Trade with Africa is becoming more attractive. (Image source: Broadcastcentre)
Michael Wilson, business TV presenter, was live from The London Stock Exchange TV studios for a ‘Trade with Africa’ series of live interactive streamed panel discussions on 25 July 2018 at 1 PM BST
Jumhouria Bank of Libya selects smartstream to deliver real-time operational control. (Image source: lau rey/Flickr)
Jumhouria Bank, the leading bank and branch network in Libya, has signed a deal with SmartStream Technologies for its Corona solution to deliver intra-day reconciliations management across cash, cards, branch, central bank and payment transactions
AfDB aims in boosting up Africas economy. (Image source: Paul Saad/ Flickr)
The 2018 Careers in Africa Employer of Choice Survey has ranked the African Development Bank (AfDB) the fourth best company to work with in Africa
SunTrust Bank Nigeria opened the countrys first branchless bank in 2016. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
SunTrust Bank Nigeria was granted the ISO/IEC 20071:2013 and Payment card industry data security standard (PCIDSS) certifications for its standards on data security
The ISO/IEC 20071:2013 certification was granted by the Professional Evaluation and Certification Board (PECB) Canada while the PCIDSS certification was given by African consulting firm Digital Jewels.
The banks certifications show its strength in the area of information security.
African banks, spurred by the runaway success of payment servicem-pesa, have been scrambling to gain market share as an increasing number of Africans turn online for smaller payments.
Africas growing population and economy, boosted by income levels, has encouraged banks to expand their reach through low-cost methods such as digital banking in a continent which is still underbanked.
SunTrust opened Nigerias first branchless bank two years ago.
The digital banking services are expected to expand in Africa and Latin America with this agreement. (Image source: lau rey/Flickr)
German online bank Fidor has signed a MoU with International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, a move that is seen to expand digital banking opportunities across Africa and Latin America
The Bell team in Richards Bay consists of more than 800 machinists, welders, and assemblers. (Image source: Bell)
GFE Power Product’s extensive range covers generators from 10 kVA up to 3,000 kVA. (Image source: GFE Power Products)
The funding is the largest-ever equity raise in the minigrid industry according to Husk. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The initiative will help African contractors participate in annual infrastructure investments. (Image source: Afreximbank)
ITS has evolved into a sophisticated systems approach, providing numerous opportunities to revolutionise road networks. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Invest International’s Lara Muller; Ivory Coast Minister of Finance and Economy, Adam Coulibaly; and Ambassador Designate to Ivory Coast, Jeroen Kelderhuis. (Image source: Invest International)
The Yellow Metal Machine Rental team with some Wacker Neuson equipment. (Image source: Wacker Neuson)
Although displaying resilience, the report warns that African banks remain exposed to physical climate risks due to both sovereign and industry lending. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
WAA and VCMI will seek to establish regulatory frameworks to enable access to high integrity and fair voluntary carbon markets for WAA member countries. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The parties will also promote the mutual exchange of information and expertise in the field of export credit policies and practices. (Image source: TBD Group)
Inside Condra’s Johannesburg factory: an overhead crane positions an electric motor during assembly of hoist and crab. (Image source: Condra)
IVECO is renewing its entire product range, all at once. (Image source: IVECO)
The MoU was signed alongside the Africa Health Business Symposium. (Image source: Africa CDC)
Both the IMF and EIU expect SSA to rank as the world’s second fastest growing economy in 2024. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
There has been a focus on the sugar industry. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Evolving concept of energy security must address energy demand, system flexibility, technology access and infrastructure development, says IRENA. (Image source: IRENA)
World Bank & African Development Bank partner to provide electricity access to 300 million Africans by 2030, leveraging public-private investments. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
At WFES, Gotion High-tech will showcase its latest products and leading green energy solutions at its booth. (Image source: Gotion High-tech)
The new Perkins 5012 is a full-authority electronic engine optimised and purpose-built for power generation applications. (Image source: Perkins)
SSAB will begin deliveries of the new products in 2026.
The key issues restricting sub-Saharan Africa’s manufacturing sector will be unpacked at Manufacturing Indaba later this year. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Hyphen is developing sub-Saharan Africa’s largest, most advanced and only fully-vertical integrated green hydrogen project. (Image source: Hyphen)
According to Liebherr, the Used Equipment Marketplace is extremely user-friendly. (Image source: Liebherr)
Electricity storage will be pivotal in unlocking renewable projects and meeting energy demand. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Africa Data Centres and DPA SA have broken ground on their solar farm in the Free State. (Image source: Africa Data Centres)
A Cat PM310 Cold Planer in action. (Image source: Caterpillar)
A larger stockholding of WEG products facilitates ready access for customers. (Image source: WEG Africa)
African nations have turned to the concept of power pools to address the continent's energy deficit and foster regional cooperation. (Image source: Synergy Consulting)
Dietmar Siersdorfer is expanding his role as Middle East managing director at Siemens Energy to include Africa. (Image source: Siemens Energy)
The Msikaba Bridge has anchor blocks 17 m wide which contain around 21,000 tons of concrete. (Image source: Sanral)
