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What trends will be shaping the African travel sector?

Africa looks set to capitalise on a range of global trends ranging from transformational travel experiences to leisure tourism.

The Prospects for Inclusive Finance in Africa

Monica Ballesteros talks to us about The Economist Intelligence Unit's Global Microscope Report, and prospects for inclusive finance in Africa.

How Standard Chartered is leading the war on wildlife crime

Standard Chartered's Southern Africa CEO Jerry Kweku Bedu-Addo is determined to win the war on wildlife crime, leveraging the power of the company to hit criminals where it hurts the most – their bank accounts

Startups UK : Q&A with Marta Krupinska, Head of Google

We talk to Marta Krupinska, Head of Google for Startups UK, about how Google is leveraging its knowledge and resource base to empower startup enterprise across the African continent.

Looking ahead to the Africa Energy Indaba in Cape Town

The Africa Energy Indaba is the continent's definitive energy event, providing an agenda that influences energy policy for Africa

Exploring Energy Innovation Beyond the Grid

Santosh Naidoo of African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) discusses how off-grid energy innovation can open up access to electricity for millions of unconnected African citizens.

Analysing the latest African FDI figures from UNCTAD

Africa is defying the global FDI slump according to the latest statistics from the UNCTAD, the top five recipients of foreign investment being spread around the continent

Exclusive: A look at FWJK’s co-development at cost methodology

FWJK is disrupting the property development market with a revitalised approach to real estate that's been dubbed co-development at cost

Everlytic: A garage-born brand that’s walking with giants

Through excellence in delivering digital marketing software, garage-born brand Everlytic is today right at home walking with the world's most fabled technology giants

A Q&A with Bruno Mettling, President of Orange Africa and the Middle East

Bruno Mettling, President of Orange Africa and the Middle East, on his career to date and why Africa is an exciting market for the company