The Democratic Republic of Congo has announced a sweeping modernization plan for N’djili International Airport in Kinshasa, positioning it as a future regional hub. With a brand-new 50,000-square-meter terminal capable of handling 5 million passengers annually—up from just 800,000—the $570 million project marks a bold move toward enhancing the country’s aviation infrastructure, attracting foreign investment,...
Africa is no longer just catching up in financial innovation—it’s setting the pace. In the latest Global Top 300 Fintech Ranking, ten African startups have earned their place among the world’s most promising financial disruptors. From Lagos to Dakar, these companies are transforming financial services with mobile-first, inclusive, and scalable solutions. Here’s a closer look at the African...
From infrastructure to innovation, a new generation of African banks is reshaping the continent’s economic destiny. With billions of dollars in capital mobilized, these investment-oriented financial institutions are financing bold projects—from clean energy and digital highways to cultural industries and industrial parks. More than lenders, they are builders of the new African economy. 1. Afreximbank...
UBA Group senior executives recently concluded the Group’s Half Year Business Review. Held at global headquarters in Lagos Nigeria, Group Managing Director/CEO, Oliver Alawuba, brought together executives responsible for UBA’s twenty-four countries of operation. It was an opportunity to restate the Group’s pan-African strategy, and commitment to further expanding the Group’s coverage across high potential...
Since taking over as CEO of CCA-Bank in April 2023, Marguerite Fonkwen Atanga has brought a bold, inclusive, and transformative vision to the institution. In a complex financial landscape, she is driving innovation, building trust, and expanding access to banking for all. Leadership in a Time of Transition When Marguerite Fonkwen Atanga assumed leadership of CCA-Bank,...
The BGFIBank Foundation has launched the Women Entrepreneurs Leadership Program (WELP), a bold initiative designed to support a new generation of women entrepreneurs across Central Africa. With a strong focus on training, mentorship, and access to finance, WELP aims to be a powerful driver of women’s economic empowerment across the CEMAC region. In a region...
As the African continent continues to emerge as a dynamic frontier for investment, FSD Uganda, in partnership with African Investments, is poised to spotlight Uganda’s brightest entrepreneurial talent at AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2025. A newly curated Deal Book will showcase a strategic pipeline of growth-focused businesses, vetted and investment-ready, across vital sectors such...
Through its Graduate Management Accelerated Program, launched in 2023, United Bank for Africa (UBA) is helping young Africans step into the world of banking each year. The initiative aims to reduce unemployment rates across Africa. Just six months, that is all it takes for any young African, aged 28 or younger and holding a bachelor’s...
In a rapidly shifting global economy, Africa’s investment narrative is gaining unprecedented momentum — and AFSIC 2025 is poised to be the continent’s most influential investment event, placing curated opportunities centre stage before a global audience of institutional capital and entrepreneurial visionaries. At the heart of this movement is the Q2 2025 Deal Book, a...
