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Cutting the cost of Africa’s energy transition with the right flexibility mix – Kenneth Engblom Vice President, Wartsila Energy, Europe and Africa

Africa’s energy transition is entering a decisive phase. With some of the world’s best solar and wind resources, the continent is uniquely positioned to leapfrog into a low-cost, renewable-powered future. But as policymakers and planners accelerate deployment, a critical misconception often skews the debates: that battery energy storage systems alone can provide the flexibility needed to balance high shares of intermittent renewables. This assumption is not only incomplete, but it also risks making Africa’s energy…

Ghana International Bank announces Ian Greenstreet as its new Chief Executive Officer

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LONDON(Capital Markets in Africa) – Ghana International Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Greenstreet as its new Chief Executive Officer, subject to the completion of the customary regulatory approval process in the United Kingdom. Ian is one of the most experienced financial services leaders of his generation, bringing more than four decades of international banking, investment management, risk management, corporate governance and business transformation experience. During his distinguished career, he has served…

Building Digital Financial Systems and Accelerating Banking Modernization in Emerging Markets

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA), a global leader in curating executive-level summits that drive transformation across the banking, financial services, and technology sectors, announces the 29th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026, taking place on 12 August 2026 in Addis Ababa. With over 25 successful editions, ICSA has consistently brought together top banking C-suite executives, regulators, innovators, and fintech disruptors across Africa, the GCC, and…

Trust is infrastructure. And Africa’s fintech reckoning proves it – Salvador Anglada, Optasia Group CEO

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For most of the past decade, African fintech was a land grab. Valuations rewarded user numbers, interfaces got flashier, and “disruption” was the pitch that attracted capital investment. From the outside, it was clear the model was running hotter than it could sustain. That era is over. In every boardroom conversation, from Johannesburg to Lagos, the question has moved beyond “how fast can you grow?” to “what happens when things go wrong?” The correction came…

Africa’s cement industry and the push for energy security – Krzysztof Lokaj, Wärtsilä Energy Africa Development Manager

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Africa’s cement industry is expanding quickly, driven by urbanisation, infrastructure investment and rising demand for housing. Yet behind this growth lies a persistent operational challenge: reliable and affordable access to electricity. Cement production is energy intensive and highly sensitive to power interruptions. Kilns operate continuously, and sudden shutdowns disrupt production and increase costs. In many African markets, however, limited access to grid power and volatile energy prices leave many cement producers with no other choices…

The 2026 Budget doubled your single discretionary allowance – Harry Scherzer, CEO, Future Forex

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JOHANNESBURG (Capital Markets in Africa): Since the SARB raised the single discretionary allowance (SDA) to R2 million per calendar year on 8 April 2026, much has been said about the enhanced flexibility South African residents now have to move funds abroad. But, while the threshold has increased, the compliance framework governing international transfers remains unchanged — and currency volatility continues to introduce an extra layer of risk. That’s why execution matters just as much as…

Exclusive Convo: Nafissatou Fall Diagne, Managing Director, Development Finance Advisory

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NEW YORK (Capital Markets in Africa): At the BRVM Investment Days held in New York City on 21 April 2026, Capital Markets in Africa sat down for an exclusive conversation with Ms Nafissatou Fall Diagne, Managing Director, Development Finance Advisory. In a wide‑ranging discussion, she shared her insights on how prepared African issuers are to meet the ESG disclosure and reporting standards demanded by global investors, and explored the emerging opportunities for green, social, and sustainability‑linked bonds across the region. Her perspective reflects…

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