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Standard Bank named South Africa’s most AI‑mature bank

On 3 June 2026, Standard Bank Group was named the most AI‑mature bank in South Africa and ranked second across the Middle East and Africa in the MEA edition

West Africa’s top companies 2026 ranking: Nigeria widens its lead

The central question behind the 2026 ranking of West Africa’s leading companies is straightforward: what does this hierarchy really say about value creation in the region

Ghana and Zambia tighten their alliance to accelerate Africa’s digital transformation

On 11 June 2026, the authorities in charge of digital affairs in Ghana and Zambia reaffirmed a bilateral partnership to support digital transformation at the continental

EdTech: The Top Investors in Africa

The educational technology sector in Africa is booming, driven by a growing youth population and rising education spending. By 2030, education spending is expected to triple

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ZES/Free Zones: Boosting the economy differently

Business

Mar 11, 2025

Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are well-established mechanisms for increasing exports, simplifying imports, and fostering economic advancement in host countries. SEZs are defined as « geographic areas

E-commerce in Africa : Challenges and Solutions

Technology

Jan 31, 2025

E-commerce in Africa faces several challenges, but innovative solutions are emerging to overcome them. To succeed in this dynamic sector, it is essential to adopt solutions

African Energy 2024: Investment Divestment

Investment

Dec 27, 2024

The majority of investments in 2024 were made by established producers such as Angola and Nigeria. Senegal is an example of how favorable policies for operators,