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African lender Ecobank is developing a new strategy to tap into the continent’s underinvested agriculture sector as part of plans to capitalize on high gains this year, the bank’s CEO told Semafor.

According to the African Energy Chamber’s 2026 Outlook, Africa’s upstream sector is set for a transformative year as strategic M&A and investor-friendly licensing rounds create new opportunities for both indigenous and international players

The first G20 on the continent has raised hopes that Africa can secure fairer terms on debt relief, climate finance, and inclusive growth and help push forward long-awaited global reforms.

We know that not everyone could make the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index (AMFI) 2025 webinar, but there’s still plenty of knowledge to gain. We’ve distilled key insights into quick practical takeaways to help you turn reform into measurable impact:

The King V code has updated SA’s corporate governance rules, replacing King IV after almost a decade.
The update pushes companies to strengthen board independence, boost transparency and adopt global sustainability reporting norms.
King V, SA’s latest corporate governance code, was released on October 31 by the Institute of Directors and the King committee.
It replaces King IV and will apply to ...

As we approach the final stretch of preparations for the B20 South Africa Summit (18–20 November, Sandton Convention Centre), I am pleased to provide this month's Sherpa update — a reflection of the energy, ambition, and unity driving our efforts.

The government is prioritising service redesign to ensure digital public infrastructure’s potential translates into practical solutions driven by citizen needs, says the Digital Services Unit (DSU)’s Richard Gevers.

Cape Town, South Africa, 30 October 2025 : As the African continent accelerates its digital transformation, South Africa prepares to host the 28 th annual Africa Tech Festival from 11 to 13 November 2025 at the Cape Town International Conference Centre.

23 October 2025, Johannesburg – The Walt Disney Company Africa, together with long-time sports development partner Sporting Chance Foundation, celebrates a milestone in the 10 years of the Disney Healthy Happy Play program– reaching over 200 000 learners across South Africa.

The White House is considering keeping the duty-free access agreement going for a short period. Meanwhile, SA’s trade minister says after preliminary talks, formal tariff negotiations are about to begin.