Africa’s growing technology ecosystem is creating new opportunities for businesses, entrepreneurs and consumers. However, the continent’s infrastructure challenges continue to limit how much digital innovation can contribute to economic growth, particularly within the informal sector. Samaila Zubairu, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), has warned that technology alone cannot transform…

Safaricom’s ambition to reduce its carbon footprint through renewable energy is facing a growing challenge as expanding telecommunications infrastructure increases electricity demand and puts pressure on its sustainability targets. The Kenyan telecommunications company has continued investing in solar energy, energy efficiency and cleaner power alternatives. However, its latest sustainability performance highlights the difficulty of balancing…

Africa’s private capital market is facing a challenge that goes beyond attracting investment: ensuring that investors can recover their money and reinvest it into new businesses. This issue took centre stage at the second Lagos Venture Finance Summit (LVFS 2.0), where investors and financial industry leaders called for stronger exit opportunities and improved liquidity across…

Africa’s technology ecosystem is entering a new phase as investors become more selective, artificial intelligence reshapes business operations and startups face increasing pressure to demonstrate sustainable growth. These challenges formed the focus of the 2026 Africa Prosperity Summit, convened by Ventures Platform in Lagos, Nigeria, on October 29–30. The fourth edition of the summit brought…

African financial leaders, policymakers and investors are gathering in Luanda, Angola, on November 3–4, 2026, for the sixth Africa Financial Summit (AFIS 2026), as pressure grows on the continent’s banking industry to convert its financial strength into meaningful economic development. Held under the theme “Making Capital Count: Unlocking Growth Through African Finance,” the summit is…

The rapid growth of digital payments across Africa and other emerging markets is creating new opportunities for businesses, financial institutions and consumers. However, the expansion of digital finance is also exposing weaknesses in financial security, with rising fraud concerns threatening confidence in cross-border transactions. Digital fraud has become a major challenge for the financial services…