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African Development Bank approves $310 million financial package for FirstRand Bank to scale up lending to MSMEs, women entrepreneurs and agribusinesses in South Africa

$110 million — more than one-third of the total financial package – is explicitly earmarked for women MSMEs

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $310 million financial package to FirstRand Bank, one of the largest financial institutions in Africa. This support will significantly increase access to finance for micro, small, and medium-sized business enterprises (MSMEs), with a particular focus on…

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Afreximbank calls for Africa’s Sustainable Development and Industrialisation, Just Energy Transition at United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30)

Afreximbank’s engagements are anchored on the core principles of the AU Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want, and emphasizes the critical role of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in building climate-resilient economies

At the ongoing 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belem, Brazil, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) is strategically advocating for a climate agenda that aligns with Africa’s sustainable development and industrialisation ambitions as outlined by its President, Dr. George Elombi.   The Bank’s delegation is advocating for a pan-African…

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Multilateral Development Banks Unite at 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to Accelerate Climate-Smart Development

The MDBs are supporting clients to scale up nature-positive investments by improving metrics, methodologies, and financial product design

New report showcases best practices for delivering resilience and innovative approaches to scale up adaptation results MDBs publish metrics and methodologies to unlock financing for nature and biodiversity Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) reaffirm, on Monday at COP30, their commitment (https://apo-opa.co/49N1Fn1) to respond to their clients' priorities to improve livelihoods and…

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MSGBC 2025 Panel to Explore How Green Hydrogen Can Power West Africa’s Energy Transition

A panel discussion dedicated to green hydrogen ambitions in the MSGBC basin is anticipated to explore regional partnerships and large-scale projects driving renewables energy exports

This year’s MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 (www.MSGBCOilGasAndPower.com), taking place December 8-10 in Dakar, Senegal, will feature a dedicated session on Green Hydrogen: Advancing Africa’s Advantage and the Rise of Regional Production Alliances. The panel will explore green hydrogen production in the MSGBC basin, emerging regional partnerships and the…

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Africa Tech Festival Awards 2025 honour Africa’s trailblazers in technology and innovation

Finalists and winners were selected through a rigorous three-stage process, including a public vote and final adjudication by an expert panel of judges representing leading voices in business, technology, and finance

The Africa Tech Festival Awards 2025 (https://AfricaTechFestival.com/), held on Wednesday, 12 November 2025 in Cape Town, brought together technology leaders, innovators, and changemakers from across the continent to celebrate excellence in African innovation and digital transformation.  Recognising the people and organisations driving meaningful impact across the tech ecosystem, the awards…

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The Africa24 Group offers you: The Francophone African Music Industry Exhibition (SIMA2025)

An event that brings together artists, producers, and professionals to structure and develop the pan-African music ecosystem

From November 13 to 14, 2025, the AFRICA24 Group (https://Africa24TV.com) will offer exceptional coverage of the second edition of the Francophone African Music Industry Exhibition, held under the theme: Promoting and financing Francophone African music: from potential to proof. This edition of SIMA2025 is an event open to music lovers…

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Egyptian companies mark continued participation at Big 5 Global, strengthening resilient supply chains for construction and infrastructure growth

Bringing together participants from over 165 countries, with 70% solutions from international companies, Big 5 Global connects Egypt's construction and urban development ecosystem to a global network

 Over 65 countries exhibit, with 70% of solutions being international, connecting Egypt’s construction stakeholders to global suppliers and technology providers Over 2,800 exhibitors showcase low-carbon solutions, modular builds, energy-efficient systems and prefabrication methods that reduce waste and improve resource use Across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, urbanization is…

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Africa Day at 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30): Advancing Sustainable Financing for a Green and Resilient Future

Africa Day reiterated the continent’s call for a new collective quantified goal on climate finance that meets the scale and urgency of its needs

Africa marked Africa Day at COP30 under the theme “At the Forefront of Climate Action: Sustainable Financing for Inclusive and Resilient Green Growth,” reaffirming the continent’s united call for a new era of climate finance that delivers for people, planet, and prosperity.  The event, held in Belém, brought together ministers,…

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International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Strengthens Comoros’ Energy Security and Food Resilience with Innovative Trade Finance Solutions

The Corporation’s integrated trade finance solutions enhance resilience to external shocks and promote inclusive economic growth and regional cooperation

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, continues to make significant progress in its partnership with the Union of Comoros, delivering impactful trade finance solutions to bolster the country’s energy security, food supply, and economic diversification. With no domestic oil…

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Open Access to Surgery is the Essential Foundation to Achieving Universal Health Coverage

African Health Leaders United to Strengthen Surgical Care at PASHeF 2025

The Pan-African Surgical Healthcare Forum (PASHeF 2025) continues to serve as a growing continental platform where African countries design and implement solutions that strengthen surgical healthcare systems for their people. Now in its third year, PASHeF 2025 brought together representatives from the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa (WHO…