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  From 3 to 6 March 2026, the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire is hosting a regional consultation on the Future of Trade, Economic Integration and Sustainable Development in West Africa. Organized by the ECOWAS Commission, this meeting forms part of the preparatory process for the forthcoming Special Summit of Heads of State and Government on the future of the Community. Since its establishment in 1975, ECOWAS has emerged as a cornerstone […]

  African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has solidified its dominance in African capital markets, clinching the Number 1 ranking as both Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner in the 2025 Bloomberg Africa Borrower Loans League Tables, as well as the Number 3 ranking for Administrative Agent. These rankings recognise the Bank’s leadership in arranging debt solutions and mobilising large-scale capital from both within and outside Africa from a diverse range of […]

  For the first time, Kenya has measured how children under five are growing, learning, and developing as part of a major national health survey, a move that could reshape how the country designs and delivers support for its youngest citizens. The early years of a child's life are widely recognised as the most significant period of brain development. The quality of nurturing care a child receives during this time, […]

  The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) signed a wide-ranging Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) last week in Caracas with the Ministry of People’s Power for Hydrocarbons of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA). The agreement establishes a structured framework for long-term collaboration across the full hydrocarbon value chain.  The agreement, signed at the culmination of a high-level working visit, sets in motion clear implementation mechanisms, […]

  Cassava Technologies (www.CassavaTechnologies.com), a global technology leader of African heritage, today announced the launch of the Cassava Cloud Partner (CCP) programme. The programme will enable mobile network operators (MNOs) and system integrators across Africa and Latin America to consume, resell, or distribute AI, Cloud, and digital services using Cassava’s infrastructure and technology platforms.  “Through the CCP programme, we are working with partners to extend access to AI infrastructure, cloud platforms, digital capabilities and solutions enabling enterprises, developers, and entrepreneurs across the continent […]

  Western Union (www.WesternUnion.com) and Sasai Fintech, a business of Cassava Technologies, today announced the launch of a new international money transfer mobile app tailored for South Africa’s consumers. The app is designed to meet the fast-evolving needs of an increasingly connected and mobile population, offering a seamless and reliable way to send money abroad, seamlessly, anytime, anywhere “South Africa, is home to a growing population of digitally savvy consumers, […]

  Enablement signifies a critical milestone in Network’s proven execution capabilities for multi-bank payment initiatives The launch of Apple tokenisation deploys the highest standards of security and operational resilience in Egypt’s digital transformation rollout Network International (Network) (www.Network.ae), a leading fintech company across the Middle East and Africa, has announced the successful enablement of Apple Pay acceptance by powering card tokenisation for Apple smartphones for four renowned Egyptian banks, as […]

  Binance (https://www.Binance.com), the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, highlights the progress it continues to make in strengthening compliance and regulatory excellence, reinforcing its role as a pioneer in building a safer and more transparent crypto industry. Over the past years, Binance has invested significantly in enhancing its global compliance framework by expanding its teams, systems and controls that align with evolving regulatory expectations across its key markets. These ongoing efforts […]