The Editorial Team

AFSIC – 5 Weeks to Go – Join our Africa Country Investment Summits

AFSIC – Investing in Africa, Africa’s investment event, takes place 7th-9th October 2024 in London and networking starts on 9th September on our easy to use AFSIC event platform allowing you to plan your time on site, book meetings, view content and start networking. Our exciting agenda includes an extensive range of country-specific investment summits. These provide a deep dive into the best trade, business and investment opportunities from Africa’s most dynamic and rapidly growing economies….

Responsible Investing and Its Impact on South Africa – Dr Rufaro Nyakatawa, Market Development Consultant, Africa, Jersey Finance

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The history of responsible investing (RI) in South Africa dates back to the 1970s when investors began to align their portfolios with social concerns. This was further shaped by significant events such as, the publication of the King Reports on Corporate Governance in 1994, 2002 and 2009, the launch of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment in 2006 and the formulation of institutional investor guidelines such as the Code for Responsible Investing in South…

Africa Today’s main economic and political developments across the continent

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LAGOS (Capital Markets in Africa): While this week’s CPI print in South Africa changed the discussion from whether the Sarb will cut in September to by how much, other smaller central banks seem to be well ahead of the curve. North of the border, Botswana’s central bank has recently implemented its second 25-bps policy rate cut this year. Another cut is expected in 2024. Meanwhile, Rwanda, too, has implemented a second-consecutive policy rate cut, with…

Alejandro Betancourt López’s Vision for Mobile Banking in Africa’s Financial Growth

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LAGOS (Capital Markets in Africa): Mobile banking has emerged as a game changer in Africa, offering innovative solutions to financial inclusion and economic development. Entrepreneur and investor Alejandro Betancourt López believes mobile banking has opened new avenues for financial services, especially in regions with limited access to traditional banking infrastructure. Alejandro Betancourt López emphasizes the importance of mobile banking in his blog post “Importance of Mobile Banking in Africa’s Financial Development.” Betancourt López wrote that…

Bolstering the Future: Celebrating Innovation and Financial Inclusion at the 15th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Ethiopia 2024

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – August 14, 2024 – Ethiopian Skylight Hotel – The Ethiopian Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa became the center of innovation and excellence on August 14th, 2024, as it hosted the 15th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Ethiopia Innovation & Excellence Awards 2024. This significant event celebrated outstanding achievements in the banking and financial services industry, centered around the theme “Bolstering the Economy with Digitization and Financial Inclusion.” A Dynamic Platform for…

Honouring Excellence: Our Esteemed Sponsors and Media Partners at the 15th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Ethiopia 2024

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – August 14, 2024 – The 15th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Ethiopia 2024, held on August 14th, was a tremendous success, made possible by the exceptional support of our sponsors and media partners. Their involvement was crucial in convening industry leaders, innovators, and experts to discuss and shape the future of banking in Ethiopia. Our Sponsors: •Platinum Sponsor: EFT Corporation •Gold Sponsors: Mobifin, Infosys Finacle •Official Cyber Security Partner: Kaspersky •Bronze…

Shaping the Future of Ethiopian Banking: Innovation and Excellence at the 15th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Ethiopia 2024

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – August 14, 2024 – The Ethiopian Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa was abuzz with energy and innovation on August 14th, 2024, as the 15th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Ethiopia Innovation & Excellence Awards 2024 brought together more than 300 global executives, industry leaders, and experts. This year’s summit, themed “Bolstering the Economy with Digitization and Financial Inclusion,” emphasized the critical role of digital transformation and inclusive financial services in driving…

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