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Adesina’s legacy: A decade of transformation as AfDB President bids farewell at AU Summit
In a powerful farewell address at the 38th African Union (AU) Summit, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), ...
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Finding the money to change South Africa’s trajectory
By Waldo Marcus, Director at TPN from MRI Software South Africa’s upcoming national budget will be closely scrutinised, with analysts focusing on, amongst others, ...
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EIB invests in new IPAE 3 fund to support entrepreneurship in West Africa and Madagascar
The EIB is investing €15 million in the new I&P Afrique Entrepreneurs (IPAE 3) fund to bolster support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) ...
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South Africa’s JSE Top 40 braces for extended correction as sector volatility, manufacturing slump fuel uncertainty
South African equities face heightened volatility as the JSE FTSE Top 40 index dipped -0.20% in the latest session, struggling to breach the ...
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Nigerian stock market surges as NGX all-share index approaches record high
Banking and Consumer Stocks Drive Market Capitalization Beyond NGN 65 Trillion. The Nigerian equity market continues its bullish run, with the NGX All-Share ...
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EBID approves $16.3M credit to boost SMEs in Côte d’Ivoire
Strategic Financing to Enhance Economic Growth and Job Creation The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved a XOF 10 billion ...
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Swedfund supports local food processing and smallholder farmers in Africa
Swedfund supports increased local processing capacity in African through a working capital loan of up to USD 15 million to Robust International (Robust). ...
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Nigerian stocks rally: NGX eyes 105,000 as earnings loom
Market stocks in Nigeria continue their rally as the NGX All-Share Index nears 105,000. Investors anticipate strong earnings, while interest rate decisions add ...
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Kenyan stock market gains momentum amid strong foreign investment and pro-business policies
The Kenyan equities market is riding a wave of optimism, with the NSE 20-Share Index recording a nearly 1% rise on Thursday, signaling ...
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ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development is Financial Institution of the Year at African Sustainability Awards
In a landmark achievement, the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has been recognized as the Financial Institution of the Year – ...
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South Africa’s inflation data shows easing expectations, but market remains cautious
South African equities continue to face headwinds, with the JSE FTSE Top 40 Index slipping by 0.18% on Thursday. The market reacted to ...
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New $282 million program targets climate and environment action through agriculture and food systems
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) today launched a new program, ...
