Africa set to be the pivotal continent in the world

Africa is a continent of tremendous opportunities, endowed with and characterised by a young, dynamic and vibrant workforce, massive renewable energy potential, abundant biodiversity resources, rapid regional integration and innovative solutions designed to unlock the...

Africa’s cultural renaissance fuses creativity and innovation

Our continent is rich with ideas – let’s continue to work to support its creative youth towards social upliftment and global dominance, writes Skinder Hundal, global arts director of the British Council. As we stand at the crossroads of cultural...

African Development Bank and Intel to train millions in AI

The African Development Bank and Intel are partnering to equip 3-million Africans, including 30 000 government officials, with AI skills. The deal will help create a critical mass of Africans proficient in Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) skills to accelerate growth...
How far we’ve come with SADC cross-border payments

How far we’ve come with SADC cross-border payments

Leaving their home countries in search of better work opportunities, Africa’s migration story is one of hope and inspiration driven by the desire to create a better life for themselves and their families. Ruhling Herbst, executive head of Africa business...

Arica needs entrepreneurs willing to drive the continent’s future

Africa stands at the forefront of global youth demographics, boasting over 400 million individuals between the ages of 15 and 35. Recognisng the pivotal role of young entrepreneurs in propelling economic progress, NJ Ayuk, executive chairman of the African Energy...

New Africa Energy Bank signals era of hydrocarbon growth

Continental group the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO), in collaboration with multilateral financial institution the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed the requisite documents for the establishment of the Africa Energy Bank – an...