The Gender Economy: Closing Africa’s Financial Inclusion Gap
23/04/2025Financial inclusion is no longer a niche concern; it is a global economic imperative. In the past decade, the narrative has evolved from viewing access to finance as a tool.
- 0
Most Recent News
Africa
Highlights
Innovation
Fintech and Crypto: Bridging the Gap in Women’s Financial Inclusion
20/03/2025Women in Africa have long faced systemic barriers to accessing financial services, restricting their ability to save, invest, or grow businesses. Traditional banking systems perpetuate exclusion by imposing rigid requirements.
- 0
Africa
Entrepreneurship
Highlights
Franchising Could Revolutionise African Entrepreneurship
20/03/2025Franchising has long been a cornerstone of business expansion in developed economies. The global franchise market was valued at approximately USD 133.17 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach.
- 0
Africa
Highlights
Philanthropy Leadership
Africa Beyond Aid: Rethinking the Development Framework
21/02/2025For decades, Africa has been the world’s largest recipient of foreign aid. From humanitarian relief to economic development assistance, billions of dollars have flowed into the continent with the aim.
- 0
Africa
Finance
Highlights
ECOWAS Bank’s $16.3M Credit Boosts Africa’s SME Sector
05/02/2025The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has authorised USD 16.3 million line of credit to the Banque Sahélo-Saharienne pour l’Investissement et le Commerce (BSIC) as part of a.
- 0
Africa
Highlights
Trade and Investment
Is the AfCFTA Delivering on its Promise?
04/02/2025The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was officially launched on 1 January 2021, with the ambitious goal of creating the world’s largest single market, integrating 55 countries with a.
- 0
Africa
Highlights
Trade and Investment
How Africa is Transforming Global Trade Agreements
29/01/2025Economic alliances and global trade agreements are shaping the future of markets, and Africa is no longer content with being on the periphery. With bold initiatives such as the African.
- 0
Africa
Highlights
Trade and Investment
Africa’s Investment Paradox: Are the Rewards Worth the Risks?
29/01/2025Africa is at the centre of a global investment conversation like never before. With a youthful population projected to double by 2050, a growing middle class, and some of the.
- 0
Highlights
Sustainability
Trade and Investment
Can Africa Thrive Beyond Natural Resources?
04/11/2024Africa is a continent rich in natural resources, from oil and gas to minerals and vast tracts of arable land. Yet, its true potential extends far beyond its underground wealth..
- 0
COVID-19 Stories
Economy
Highlights
How COVID-19 Reshaped Intra-African Economic Dynamics
30/10/2024The year 2020 was pivotal as the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe, and Africa was not exempt from its effects. Although the impact on the continent was arguably less.
- 0
