Angola to host The U.S.-Africa Business Summit from June 22 to 25

INTRO: Angola is set to host The U.S.-Africa Business Summit from June 22 to 25. The Summit will focus on priority sectors such as infrastructure, energy and sustainable finance among other things. Since its inception, the U.S.-Africa Business Summit has served as a vital platform for advancing U.S…

2025 Commonwealth Business Summit draws to a close in Windhoek

As the 2025 Commonwealth Business Summit draws to a close in Windhoek, attention now turns to implementation and impact. Among those who took part in critical conversations was May SikSik, Founder of the Canada Innovation Network. SikSik joins us now to discuss the momentum built over the past few …

The Jubilee Commission calls urgent and systemic reforms to address the spiralling debt

The Jubilee Commission has called for urgent and systemic reforms to address the spiralling debt, and development crises devastating countries in the Global South. The Vatican- backed commission convened by Pope Francis, says only a recognition of this shared responsibility will lead to a sustainab…

Michelin's Vision Africa 2030 focuses on  long-term framework designed to support job creation, skills development, and climate action

Africa's future lies in inclusive growth - where youth opportunity, sustainable development, and community empowerment go hand in hand. Michelin's Vision Africa 2030 is built around this belief. It's a long-term framework designed to support job creation, skills development, and climate action, whi…

 The National African Federation for the Building Industry unpacks ways to create jobs the construction sector 

The National African Federation for the Building Industry (NAFBI), hosted a conference that focused on issues such as occupational Health and Safety Challenges among SMME contractors, technological advancements and developments of energy storage solutions, towards a sustainable energy future. The t…

Business round up with Victor Kgomoeswana, author of  "Africa Is Open For Business & Africa Bounces Back"

Weekly business round up with Victor Kgomoeswana, author of  "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back". And the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo.... TALKING POINTS: ** Regional and niche international financial institutions are  re-engag…

EU-African SME Summit 2025 focuses on scaling Africa's sustainable Future while leveraging AfCFTA 

The third edition of the EU-African SME Summit 2025 is currently underway in Johannesburg, South Africa. This year's summit is focused on "Scaling Africa's Sustainable Future"-leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the European Union's Global Gateway strategy. The two-day e…

The sets its sights on achieving two trillion US Dollars in intra-Commonwealth trade by 2030

As the Commonwealth sets its sights on achieving two trillion US Dollars in intra-Commonwealth trade by the year 2030, policymakers and trade experts met for discussions in Windhoek to unpack what it will take to reach that ambitious target. The conversation took place on the sidelines of the 2025 …

Women entrepreneurs play a vital role in driving innovation and inclusive economic growth

Across the Commonwealth, women entrepreneurs are playing a vital role in driving innovation, creating jobs, and contributing to inclusive economic growth. Yet, despite their impact, many continue to face significant barriers, including limited access to finance, restricted market entry, and a persi…

The Land Bank and European Union launch a fund  to transform the South African wine and spirits industry

The Land Bank, in partnership with the European Union (EU) and the Department of Agriculture, has launched the Wine and Spirits Fund to transform the South African wine and spirits industry by providing financial resources, training, and support specifically to black-owned businesses and farmers. T…