Patrick Gutmann, managing director for corporate and institutional banking at BACB, the UK‐based bank with four decades of experience in Africa’s trade finance, has discussed with African Review (ATR) about the recent trends and opportunities in doing business in Africa
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Oradian and ANMFIN launch cloud-based microfinance solution in Nigeria

Antonio Separovic, CEO of Oradian, meets Princess Ogunleye of the Association of Non-Bank Micro Finance Institutions of Nigeria (ANMFIN). (Image source: Oradian)
Oradian and the Association of Non Bank Microfinance Institution of Nigeria (ANMFIN) have launched a strategic partnership to boost financial inclusion throughout Nigeria
Tourism is crucial to Zimbabwe’s economic stability

The new government would also need to invest into building a long-term tourism policy for preservation and conservation while providing incentives for private investments. (Image source: Alan/Flickr)
With Emmerson Mnangagwa being elected as the leader of Zimbabwe in last week’s election result, the country focuses on exploring and rebuilding major sectors for inclusive growth
AfDB promotes breastfeeding in Africa for inclusive growth

Breastfeeding Week is celebrated in August every year to improve the health of babies around the world. (Image source: hdptcar/Flickr)
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has called on African countries to promote breastfeeding as a means to give children a start to their future wellbeing
Recent trends in Africa’s business growth: Patrick Gutmann
African leaders are highly optimistic about the continents trade growth. (Image source: donvictori0/Adobe stock)
Patrick Gutmann, managing director for corporate and institutional banking at BACB, the UK‐based bank with four decades of experience in Africa, has discussed some major factors driving Africa’s current business landscape with African Review (ATR)