The Member News Archive

Africa Investment Forum roots for more domestic capital raising
African countries have been urged to seize the opportunity presented with industrialization which could see the continent’s GDP grow by 20 per cent. CNBC Africa spoke to AFC President and CEO, Samaila Zubairu at the on-going Africa Investment Forum in Morocco.

ZESCO and GreenCo Execute System OperationsAgreement (SOA): Fostering a New Era for Open Access Electricity in Zambia
Africa GreenCo Group, through its Zambian-based operating company GreenCo Power Services Limited (together GreenCo), is thrilled to announce the successful execution of a System Operations Agreement (SOA) with the Zambian National Power Utility, ZESCO Limited.

Miranda & Associados Podcast: Investing Beyond Borders
This week Miranda & Associados bring you news on power generation in Angola, Cape Verde and Mozambique, progress in the negotiation of the Greater Sunrise Project in Timor-Leste, international recognition of the work carried out by Miranda Allliance, and other major developments in our jurisdictions.

Continued growth of Africa’s FinTechs can unlock greater economic prosperity
New FinTech platforms have played a critical role in recent years in improving financial inclusion in Africa. This trend is set to continue with their growth potential unlocking greater economic prosperity.

TAQA Dalbit Launches its first Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Filling Station and Conversion Center near Airport in Dar es Salaam
TAQA Dalbit has announced the commissioning of Tanzania’s first integrated Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Filling Station and Conversion Center branded “Master gas” located at Pugu Road-Airport Area in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Liquid C2 and Google Cloud Partner to Bring Google’s Cloud and Security Technologies to Africa Businesses
Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a strategic partnership with Google Cloud in Africa.

GTCO Fashion Weekend
The Guaranty Trust Fashion Weekend is a consumer-focused fashion exhibition and capacity-building event that aims to promote enterprise within the fast-growing Nigerian Fashion Industry.

Addleshaw Goddard’s Africa Business Newsletter - October Edition
The October Edition of Addleshaw Goaddard’s Africa business newsletter includes: an overview of the current arbitration landscape in Africa, highlights of the latest trends and developments in Africa-related arbitrations, and a list of selected matters and references that our teams have recently handled.

Risk Management Essential to Protect Your Business and Remain Efficiently Insured
Recent years have seen a hardening of the insurance markets, having a significant impact on underwriting criteria and reinsurance renewals through reduced market capacity with onerous and more costlier terms, than ever before.

Knight Frank Launches New Office in Cairo: Destination Egypt
To coincide with the launch of their new Cairo office, Knight Frank has launched their inaugural Destination Egypt report, which explores the latest trends and findings in Egypt’s real estate market.

Absa Africa Financial Markets Index 2023
Absa has launched their Africa Financial Markets Index for 2023. The purpose of the index is to show how economies can reduce barriers to investment and boost sustainable growth. The report shows that despite the challenges ahead, Africa is steadily gaining momentum on a path to socio-economic prosperity through its continued development within ESG market frameworks, digital technologies and strengthening legal frameworks.

Fidelity International Trade & Creative Connect
FITCC returns this year in Houston, bringing together the powerhouses operating in the commodity, service, creative, fashion and fintech sectors in Nigeria, Houston Texas and the wider American market, to promote Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports and facilitate integrations to global supply-chain networks via partnerships, co-creation opportunities and foreign direct investments.

Lagos Free Zone wins Industrial Champion Category at the Global Free Zones of the Year 2023 Awards
Lagos Free Zone (LFZ), the first deep sea port-based private free trade zone in Nigeria has won Industrial Champion category of the Global Free Zones of the Year 2023 awards by the fDi Intelligence

AFC, SMDF, and Xcalibur Partner to Boost Nigeria's Geological Data Capabilities
In a groundbreaking move for Nigeria's mining sector, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC),the Solid Minerals Development Fund of Nigeria (SMDF), and Xcalibur Multiphysics have joined forces to enhance the landscape of geo-scientific data and geological mapping for early-stage mining projects in Nigeria.

Oxford Economics Africa 20th Anniversary Event
As this year marks Oxford Economics' 20th anniversary, we are thrilled to invite you to join us for their flagship Africa briefing. Oxford Economics will provide you with a deep dive into the global economic outlook, explore Africa’s alternative funding strategies during challenging times and unpack South Africa’s political economy in the lead up to next year’s general elections.

Afreximbank holds 7th Babacar Ndiaye Lecture in Marrakech
Afreximbank just hosted the 7th annual Babacar Ndiaye lecture on 14th October 2023. The lecture, which was held at the Fairmont Royal Palm Hotel in Marrakech, Morocco, was under the theme “The New World Order and the Future of Entrepreneurship in Africa”.

Control Risks & Oxford Economics Africa: The Africa Risk-Reward Index 2023
Control Risks and Oxford Economics Africa have released the 2023 edition of the Africa Risk-Reward Index, which combines the expertise of both organisations to provide data-driven insights for decision-makers focused on Africa.
Why the UAE is a Perfect Partner in Africa's Green Energy Revolution
Hussain Al Nowais, Chairman of AMEA Power, underlines the importance of alternative funding sources in backing the COP28 Presidency's push for expanded climate finance, vital for advancing Africa's energy transition and climate mitigation efforts.

Miranda & Associados Podcast: Investing Beyond Borders
This week Miranda brings you news on the energy sector in Angola, Cameroon and Portugal, tax cuts in Equatorial Guinea, a new MCC Compact in Mozambique, a significant breakthrough in relations between Timor-Leste and China and other major developments in our jurisdictions.

Webinar - Unlocking Financial Efficiency: FIS Treasury and Reconciliation Solutions for Insurers
Discover the Future of Financial Excellence for Insurers. Learn how FIS' treasury and reconciliation solutions can help insurers streamline their financial operations, reduce risks, and comply with regulatory requirements. Join the FIS webinar, in collaboration with Kenbright, to learn how they can help you transform and streamline your insurance firm’s back office.