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Afreximbank announces opening of registration for 2026 certificate of trade finance in Africa

According to AFRACAD, registration for the programme, which is open to banking professionals and other practitioners interested in the area of trade finance, will end on 31 May 2026

The Afreximbank Academy (AFRACAD) (https://apo-opa.co/4bgB4zc) has announced the opening of registration for its 2026 Certificate of Trade Finance in Africa (COTFIA), one of its flagship programmes designed to strengthen Africa’s trade finance capacity by enhancing trade-related skills and addressing critical capacity gaps, enabling the continent to compete more effectively in…

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AfrexInsure Appoints Lesley Ndlovu as New Chief Executive Officer

By appointing a CEO with deep expertise across global specialty insurance markets, Afreximbank enhances its ability to support trade transactions with robust, locally anchored insurance programs

AfrexInsure, the wholly-owned Specialty Insurance Subsidiary of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), has announced the appointment of Lesley Ndlovu as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 2026, replacing Jonas Mushosho. The appointment comes at a critical inflection point for AfrexInsure as it advances its mission to provide tailored specialty insurance solutions…

Access Bank PLC

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    • L - R: Roosevelt Ogbonna, CEO/GMD, Access Bank Plc; Tiroeaone Ntsima, Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship, Republic of Botswana; Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, Minister for Trade, Agricbusiness and Industry, Ghana; Hon. Chipoka Mulenga, Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Republic of Zambia and Seyi Kumapayi , Executive Director, African Subsidiaries , Access Bank Plc at the 2nd edition of the Africa Trade Conference held in Cape Town, South Africa on Wednesday, March, 11, 2026
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Access Bank Calls for Stakeholders Collaboration to Boost Intra-African Trade

Ogbonna made the call at the Access Bank Africa Trade Conference (ATC 2026) held in South Africa

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Access Bank Plc (www.AccessBankPlc.com), Mr. Roosevelt Ogbonna, has called for stronger collaboration among policymakers, financiers and businesses to accelerate trade within Africa and unlock the continent’s economic potential. Ogbonna made the call at the Access Bank Africa Trade Conference (ATC 2026) held in…

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    • CORRECTION - Beyond the balance sheet: Afreximbank unveils Season II of ‘Impact Stories,’ showcasing transformative projects across two continents
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CORRECTION - Beyond the balance sheet: Afreximbank unveils Season II of ‘Impact Stories,’ showcasing transformative projects across two continents

The series brings to life the impactful outcomes of strategic investments, moving beyond finance to capture the human and economic transformation unfolding across the continent and its diaspora

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) is pleased to launch the second season of its documentary series, Impact Stories. Building on the success of the inaugural season, the new collection of six films expands the series' geographic scope to capture the Bank's growing footprint across Global Africa, featuring stories from the…

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Beyond the balance sheet: Afreximbank unveils Season II of ‘Impact Stories,’ showcasing transformative projects across two continents

The series brings to life the impactful outcomes of strategic investments, moving beyond finance to capture the human and economic transformation unfolding across the continent and its diaspora

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (https://www.Afreximbank.com/) is pleased to launch the second season of its documentary series, Impact Stories. Building on the success of the inaugural season, the new collection of six films expands the series' geographic scope to capture the Bank's growing footprint across Global Africa, featuring stories from the…

DHL Group
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Sub‑Saharan African economies among world’s fastest‑improving in global connectedness

Based on more than 9 million data points tracking international flows of trade, capital, information, and people, the report offers the most comprehensive view of globalization available

Global connectedness stood at 25% in 2025, matching the record high first reached in 2022 Namibia ranks among the top three countries globally for long‑term increases in connectedness since 2001; Mozambique, Nigeria and Zambia record strong gains The DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026 draws on more than 9 million data…

State House Seychelles
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Seychelles President Dr Patrick Herminie Pays Courtesy Call on President Dharambeer Gokhool

President Gokhool warmly welcomed President Herminie and conveyed his congratulations following his victory in the presidential run-off election of October 2025

The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie, accompanied by the First Lady, Mrs Véronique Herminie, paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Mr Dharambeer Gokhool, GCSK, President of the Republic of Mauritius, and the First Lady of the Republic of Mauritius, Mrs Brinda Gokhool, at State House…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Resident and Permanent Representatives Review their Achievements and Outlook for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission’s 2022–2026 Mandate

The discussions will also contribute to shaping inputs towards the Summit of the Future

ECOWAS Resident and Permanent Representatives, together with members of the Cabinet of the President of the ECOWAS Commission, are meeting in Lomé, Togo, from 9 to 13 March 2026 for a strategic retreat to review achievements and discuss future perspectives regarding their contributions to the implementation of the Commission’s 2022–2026…

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC)

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The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania Sign US$ 1 Billion Framework Agreement to Strengthen Trade and Economic Development

Under the agreement, ITFC will mobilize financing and technical support for priority sectors of the Mauritanian economy, particularly energy, banking, and private sector development

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, signed a US$ 1.0 billion Five-Year Framework Agreement with the Islamic Republic of Mauritania covering the 2026–2030 period to strengthen cooperation and support the country’s economic development priorities through strategic trade finance and…

Sunbeth Global Concepts
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Sunbeth Global Concepts Raises ₦165.73 Billion as Commercial Paper Offer Is Oversubscribed by 65%

The issuance, which opened to investors on February 27, 2026, and closed on March 6, 2026, was structured across three series with tenors of 179 days, 270 days and 364 days

Sunbeth Global Concepts Limited (www.Sunbeth.net) is pleased to announce the successful completion of Series 1, Series 2 and Series 3 issuances under its Commercial Paper Programme, raising a total of ₦165.73 billion, significantly exceeding the ₦100 billion initially targeted across the series. The issuance, which opened to investors on February…