Small and medium businesses should be a bigger priority as political, business and other leaders of society from across Africa gather at events such the World Economic Forum (WEF), which took place in Durban last week, to shape global, regional and industry agendas
Surge in M and A and investment predicted in African mobile and broadband as telcos seek scale
African mobile telecoms operators, infrastructure owners, and service providers are increasing investment and targeting acquisitions across the African region
AfDB participated in the 2017 World Economic Forum
The African Development Bank have participated in the World Economic Forum on Africa in Durban, South Africa, which ran from 3 - 5 May
Access Co-Development Facility extends deadline for entrepreneurs and developers of renewable energy projects in Africa competition

Wind turbines at Darling wind farm near Yzerfontein, Western Cape, South Africa. (Image source: Kalle Pihlajasaari/Commons)
Deadline extension until 12 May for entrepreneurs to enter the Access Co-Development Facility ‘ACF’ competition to win US$7mn prize to fund African renewable energy projects
Nigeria Vice President to open ConMin West Africa in June
It was announced on 27 April that ConMin West Africa will be officially opened by His Excellency Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria