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To build resilience against climate change, the countries have outlined tangible ambitions for green growth, including plans to increase climate investment Africa contributes the least – less than 3% — to global warming, yet the continent is the most vulnerable to climate risks. To build resilience against climate change, the countries have outlined tangible ambitions […]
...Discover a wide range of products, trends and innovations; registration is open. Africa’s total population could reach 2.5 billion by 2050[1], accounting for a quarter of the global population. What does the future of multi-sector trade look like to meet rising population demand on the continent? And how can businesses anticipate the next trends? For […]
...Industry to gather at the Hotel & Hospitality Show in Johannesburg from 18-20 May The hotel and hospitality sector continues to show signs of resilience and growth, with positive prospects ahead. According to the 2023 Hotel and Hospitality Industry Confidence Index[1], participants across the continent are optimistic about the future of the industry. Projections from Statista […]
...2023 Ibrahim Governance Weekend (IGW) unpacked Africa’s changing position and expectations as a key stakeholder in the fight against global challenges The 2023 Ibrahim Governance Weekend (IGW), hosted by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, from the 28th to the 30th of April, gathered African leaders, politicians, thought leaders, private sector and civil society representatives to discuss […]
...Prosper Africa will lead a high-level U.S. institutional investor delegation to Cairo, Egypt, from May 1 – 5, 2023, to attend the Africa Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA) Annual Conference and to explore investment opportunities and connect with top private equity and venture capital funds in Africa. Prosper Africa is the U.S. Government […]
...SA Harvest, a leading food rescue and hunger relief organisation in South Africa, is drawing attention to the critical role of logistics in reducing food waste and hunger. With over 10.3 million tonnes of edible food wasted annually in South Africa, while 20 million people are on the spectrum of food vulnerability, SA Harvest is working to […]
...Sudan has been in the midst of a conflict since 2003, which has resulted in the displacement of millions of people and caused widespread devastation. The conflict began when two rebel groups, the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) and the Sudan Liberation Army (SLA), took up arms against the government of Sudan, accusing it of […]
...The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a key opportunity for Africa to alleviate poverty, drive economic activity and achieve prosperity for her people, says Standard Bank, a key sponsor of this week’s African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Business Forum in Cape Town. By eliminating trade barriers and boosting intra-Africa trade, the AfCFTA […]
...In today’s diverse global economy, we’re starting to see new business opportunities arise from emerging markets. Africa is experiencing a boom as SMEs are growing exponentially across the continent. This should come as no surprise. After all, there are 54 countries across Africa, with a population of 1.4 billion people. According to the World Economic […]
...While Africa’s population still face many health challenges, businesses on the continent should be aware of the role they can play in driving better health for all. This year the World Health Organisation celebrates its 75th anniversary, providing an opportunity to not only consider its many public health successes over the year, but also the way forward when it comes to […]
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