which took place at the Africa Investment Forum, held from 4-6 December […]

 SACE, the Italian insurance-financial group specializing in supporting businesses and the national economic system under the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org), today signed a collaboration agreement to provide credit protection to foster investment in Africa, under the “Mattei Plan”. The signing took place during the African Investment Forum 2024 Market Days currently underway in Rabat, Morocco. The collaboration agreement, signed by Michal Ron, […]

 The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and Bank of Africa SA have signed a risk-sharing agreement of EUR 50 million to strengthen private-sector financing and promote African trade. The signing ceremony took place on 4 December 2024, during the 2024 Africa Investment Forum (AIF) Market Days in Rabat, Morocco. The risk-sharing agreement will enable Bank of Africa SA to provide more support to local African banks  in their international operations, by allowing them […]

 LG Electronics South Africa (https://www.LG.com/global/) has always been a leader in engineering excellence and professional development. This is why it is no surprise that LG Electronics South Africa has been awarded verification as an Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Service Provider. “In South Africa, LG Electronics is committed to professional development within the engineering profession and landscape, whether through high-quality training or development programs,” states […]

  $15 billion in deals already originated Private capital in Africa will be more attractive than other emerging markets in five years’ time Africa has the lowest infrastructure default rates in the world—Moody’s Analytics The Africa Investment Forum kicked off its 2024 Market Days in Rabat, Morocco, with leaders highlighting the continent’s bankability and readiness for investment. In her welcoming remarks, Morocco’s Minister of Economy and Finance Nadia Fettah Alaoui […]

 POWERADE (www.POWERADE.com) today announced The Athletes Code, a commitment to a more inclusive and progressive relationship with athlete partners to support their mental well-being. Launching in partnership with Olympic Gold Medalist and World Cup Champion Alex Morgan, Olympic gold medalist swimmer Tatjana Smith, South African footballer Linda Motlhalo, and Brazilian Paralympic swimmer Douglas Matera, The Athletes Code is a contractual provision that allows athletes to pause their partnership commitments to […]

 The Arab Coordination Group (ACG), a strategic alliance of ten leading development finance institutions, announced today a landmark commitment of up to US$10 billion by 2030 to address the critical challenges of land degradation, desertification and drought. The announcement was made during the Ministerial Dialogue on Finance: “Unlocking public and private finance for land restoration and drought resilience”, at the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to […]

 The brand is updating its LANDTREK pickup, thereby strengthening its international presence – notably in Africa, the Middle East and South America. The new PEUGEOT LANDTREK features a more muscular design while retaining its ability to satisfy both professional and personal use across markets. ALLURE: More powerful and contemporary design. EMOTION: Exceptional on-board experience. EXCELLENCE: Benchmark load capacity and performance The PEUGEOT LANDTREK launched in 2020, is the heir of […]