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Four of the five largest African economies have resorted to raising funds from international financial markets through the issuance of Sukuk over the past few weeks. The question is whether …

In 2017 I gave a TEDX talk entitled “Who owns our future unicorns?” At the time, the only billion-dollar startup on the continent was Jumia, a pan-African e-commerce, logistics and …

This article was written with support from 4G Capital 4G Capital, the leading neobank lender of MicroEnterprise, is on a mission to grow small and medium-sized businesses around the world. …

Over the next 20 years, we will see the biggest transfer of global wealth from older generations to successors. In Africa, this includes transfers from first-generation wealth creators, such as …

Tom Beloe says the key UNDP strategy for lifting and coordinating national development priorities and funding is to strengthen systems that connect policies, institutions and investments. “As a trusted partner …

The focus on digital banking in Africa should now begin with the retail sector, which was previously expanded to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), businesses, businesses and investment segments. However, …

Tea is one of Kenya's major exports and is a key driver of the country's economy, supporting approximately 5m of direct and indirect employment across the value chain. Production increased …

Africa is one of the most dynamic regions in the world, promoting rapid urbanization, industrialization, and middle class operating consumption. Africa continues to present important growth opportunities, even amid the …

This article was created with Standard Bank Group support Africa finds itself at a critical time on its path to development. The continent faces unprecedented urgency for a robust and …

For Armando Manuel, taking on leadership in Angola's Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) – Fundo Soberano de Angola (FSDEA) – meant becoming a complete circle. After helping to launch the fund …