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Through this commitment, AFC will deploy catalytic capital in leading Africa-focused technology Funds and in particular African-owned fund managers Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, today announced that its Board has approved a commitment of up to US$100 million to invest in Africa-focused technology fundContinue Reading

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Rwanda has emerged as one of Africa’s most advanced carbon market jurisdictions, with active engagement under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and a strong focus on mobilising climate finance As global carbon markets shift from rule‑setting to real transactions, with Article 6 mechanisms advancing and compliance‑driven demand such asContinue Reading

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As AI infrastructure drives power demand into the gigawatt range, Africa must move beyond incremental energy planning – placing grid-scale generation at the center of discussions at African Energy Week 2026’s AI and Data Center Track The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping global energy demand, with implicationsContinue Reading

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Ghana’s central bank governor, Johnson Asiama, has said that Africa must support home-grown digital advancement and leverage advanced technologies to create value and drive economic growth.    With at least 49 percent of adults in sub-Saharan Africa having access to digital financing, the continent has enough momentum for technology-led growth,Continue Reading

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Workers operate on the apron at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, April 29, 2026. (Xinhua/Jiang Guopeng) Effective on May 1, the zero-tariff treatment, together with an upgraded “green channel” for African agro exports, reaffirms China’s commitment to a high-level opening up and is expected to facilitate deeperContinue Reading