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Event preview: Africa BFSI Innovation Summit 2019

300+ BFSI professionals to attend Africa BFSI Innovation Summit 2019 organised by Tradepass

Countdown to Securex West Africa begins as registration opens

Online Visitor registration is now officially open for those looking to attend Securex West Africa 2019. Taking place from 16 – 17 April 2019 at the Landmark Centre, Lagos, Nigeria, this year organisers have confirmed more than 80 global leading brands will be participating.

Afrocet Montgomery launches the Nigerian Food Event

As the organisers of West Africa's largest food technology trade show, Propak West Africa, in addition to a portfolio of leading food and hospitality shows in Europe, Afrocet Montgomery is well-positioned in the market to deliver a leading exhibition that can provide its attendees with unique business opportunities, inspiration and networking.

Lisbon to play host to 21st Africa Energy Forum

A preview of the 21st Africa Energy Forum to be held in Portugal this June

Event preview: Finnovation Ethiopia 2019

Fintech and the digital banking impact for Africa: Re-imagining banking & financial services at Finnovation Ethiopia 2019

Feature: Using technology to boost Africa’s banks

Doina Buruiana, Project Manager at ICC Banking Commission, explains how digitalisation can help alleviate some of the trade finance sector's longstanding concerns and help banks in Africa to prosper

Feature: How OCP Group is cutting sulphur dioxide emissions by 98 percent

OCP Group is implementing new technology at its Jorf Lasfar and Safi industrial platforms that will reduce sulphur dioxide emissions by a massive 98 percent

Telecoms in Africa : Connecting a Continent

The African telecoms market is a dynamic one which is fuelling entrepreneurship and driving socioeconomic benefits. However, the diverse landscape presents unique challenges that must be addressed to optimise service delivery.

Could the Brewing China-US Trade War Harm Africa?

Adeline Van Houtte of the Economist Intelligence Unit discusses the potential risks and opportunities of the China-US trade war, and how its consequences can affect trade globally.