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Absa's Sustainable Finance Framework: Guiding Green, Social, and Sustainable Investments took center stage at WEF Davos. 

Unlocking opportunities: South Africa's G20 potential

As global EV trends shift, Africa must balance clean mobility goals with external market dynamics. Rising fuel costs push countries like Ethiopia to local power sources, while China’s EV dominance shapes access to affordable tech. 

Africa’s EV future navigates global shifts and local opportunities

As Africa embraces the digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a key driver of business innovation and growth. 

The role of AI in driving business growth in Africa

Africa, representing 17 per cent of the world’s population, is an integral player on the global stage, especially in shaping key issues related to trade, geopolitics, and economic growth. 

Strengthening Africa's global trade position through multilateral partnerships

Botswana’s government expects growth of between 3 – 4 per cent in 2025 after a contraction last year. 

Botswana’s economy forecast to grow 3-4% this year 

The World Economic Forum on Africa is tackling a pivotal issue this year: 'Connecting Africa's Resources through Digital Transformation'. 

Africa at WEF 2025: Shaping the continent's destiny

Saudi Arabia has called for global cooperation and dialogue to tackle the challenges of a fragmented world at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. 

WEF 2025: Faisal Alibrahim: Vision 2030 on track & gaining momentum

The United Nations Development Programme Administrator, Achim Steiner says uncertainty caused by geo-political divisions is disrupting developing programmes throughout the world, hurting developing countries in Africa the most. 

Steiner: UNDP working with African governments on AI adoption

Global firm Meridiam is looking to expand infrastructure investments into Africa as government officials showcased key investment opportunities at the ongoing World Economic Forum in Davos. 

WEF 2025: Financing infrastructure to accelerate global growth 

While Africa is home to many of the world’s fastest-growing economies, it has nearly 429 million people living in extreme poverty with the poverty threshold at $2.15. dollars a day. 

Driving social impact investments in Africa

Rwanda is betting big on the use of AI in leapfrogging it’s economy with forecasts according to the ICT Minister Paula Ingabire showing good use of AI will see the country generate 6 per cent GDP contribution. 

WEF 2025: Rwanda ICT Minister says AI to contribute 6% to GDP

Cocoa prices continue to surge as crop production concerns in West Africa underpin prices.  

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