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  The Africa Women Innovation&Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org) announces the finalists for the prestigious AWIEF Awards for 2025.  Held annually as part of the AWIEF Conference, the AWIEF Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of women entrepreneurs and business leaders across the African continent. The aim is to shine a spotlight on women who are driving innovation, building impactful businesses, advancing gender equality, and contributing to Africa’s inclusive economic growth and […]

  KaliSpot (www.KaliSpot.com) announces the deployment of its first 1Net smart kiosks in the Senegalese capital, marking a decisive turning point in its mission to bring finance and essential services closer to citizens, everywhere, for everyone.  Designed as neighborhood access points available 24/7, the KaliSpot 1Net kiosks bring together, within a shared and hybrid infrastructure, cash-in and cash-out services for customers of Banks, Fintechs, and Mobile Money providers. These kiosks […]

  South Africa is revamping its rail logistics infrastructure and services through strategic investments and partnerships to enhance mineral distribution across local and export markets. The upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) conference – Africa’s premier gathering for mining stakeholders, scheduled for October 1 – 3, 2025 in Cape Town – will feature a dedicated panel discussion exploring the readiness of Africa’s logistics sector to drive increasing mineral flows. Titled From […]

  From 4 to 10 September 2025 in Algiers (Algeria), the fourth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) will take place in the Algerian capital, under the theme “Building Bridges for a Successful AfCFTA.” Organized by Afreximbank in collaboration with the African Union Commission and the AfCFTA Secretariat, this fair stands as a major strategic platform to boost intra-African trade, attract investments, and strengthen continental integration. This edition will […]

  Creatives and Olympic fans now have the chance to leave their mark on Olympic history. A global call is open to shape one of the most meaningful symbols of the Games by designing the obverse side of the medal for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG). The selected design will feature on the medals awarded to athletes who reach the podium in Senegal. Designs can be submitted from […]

  The Republic of Congo will take center stage at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies in Cape Town, with Prime Minister Anatole Collinet Makosso leading a high-level delegation to represent President Denis Sassou Nguesso. The Prime Minister’s presence underscores the government’s commitment to integrating energy sector growth with national development priorities, signaling both political stability and a clear vision for sustainable economic expansion. A centerpiece of […]

  The Basketball Africa League (BAL) (https://BAL.NBA.com), through its BAL4HER platform, in collaboration with two-time WNBA All-Star and BAL Ambassador Chiney Ogwumike and her foundation “Queens of the Continent” celebrated young women in basketball at a three-day event in Lagos last weekend. The on-court activities were led by Chiney Ogwumike, Nigeria Men’s National Team Head Coach Abdulrahman Mohammed and BAL staff and Senegalese basketball Player Fatou Diagne. The program featured […]

  African Export-Import Bank Group (Afreximbank/Group) (www.Afreximbank.com) has released its consolidated financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2025 (H1’2025). Amid heightened geopolitical tensions, persistent inflationary pressures, currency volatility, and tighter global financing conditions, the Afreximbank Group delivered, once again, satisfactory results for the first half of the year (H1’2025). This performance, which surpassed that of the 2024 comparative period, reflected higher net income, a robust liquidity position, […]

  From 4 to 10 September 2025 in Algiers (Algeria), the fourth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) will take place in the Algerian capital, under the theme “Building Bridges for a Successful AfCFTA.” Organized by Afreximbank in collaboration with the African Union Commission and the AfCFTA Secretariat, this fair stands as a major strategic platform to boost intra-African trade, attract investments, and strengthen continental integration. This edition will […]