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Timeless: The ideas expressed in the book are not relics of a bygone era
but a blueprint for the continent’s unfinished agenda.

Why Kwame Nkrumah still matters

Decades on, Kwame Nkrumah’s speeches read like a roadmap for Africa’s present challenges, from trade and unity to economic independence

If climate finance is not grant-based and additional, governments may be forced to cut equity-enhancing programmes such as primary healthcare, maternal and child health and essential medicines, the report said.

African governments face impossible trade-offs between debt and climate crisis

New research reveals that 10 African countries prioritise climate action despite severe fiscal constraints

Taking back Africa’s wealth

Can the continent shift from resource dependency to industrial power? A new book explores a bold roadmap for reclaiming economic sovereignty

SA must use its G20 presidency to show it is serious about ending inequality and narrowing the gap between the rich of Sandhurst and the poor of Alexandra.

G20 business leaders call for lower borrowing costs for Africa

A recent forum heard that the high cost of capital continues to undermine the continent’s growth and infrastructure development

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China’s Belt and Road shifts focus to Africa with record-breaking investments

Investors are increasingly agreeing to African governments’ demands for local mineral beneficiation, driven by their need to secure access to the continent’s valuable resources

US Pesident Donald Trump. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Trump’s return to power sparks uncertainty over US climate commitments

South Africa and other developing nations are pushing for a $1 trillion climate finance target

Ameen Hassen, Head of Shariah Banking at Standard Bank

Islamic and conventional finance: moving past the perceived differences will unlock growth on the continent

Shari’ah financing can help Africa achieve important development goals

Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity supports SMEs in sub-Saharan Africa

AFSIC – Investing in Africa is delighted to welcome the Fund on board

Nedbank returns as platinum partner for the annual Top Empowerment Conference, marking 30 years of democracy

Attendees will gain valuable insights and strategies for driving empowerment and transformation

ABH 2023 third prize winner Ayman Bazaraa, CEO of Sprints; first prize winner Dr Ikpeme Neto, CEO of Wellahealth; and second prize winner Thomas Njeru, CEO of Pula.
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