Industry stalwarts to head Takaful & InsurTech Forum
Over 300 industry powerhouses from GCC, Asia, Africa and Europe are expected to converge at the two-day forum, that will also feature an exclusive report launch by Milliman...
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Russia, Colombia lead global oil and gas discoveries in Q4 2018
Russia had two natural gas discoveries in the West Siberian basin and an oildiscovery in the Okhotsk basin, while Colombia had three conventional oil discoveries, all in the Llanos Orientales basin, says GlobalData...
Frontier markets debt: Many European investors have a misperception about Africa
“'We are very constructive on frontier markets’ fundamentals as a whole, and this is particularly true for several African states," Yvette Babb, Senior Portfolio Manager Frontier Markets Debt at NN Investment Partners...
Is Blockchain in Africa a Disruptor or a Fad?
A growing number of blockchain entrepreneurs are innovating to create unique solutions for African problems. With heightened crackdown on cryptcurrencies, is it too early to forecast the success of blockchain’s potentially impactful solutions?...
IBM extends microfinancing opportunities to Africa’s SMEs
IBM establishes a new supply chain platform using machine learning and blockchain technology to facilitate microloans to SMEs in Africa...
Central Bank of Nigeria released US$210mn to relieve dollar crunch
The Central Bank was “ready to inject funds into the market, whenever and wherever necessary, in order to maintain market stability as well as sustain the financial system,” the statement reads...
ANC member Makhosi Khoza quits politics
“Retiring from politics means I will work with all citizens irrespective of their political affiliations,” says leader Makhosi Khoza...
Freedium announces commodity-centric digital currency at Dubai Blockchain Forum
Freedium has partnered with Wanchain, VAPHR and Bitsapphire to support the establishment of its first digital currency...
Energy, mining and utilities sector leans green as M&A activity dips
According to the report, new research suggests that the Energy, Mining & Utilities (EMU) sector has undergone a structural shift as EMU leans green...
Senegal Scaling Solar tender produces one of the lowest electricity costs in Africa
Scaling Solar is now developing over 1 gigawatt of solar power in partnership with four African countries – Zambia, Ethiopia, Madagascar and Senegal...