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Stabilising Real Estate Markets in sub-Saharan Africa

According to Standard Bank, dual currency funding structures hold the potential to strengthen and stabilise real estate markets in sub-Saharan Africa

Addressing the African Socio-economic Crisis through Job Creation

Inyatsi Construction's Chairman, Frans Pienaar, says that addressing societal shortfalls in Africa has to be at the centre of any Company's strategy when choosing to operate in markets with a high level of poverty

Africa Central to Future Growth says Eurasian Resources Group

Eurasian Resources Group highlighted the importance of Africa in its long-term international growth strategy at the recent Mining Indaba held in Cape Town

MTN Partners with Jumia to Launch First of its Kind Entrepreneurship Challenge Across Africa

MTN, in partnership with the MTN Solution Space and Jumia, is proud to announce the launch of the MTN Entrepreneurship Challenge powered by Jumia

Uganda to Deploy Biometric Technology to Improve General Election Transparency

Smartmatic is preparing to deploy its biometric voter authentication technology solution in Uganda, ahead of tomorrow's general elections

Challenging Times may lie Ahead for African Capital Markets

According to a new report by PwC, 2015 marked a challenging year for the African capital markets in the wake of market volatility and the emergence of renewed global uncertainty in the latter part of the year

The Egyptian Energy Investment Summit to Serve as Platform of Opportunity for 30GW of Energy Projects

The Egyptian Government is hoping to engage DFIs and investors in its plan for 30GW of energy projects at The Egypt Energy Summit this month

Liberty Holdings Acquires 51 Percent of East African Underwriters Ltd

Liberty Holdings' recent 51 percent acquisition of East African Underwriters will position both companies for growth and raise insurance penetration in Uganda

Africa’s Big Seven (AB7) Halal Pavilion to be Major Attraction in 2016

This year, Africa's Big Seven (AB7) is set to be even bigger than previous years; setting new records for international participation and boosting opportunities for African Halal trade

Jumia and AXA Join Forces

AXA will become the exclusive provider of insurance products and services through Jumia and other AIG online and mobile platforms in Africa