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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.

ENGIE on Africa’s energy deficit

Yoven Moorooven, CEO of ENGIE Africa, lays out the problem of and solutions to tackling Africa's energy deficit

Angola Cables: Inside the 6,500-kilometre South Atlantic Cable System

The 6,500-kilometre South Atlantic Cable System is open for business and promises to better connect Africa and the Americas

What Can Governments Do to Boost Africa’s Economic Growth?

Stephane Colliac, senior economist for Africa at trade credit insurer Euler Hermes, outlines three policy measures African governments can implement to drive growth across the region

Q&A: Three Virgin Limited Edition General Managers discuss Africa’s luxury travel market

We asked three General Managers of Virgin Limited Edition resorts in South Africa and Kenya for their take on Africa's luxury hospitality industry