African neobank, PalmPay, has emphasised the importance of trust, simplicity, and local partnerships in expanding access to financial services across the continent. The company made this known during the GITEX …
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Egypt’s Foreign Reserves Rise to $49.25 Billion
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said on Monday that the country’s net international reserves grew to $49.25 billion in August 2025, compared to $49.04 billion in July. This means …
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Mahama Commissions 18 New Envoys Under Ghana’s Reset Agenda
President John Dramani Mahama has officially commissioned 18 new envoys as part of efforts to reposition Ghana’s diplomatic corps in line with his administration’s Resetting Ghana Agenda. The commissioning ceremony …
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Africa’s Biggest Energy, Oil and Gas Summit to Hold in Namibia October 2025
The International African Energy, Oil and Gas Summit (IAEOGS) will return to Windhoek, Namibia, from October 6 to 9, 2025, for its fourth edition. The organisers say the summit has …
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AC4NCA Partners Ghana’s New Climate Change Ministry on Nature-Based Solutions
The Africa Centre for Nature-Based Climate Action (AC4NCA) has pledged to work closely with Ghana’s newly created Ministry for Climate Change and Sustainability to tackle the country’s growing climate challenges. …
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Africa Venture Finance Programme Strengthens Startups
The future of Africa’s technology and entrepreneurship is taking centre stage at the ongoing Africa Venture Finance Programme (AVFP), where more than 40 of the continent’s top venture capital fund …
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Global wealth is shifting as more high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) relocate from their traditional bases to other locations that promise better living conditions, lifestyle, and long-term security. This trend is also …
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Ghana’s President John Mahama Tipped for African Union Chairmanship in 2027
Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, is being widely tipped as a strong contender for the African Union Commission chairmanship in 2027, a position that rotates among Africa’s five regions. The …
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Kenya’s trade relationship with China has continued to grow, but figures released for the first quarter of 2025 show that the balance remains heavily tilted in favour of Beijing. According …
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AGIA-PD Fund Raises $118 Million for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure in Africa
The Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa’s Project Development Fund (AGIA-PD) has successfully closed its first funding round with $118 million (€101 million), marking a key milestone in financing climate-resilient …