Africa’s agribusiness sector is undergoing significant transformations driven by population growth, urbanisation, technological advancements, and shifting consumer preferences. Alongside their role in stimulating economic growth, agribusiness and agro-industrial development have the potential to reduce poverty and foster social and economic growth.  Technological advancements and digital transformations are revolutionising agribusiness in Africa, offering transformative opportunities. Africa’s agribusiness sector potential Agribusiness in Africa is undergoing significant transformations ..read more

AIM Congress 2024 aims to facilitate economic opportunities and foster mutually beneficial international economic relations. The congress provides a platform to engage with global leaders, explore investment trends, and forge meaningful B2B and B2C partnerships. The Future Finance Forum Track at AIM Congress 2024 will explore the use of cutting-edge technologies such as blockchain, AI, fintechs, and digital currencies. The AIM Congress, under the leadership of Dawood Al Shezawi, President of AIM Global Foundation, stands poised to host an unprecedented global gathering from May 7th to 9th. T ..read more

Global verification body Verra certifies d.light’s clean cookstove projects in Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria. Initiative to distribute 600,000 clean cookstoves, which are now verified by leading certifiers as a trusted source of high-quality carbon credits. Launched in 2022, these projects have already positively impacted over one million lives and are on track to transform the lives of three million people by 2025.  d.light’s clean cookstove initiatives In a landmark move that helps advance the journey towards sustainable development and environmental health in Africa, d.light, a firm tha ..read more

AIM Congress 2024 aims to facilitate economic opportunities, and foster mutually beneficial international economic relations. The congress provides a platform to engage with global leaders, explore investment trends, and forge meaningful B2B, B2C partnerships. The Future Finance Forum Track at AIM Congress 2024 will explore use of cutting-edge technologies such as blockchain, AI, fintechs, and digital currencies. The AIM Congress, under the leadership of Dawood Al Shezawi, President of AIM Global Foundation, stands poised to host an unprecedented global gathering from May 7th to 9th. This ev ..read more

Global verification body Verra certifies d.light’s clean cookstove projects in Kenya, Uganda and Nigeria. Initiative to distribute 600,000 clean cookstoves now verified by leading certifier as a trusted source of high-quality carbon credits. Launched in 2022, these projects have already positively impacted over one million lives and are on track to transform the lives of three million people by 2025.  In a landmark move that helps advance the journey towards sustainable development and environmental health in Africa, d.light, a firm that provides innovative solutions for low-income hous ..read more

Artificial intelligence in Africa can potentially propel the fintech industry into a new era of financial inclusion. AI tools can analyse data from client discussions, producing legal documents in simple language and at a fraction of what it would typically take to draft a contract. Banks, for example, can make their services more affordable to their customers by rolling out AI-powered chatbots to handle routine queries while sparing them from having to travel to a bank branch. It’s difficult to imagine a time before the widespread adoption of mobile technology in Africa – particularly where ..read more

AI tools can analyse data from client discussions, producing legal documents in simple language and at a fraction of the cost of what it would typically take to draft a contract. AI has the potential to propel the fintech industry into a new era of financial inclusion. Banks, for example, can make their services more affordable to their customers by rolling out AI-powered chatbots to handle routine queries, at the same time sparing them from having to travel to a bank branch. It’s difficult to imagine a time before the widespread adoption of mobile technology in Africa – particularly where f ..read more

The key highlight of the AIM Congress 2024 is the Investment Awards, scheduled for the opening day, May 7th. These awards celebrate top direct investment (FDI) projects from around the globe. The awards underline the diverse ways investment can contribute to economic progress with categories ranging from Innovation and Research to Sustainability and Local Linkages. As the global investment contours keep evolving, the AIM Congress 2024 is taking shape as a critical platform to foster global investment innovations and sustainability. Set to convene in Abu Dhabi from May 7-9, the Annual Investm ..read more

Cairo, Egypt, holds third place after Athens and Manilla, Philippines. India stands out, with three cities being included in the world’s top 10 most stressed cities. Los Angeles, US, holds the ninth place with the highest obesity rate on the list. Experts conducted a study to identify the most stressful cities to live in 2024.  The study measured several parameters including the quality of life, safety, and pollution index as main criteria, also considering the presence of stress-related habits such as smoking rates, obesity, and alcohol consumption. The final score was made, consi ..read more

Ventures interested in applying for the Investment Showcase can submit applications here by 2nd May. To qualify, the ventures must be African, have at least one African co-founder or be headquartered in Africa. They must also offer a product or service designed for scalability, and be able to present in person at the Africa Tech Summit (ATS) London. On June 7th, 2024, the Africa Tech Summit (ATS) London will convene at the London Stock Exchange for its eighth edition, continuing its tradition of fostering business and investment opportunities in Africa and around the world. This tech confere ..read more