Business and markets
Op-ed: Reopening African economies in the ‘new normal’
In the midst of reopening African economies, governments face extreme choices on how best to deal with this procedure to ensure lives and protect vocations.
Renewable energy
Sparking a green recovery to keep Africa’s economy going
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) are directing €300 million ($355 million) to support the resilience and recovery of African nations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Future Energy
Oil and gas giant BP spells out net zero plans
Oil and gas giant BP have laid out the first detailed steps in their ambitious plan to attain a net zero position by 2050.
Business and markets
DEWA introduces risk management standard for utilities
DEWA worked with the British Standards Institution to develop the AS 60518:2020 standard, an enterprise risk and resilience management standard for utilities.
Business and markets
Ed’s note: Less aid, more trade clears the way to boost...
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement brings hope for future generations of entrepreneurs across all sectors.
Smart Technologies
How businesses can reap the benefits of digital transformation
As organisations embrace becoming virtual entities with more employees working from home, understanding digital transformation and cybersecurity is vital.
Features/Analysis
Podcast: Digitalisation’s role in the utility of the future
Listen to this podcast episode in which Mike Ballard, Vice President Industry Strategy at Oracle Utilities, speaks about digitalisation and why financial sustainability is so important for utilities in both developed and developing countries.
Business and markets
Report: World Bank’s perspective on the African Continental Free Trade Area
The World Bank report, The African Continental Free Trade Area: Economic and Distributional Effects, is designed to guide policymakers. Access the report today.
Finance and Policy
Eskom and SIU sue former executives for funds lost to corruption
Eskom and the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) are suing former Eskom executives, former board members, and members of the Gupta family to recover funds lost to corruption.
Business and markets
Trade pact could boost Africa’s income by $450 billion, study finds
The World Bank's assessment of the AfCFTA trade pact is that income gains will likely come from measures that cut red tape and simplify customs procedures.
