The Editorial Team

Energy in Africa – Challenges, Opportunities and the Way Forward

Johannesburg, February, 20, 2023; While the African continent is confronted by its fair share of challenges, there remains a myriad of viable opportunities to capitalise on. Further, the robust and plentiful resources in the continent’s possession represent favourable gateways if proactively actioned. Access to energy: Achieving universal access to modern energy is a critical development challenge for African countries. Many outlying rural areas lack access to electricity owing to poor grid infrastructure and vast distances…

As Tunisia Seeks Financing, Its Banks Face Uncertain Prospects, Says Report

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DUBAI (S&P Global Ratings) Feb. 20, 2023–As Tunisia seeks to secure an IMF program to alleviate its twin deficits, the country’s banks are navigating major uncertainty and significant macroeconomic pressure, according to a new S&P Global Ratings scenario analysis report published today. “With a potential IMF deal looming, we have analyzed the current situation and considered the potential financial and economic implications for the banking sector under three hypothetical scenarios, from low stress to severe…

A CRM solution designed to overcome workplace challenges in 2023

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The workplace has undergone a major transition over the past three years, placing pressure on companies and organisations to relook at their office structure and workflows, as well as the tools they have in place to manage the challenges these changes present. Jed Hewson, CEO of 1Stream, Southern Africa’s leading CRM and contact centre technology provider, highlights four key challenges companies face as they head into 2023 – and the software solution that can help create an…

Go for gold this Valentine’s Day

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LONDON (Capital Markets in Africa) – Looking for a “precious” present for your loved one? Hargreaves Lansdown investment analysts highlight their picks for gold exposure this Valentine’s Day. Alex Watkins, Passive Investment Analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown “Roses are red, gold shines bright, buy a gold ETC to track the spot price overnight. Gold is often associated with luxury, wealth and romance, which makes it a popular gift choice for Valentine’s Day. We often gift gold jewellery…

Canon to spotlight sustainability activists and forward-thinking organisations

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, February 13, 2023/ — Canon EMEA, the world’s leading imaging company, is partnering with1 sustainability focused award programme the Global Good Awards for the fourth year running. Alongside the annual Canon Young Champion of the Year category, Canon has introduced a new education focused award category, which will recognise organisations that have rolled out Canon’s Young People Programme. Entries for the Canon Young Champion and Education category open today. The Canon…

Win A Whole Bitcoin with Yellow Card

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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, February 13, 2023/ — Pan-African fintech, Yellow Card (YellowCard.io) is excited to announce its biggest giveaway ever with “A WHOLE in Your Wallet”. The competition will provide customers with a rare chance to win one Bitcoin (BTC) worth over $23 000 (at the time of publishing). The “A WHOLE in Your Wallet” lucky draw competition will run from 13 February until 26 March, and is open to all customers who buy,…

S&P: Central Asian And Caucasus Currencies Are Unexpected EM Outperfomers

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LONDON (Capital Markets in Africa): Running against the tide, the currencies of Armenia, Georgia, and Tajikistan have been steadily appreciating over the course of 2022. Exchange rates of these currencies are now significantly above their levels prior to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and among the strongest performers across emerging markets so far this year, S&P Global Ratings said in a report (see attached). Central Asian And Caucasus economies have experienced a massive influx of people from Russia, who fled…

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