Workable, a leading premium coworking operator in East Africa, has become the first workspace in Africa to achieve the WELL Coworking Rating for its flexible workplace in Nairobi, Kenya - setting a new benchmark for health, well-being and performance in the region’s flexible workspace market.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is lending US$ 100 million (approximately €85 million) to KCB Bank Kenya Limited to improve access to finance for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Kenya.

In this report, Amadi explores the growing opportunity to electrify Africa's freight corridors and the role this could play in strengthening regional trade, improving energy security and accelerating the continent's transition to sustainable transport.

In this article, Clyde & Co examines two significant developments that have brought greater clarity to the regulation of crypto assets in South Africa. The piece explores new guidance from financial regulators on the use of crypto assets for domestic payments, alongside a landmark High Court ruling recognising Bitcoin as both "money" and "capital" under South Africa's exchange control framework.

As demand for critical minerals such as cobalt, lithium, and rare earths grows, the United States is strengthening its focus on resilient supply chains through off-take agreements, development finance, and infrastructure investment in East Africa. CNBC Africa speaks to Declan Galvin, Managing Director at Exigent Risk Advisory, on the region's opportunities, trade dynamics, and geopolitical risks.

Equity Group Holdings, AfricaNenda Foundation and the Gates Foundation have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the development and implementation of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) across Africa. The collaboration aims to expand financial inclusion, strengthen digital payment ecosystems and support Africa’s digital transformation through stronger public-private partnerships while modernizing African economies.

Africa is experiencing a surge in data centre development. As of 2025, the continent hosts 211 operational data centres, with nearly half located in South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria and Egypt. An additional 56 new facilities are expected to be launched by the end of 2026. This growth is driven by increasing internet penetration, cloud adoption and demand for localized data storage.

Pan-African and Near East government, public and corporate affairs consultancy ETHICORE Group has significantly expanded its global capability and stature, following a series of international milestones that underscore the growing prominence of the African and Middle East headquartered advisory firm in shaping policy, investment and strategic influence across the emerging markets of these regions.

The Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) has today announced the signature by Taranis Operations Ltd (Taranis) of a convertible loan agreement into the Corbetti Geothermal project, a first step of a more extensive partnership including the prospective investment of USD 27 million equity into the Corbetti Geothermal project.

Mitrelli, together with HSBC, Deutsche Bank, Bpifrance Assurance Export, SERV, and SUEZ, has been recognized with the TXF Water Export Finance Deal of the Year 2025 award for the complex financing structure supporting Angola’s PROÁGUA national water infrastructure program, developed in partnership with the Ministry of Finance of Angola.

In this article, Greg Stonefield, Partner at Charles Russell Speechlys, examines the renewed momentum in African M&A activity and argues that the continent’s growing strategic importance, particularly in infrastructure, logistics and critical minerals, is reshaping how global capital approaches transactions across Africa.

In this article, Humphrey Kariuki, Founder & Executive Patron of JCG, argues that the future of Africa's blue economy depends on recognising the close relationship between economic growth and environmental sustainability.

In a move that signals a new chapter for South Africa’s financial services sector, Nedbank has entered into a partnership with AI-powered banking technology company JUMO to unlock a next-generation digital credit ecosystem.

Addleshaw Goddard is delighted to invite you to a unique event dedicated to the economic and strategic dynamics of Francophone African countries! Join us to explore the key challenges and opportunities currently impacting these countries, where experts and company representatives will share their insights and experiences.

DLA Piper, the world's leading legal adviser by M&A deal volume for 16 consecutive years, announces the appointment of Patrick Leyden as a partner in its Johannesburg M&A team, as the firm continues to appoint leading lawyers to strengthen its capabilities to advise clients on complex cross-border transactions.

Financial technology platforms — from mobile money to digital banking — are playing a transformative role in Africa’s economic development, with GSMA data estimating they added $720 billion to GDP in 2023 alone. As the sector scales, the focus must now shift to maintaining resilient, trusted financial ecosystems, ensuring not just access, but sustainable, reliable financial services for the long term.

MCB Group announces the launch of the first edition of the Africa Economic Compass. This new flagship publication has been developed as part of a revamp of its economic publications programme. The initiative aims to provide more structured, coherent and accessible insights into regional and international economic dynamics.

Alteia’s latest insight explores the systems underpinning trade finance across Africa, challenging common perceptions of risk and capital deployment. Drawing on on-the-ground experience, it highlights how understanding trade flows, legal structures, and operational discipline can unlock opportunity, revealing that the continent’s trade finance gap is as much about knowledge as it is about capital.

Solving the African Payments “Puzzle" is a C-Level By Verto in person session in Cape Town on 19 May 2026 that will focus on simplifying cross-border payments and enabling seamless business operations across Africa and beyond. Join a panel of industry experts as they share practical insights on navigating payment complexities.

London / Lusaka, Zambia, 13 March 2026 – Africa GreenCo (GreenCo), a leading renewable energy trader and aggregator operating across Southern Africa, has been named winner of the Solar Deal of the Year for Africa at the prestigious IJGlobal Awards 2025.