To coincide with the launch of their new Cairo office, Knight Frank has launched their inaugural Destination Egypt report, which explores the latest trends and findings in Egypt’s real estate market.

 Absa has launched their Africa Financial Markets Index for 2023. The purpose of the index is to show how economies can reduce barriers to investment and boost sustainable growth. The report shows that despite the challenges ahead, Africa is steadily gaining momentum on a path to socio-economic prosperity through its continued development within ESG market frameworks, digital technologies and strengthening legal frameworks. 

FITCC returns this year in Houston, bringing together the powerhouses operating in the commodity, service, creative, fashion and fintech sectors in Nigeria, Houston Texas and the wider American market, to promote Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports and facilitate integrations to global supply-chain networks via partnerships, co-creation opportunities and foreign direct investments.

Lagos Free Zone (LFZ), the first deep sea port-based private free trade zone in Nigeria has won Industrial Champion category of the Global Free Zones of the Year 2023 awards by the fDi Intelligence

In a groundbreaking move for Nigeria's mining sector, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC),the Solid Minerals Development Fund of Nigeria (SMDF), and Xcalibur Multiphysics have joined forces to enhance the landscape of geo-scientific data and geological mapping for early-stage mining projects in Nigeria.

As this year marks Oxford Economics' 20th anniversary, we are thrilled to invite you to join us for their flagship Africa briefing. Oxford Economics will provide you with a deep dive into the global economic outlook, explore Africa’s alternative funding strategies during challenging times and unpack South Africa’s political economy in the lead up to next year’s general elections.

Afreximbank just hosted the 7th annual Babacar Ndiaye lecture on 14th October 2023. The lecture, which was held at the Fairmont Royal Palm Hotel in Marrakech, Morocco, was under the theme “The New World Order and the Future of Entrepreneurship in Africa”.

Control Risks and Oxford Economics Africa have released the 2023 edition of the Africa Risk-Reward Index, which combines the expertise of both organisations to provide data-driven insights for decision-makers focused on Africa.

Hussain Al Nowais, Chairman of AMEA Power, underlines the importance of alternative funding sources in backing the COP28 Presidency's push for expanded climate finance, vital for advancing Africa's energy transition and climate mitigation efforts.

This week Miranda brings you news on the energy sector in Angola, Cameroon and Portugal, tax cuts in Equatorial Guinea, a new MCC Compact in Mozambique, a significant breakthrough in relations between Timor-Leste and China and other major developments in our jurisdictions.

Discover the Future of Financial Excellence for Insurers. Learn how FIS' treasury and reconciliation solutions can help insurers streamline their financial operations, reduce risks, and comply with regulatory requirements. Join the FIS webinar, in collaboration with Kenbright, to learn how they can help you transform and streamline your insurance firm’s back office.

Welcome to the September edition of Addleshaw Goddard’s Africa Business Newsletter. The articles in this report highlight the developments in mass transportation systems in about 6 African cities over recent years, their unique features and challenges faced in the development and roll-out of these transportation systems.

Sharm El-Sheikh, 26 September– Africa Finance Corporation, the leading infrastructure solutions provider on the continent, today announced the successful signing of a US$300 million loan facility agreement with the Export-Import Bank of China (CEXIM).

Dubai, United Arab Emirates; September 26th 2023: AMEA Power, one of the fastest growing renewable energy companies based in the Middle East, announced today it has reached financial close on its 120MW solar PV project in Tunisia.

The African Development Bank and Google have formalized cooperation aimed at advancing digital transformation in Africa. The parties signed a Letter of Intent during the Global Africa Business Initiative at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Join us at the Africa Sports Unified Connex Summit, an executive level event that brings together leaders within the Pan-African sports industry for an unforgettable day of networking and learning to drive growth and innovation with African Sports industry Leaders.

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya hosted two events on the side-lines of the Africa Climate Summit with the aim of bringing together key stakeholders to discuss Kenya’s carbon economy as well as its sustainable finance opportunities.

Although a polarised world poses serious risks for Africa, the continent has always proved its resilience in the face of challenges and is still a place of opportunity. For African countries and investors, the time is now. Join experts from Control Risks and Oxford Economics Africa where they will discuss the report's key themes, risks and opportunities for investors and examine what these mean for Africa in the year ahead. 

DLA Piper Africa’s Burundi office, RUBEYA & Co-Advocates, has announced the appointment of Ida Djuma as its Managing Partner. Ida succeeds Claver Nigarura, with her appointment further strengthening the firm's leadership team and position as one of the leading law firms in Burundi.

Africa GreenCo Group, through its Zambian-based operating company GreenCo Power Services Limited (together, GreenCo), is delighted to announce the execution of an Implementation Agreement (IA) with the Government of the Republic of Zambia.