Lusophone (Portuguese speaking) countries have identified a pipeline of more than US$5bn in private sector and private-public partnership (PPP) projects to accelerate growth in their economies
Banking & Finance
Seychelles launches first sovereign blue bond
The Republic of Seychelles has launched the worlds first sovereign blue bond-a pioneering financial instrument designed to support sustainable marine and fisheries project
Optimism abound in Africa-Japan future investment collaboration
More opportunities for investment exist in Africa for Japan if the recently concluded African Continental Free Trade Area agreement that is geared towards future investment collaboration and industrialisation for the African market is anything to go by
AfDB publishes newly harmonised “Additionality” framework
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and other Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) have published a harmonised framework for assessing additionality in their respective private sector operations
TagPay explores new era of digital banking in Africa
With the rise of fintech across banking sector in developing nations, African banks are taking full advantage of this technological revolution, according to TagPay, a mobile payment technology provider