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Topical Focus : The Digital Acceleration of Africa’s Green Revolution

In partnership with Microsoft, the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has launched its new digital tool, the ‘AgriBot’.

The Golden Incentive

Economic recovery through Zimbabwe's gold mining sector

Web3 : Transforming FinTech in Africa

Marieke Flament, CEO of the NEAR Foundation, unpacks the new chapter of Africa’s economic growth and a flourishing generation of tech talent.

Hydrogen on the Horizon

With the potential to rapidly decarbonise industry and transport, efforts to unleash green hydrogen are ramping up in Africa.

Driving the Hospitality Industry’s Economic Recovery

Change in transformation and gender equality in tourism will deliver economic growth. We find out more with Lindiwe Sangweni-Siddo, COO of City Lodge Hotel Group, Chair of TTCSA (Tourism Transformation Council of SA), and Show Ambassador for Hostex 2022.

Neobanks and FinTech : A Deep Dive into New Age Finance

Africa Outlook takes deep dive into the growth of FinTech and neobanks across Africa, and how these were affected by the technology boom.

What is your greatest motivator at work?

We gave featured business leaders of our latest issue the final word in answering “What is your greatest motivator at work?”

What is your greatest success story of initiating change within your company?

We gave featured business leaders of our latest issue the final word in answering “What is your greatest success story of initiating change within your company?”

WidEnergy : Women Leading the Last Mile

With the goal to reach 45,000 households in the next four years, WidEnergy is the female-founded start-up delivering sustainable energy and empowerment for the women of Zambia.

Sustainability Summit Africa : Best Practice in Procurement

We uncover Sustainability Summit Africa, where procurement and supply chain professionals are convening to drive environmental and socio-economic growth.