South Africa’s new tax incentives aimed at fostering electric vehicle (EV) and hydrogen-powered vehicle production have sparked interest among Chinese automakers, positioning the country as a potential hub for green automotive innovation. Meanwhile, China’s proposed export controls on EV battery technologies signal a strategic maneuver that could reshape global supply chains in the burgeoning EV […]

The Africa Investment Forum 2024 Market Days marked a pivotal moment in the deepening relationship between Japan and Africa. Held from December 8 to 10, the event brought together leaders, investors, and innovators to discuss strategies for driving Africa’s agricultural and energy transformation. Central to the discussions was the role of Japanese technology and innovation, […]

Jaiz Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading non-interest financial institutions, has successfully raised N10.04 billion ($6.4 million) through its private placement on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX). This significant achievement underscores the bank’s proactive approach to meeting the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) revised capital requirements well ahead of the June 2026 deadline. The private placement […]

Ethiopia has taken a historic step by partially opening its banking sector to foreign investors. This development, marked by a parliamentary vote on Tuesday, is being hailed as a transformative move aimed at revitalizing the country’s economy, which has faced significant challenges in recent years. According to FanaBC, a government-affiliated media outlet, the new banking […]

Brazilian fintech giant Nubank, renowned as the world’s largest digital bank by market value, has announced a $150 million investment in Tyme Group, a South African digital banking pioneer. This move positions Tyme as one of Africa’s exclusive “unicorns,” with a valuation surpassing $1.5 billion. Alongside the investment from UK fund manager M&G, this development […]

The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) has announced significant achievements in its mission to position Nigeria as a premier investment destination in Africa. Through strategic partnerships and dedicated investment promotion efforts, the NIPC has secured over $50 million in commitments from global firms across key sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, ICT, healthcare, and renewable energy. […]

In a landmark development, South Africa and Angola have elevated their structured bilateral relationship from a Joint Commission of Cooperation to a Bi-National Commission (BNC). This strategic move signifies a deepened commitment to cooperation across trade, investment, regional integration, and global diplomacy. The announcement came during Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço’s State Visit to […]

Saudi Arabia’s Zahid Group, through its Gulf Falcon Holding Ltd. and local partner Entsha Ltd., has made a $1.3 billion bid to acquire Barloworld Ltd., a leading South African construction equipment company. The proposed deal values the Johannesburg-based company at approximately 22.8 billion rand, offering 120 rand per share, which represents a 30% premium over […]

A Strategic Partnership to Empower African GrowthThe African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Italy’s Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) solidified a partnership to foster sustainable development in Africa. Through the establishment of the Growth and Resilience Platform for Africa (GRAf), the agreement aims to channel investments into critical areas such as food security, small and […]

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB), in collaboration with the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and institutional investors such as Academy Securities, Africa50, and Newmarket, has announced the launch of a $2 billion synthetic securitization initiative. This groundbreaking effort aims to unlock critical capital to advance Africa’s development priorities, focusing on areas like climate […]