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...
African Investments Limited has released its highly anticipated Q2 2025 Deal Book, offering global investors access to 65 meticulously profiled investment opportunities across the African continent. Designed as a practical gateway into Africa’s vibrant investment landscape, this latest edition reaffirms the company’s role as a leading curator of growth-ready, high-impact ventures on the continent. Launched...
He doesn’t chase headlines — but the numbers speak volumes. Since stepping into the role of Group CEO at Ecobank in March 2023, Jeremy Awori has quietly redefined the trajectory of Africa’s largest pan-African banking group. With a leadership style rooted in discipline, clarity, and long-term vision, he’s ushering in a new era for the...
In a defining moment for African finance, Dr. George Elombi, a seasoned Cameroonian jurist and veteran executive, has been appointed the next President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). His nomination, officially confirmed during the Bank’s 32nd Annual General Meeting held in Abuja, Nigeria, marks the rise of...
Since January 2025, more than 600 people have benefited from free eye consultations and screenings in three major cities in Cameroon: Yaoundé, Douala, and Bamenda. The initiative is part of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Cameroon’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, carried out in collaboration with Acha Eye Hospital. For the current year, the pan-African...
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...
Édouard Mendy has conquered the world’s biggest soccer stages, winning the African Cup of Nations with Senegal and the Champions League with Chelsea. But today, he’s embarking on a new mission—one that goes beyond sports. Through Change Keepers, Mendy is championing a different kind of victory: empowering Senegal’s youth to become entrepreneurs and changemakers. “Dreaming...
VivaTech 2025 is taking a bold new direction, positioning itself as more than just a tech showcase—it’s a catalyst for global change. This year’s event focuses on the world’s most pressing challenges, from artificial intelligence and quantum computing to cybersecurity, sustainable mobility, and climate action. FIVE STAR EQUITIES GROUP will be there, championing a financial...
