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AI in fintech market seen reaching $72.96 billion by 2035
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AI adoption across banking, payments, lending, insurance and wealth management is accelerating as financial firms use automation, fraud detection and personalized services to cut costs and improve decision-making.
Africa PPP 2026 draws wider African participation for Nairobi summit
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More African PPP authorities, development financiers and infrastructure agencies have confirmed for the 16th Africa PPP Infrastructure Finance, Investment & Partnerships Summit in Nairobi from Nov. 11-13, 2026. The event aims to connect project…
Totlesoft sets August 15 virtual AI summit for Africa’s workforce
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Totlesoft will host the free ADLAS 2026 virtual summit on Aug. 15 to spotlight Africa’s role in AI data labeling, human feedback and digital workforce development.
EMY Africa deepens UK-Africa ties with London events at Parliament and Hilton
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EMY Africa staged two high-profile London events in late July and early August 2026, using UK Parliament and the London Hilton on Park Lane to spotlight Africa’s global influence, diaspora leadership and cross-border partnership opportunities.
Central bank wording can move currencies even when rates hold steady
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JustMarkets says currency traders should watch central-bank wording, vote splits and forecasts as closely as headline rate decisions.
Executive Agility names Wayne Apted to lead APAC and Africa expansion
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Executive Agility has appointed veteran finance executive Wayne Apted as vice president for APAC and Africa, based in Perth, to expand access to its U.S. listing readiness and capital markets execution services.
African Bush Camps marks 10 years of guide training and expands women’s pipeline
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African Bush Camps is marking its 20th year in business, 10 years of guide training and five years of its Female Guides Program as it doubles down on guide development across Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Financial advisory services market seen reaching $272.45 billion by 2035
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The global financial advisory services market is projected to more than double by 2035 as AI-enabled planning, hybrid advisory models and ESG-focused investing reshape how firms serve clients.
AfriVest and Southern African traditional leaders sign tokenization pact
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AfriVest and the Traditional Leaders of Southern Africa signed a master partnership on 30 July 2026 to structure community-held assets into regulated digital instruments in South Africa.
ROJAN launches Phase Two of South Africa expansion plan
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ROJAN FRAGRANCE TRADING (PTY) LTD has launched Phase Two of its South Africa strategy, with plans to expand local operations, deepen partnerships and advance localized manufacturing.
AITEC World sets London and Addis events to push African tourism integration
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AITEC World has announced two global tourism gatherings for late 2026 in London and Addis Ababa, framing them as a push for more African travel, investment and trade.
Africa’s IoT growth hinges on uptime, industry insider warns
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Africa’s connected economy could stall unless regulators, operators and businesses build for network resilience, according to CommsCloud Managing Director Peter Walsh.
WHX returns to Johannesburg as medtech rivals target South Africa market
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World Health Expo returns to Johannesburg Oct. 6-8, 2026, as global medical technology companies compete for a South African medical device market valued at R18.4 billion.
Global Youth ESG investing challenge grows with GRI and ChinaAMC partnerships
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The 2026 Global Youth Sustainability & ESG Investing Challenge has drawn more than 2,000 participants from over 400 universities worldwide since registration opened in June. New partnerships with GRI and ChinaAMC are expanding ESG education and…
Embedded finance market seen hitting $1.17T by 2035
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The global embedded finance market is projected to grow from $202.8 billion in 2026 to $1.17 trillion by 2035, as non-financial brands add payments, lending, insurance and other financial products inside their apps and platforms.
Androco Minerals buys 29% stake in South Africa chrome project
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Androco Minerals has acquired a 29% interest in the Chapani Chrome Project in South Africa’s Bushveld Complex, giving the Dubai-based trader an entry into chrome mining and a development asset with historical resources and existing rights.
Finance lease market seen reaching $789.67 billion by 2030
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The global finance lease market is projected to grow from $556.11 billion in 2025 to $595.45 billion in 2026, with further expansion expected through 2030, according to The Business Research Company.
Call Sheet Media acquires African-inspired fantasy screenplay 'The Embers of Aerthos'
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Call Sheet Media has acquired Donnell D. Pannell’s historical fantasy screenplay ‘The Embers of Aerthos,’ a project now entering development with a focus on an African-inspired world of kingdoms, mythology and war. The move adds an original…
Greenpeace warns of rising human toll from North Africa wildfires
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Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa says deadly fires in Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco show how climate change is intensifying wildfire risk across the region.
Chancen International targets 60,000 students with fair financing model
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Chancen International plans to expand its outcomes-based education financing model across Africa, aiming to reach 60,000 students and deploy $130 million by 2029. The Rwanda-based social enterprise says its repayment rate is above 95% after…
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