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Absa Bank: Charting the economic effects of COVID-19 in Africa

Jeff Gable, Head of Research and Chief Economist at Absa, provides insights into the economic ramifications of COVID-19 in Africa

Addressing Africa’s entrepreneurial gender divide

Africa's women entrepreneurs face structural and societal obstacles, but helping them unlock their potential is essential for economic growth

How Grassroots Innovation Transforms Communities in Africa

Wariara Waireri, Senior Manager in International Development at the Royal Academy of Engineering, discusses the impact of grassroots innovation across Africa

Plugging Africa’s Energy Infrastructure Gap

Damien Simon talks to us about how African countries can be supported to expand their energy infrastructure and improve access to electricity.

Off-grid solar: The $24 billion opportunity

Off-grid solar and fintech have been tipped to provide the long-term, sustainable solution to powering the African continent and connecting millions of citizens to the digital economy

Inside the business of tourism with Latitude Hotels

Nick Brown, Co-Owner of Latitude Hotels, explains that expanding Africa's business hospitality offering benefits both travellers and local communities.

To.org: The unlikely pairing of creative activism and venture capitalism

Arieh and Nachson Mimran, co-founders of To.org, explain how different forms of investment can be used as a catalyst for change

Q&A: Analysing the GSMA’s latest State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money

Following the recent release of the GSMA's latest State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money, we caught up with the association's Head of Mobile Money Programme Ruan Swanepoel

Assessing business risk with Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty

Thusan Mahlangu, CEO of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty Africa, discusses risks businesses in Africa face in 2020

Guinea-Bissau : Sustainable Vaccination Programmes

Guinea-Bissau's Minister of Public Health, Dr Magda Robalo, explains how vaccines do not just save lives, but transform countries by allowing more children to be educated and more people to thrive