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28th Connected Banking Summit – Southern Africa Concludes in Johannesburg, Advancing Intelligent Banking, Security and Digital Modernisation

Johannesburg, South Africa | 14 October 2026 – The 28th Connected Banking Summit – Southern Africa | Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026 concluded on 14 October at the NH Johannesburg Sandton. Senior leaders from banking, financial services, technology, cybersecurity, data and digital finance gathered to examine how Southern African institutions can advance intelligent banking, strengthen security and modernise their enterprises. Organised by the International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA), the summit was held under the…

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

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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…

Powering Africa’s Industrialisation Through Energy and Infrastructure Development

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Cape Town, South Africa – 00 January 2026: Africa’s ambition to industrialise, create jobs and build resilient economies lies firmly in its ability to deliver reliable, affordable and scalable energy infrastructure. Without dependable power and modern infrastructure networks, manufacturing, mining, agro-processing and value-added industries cannot grow at the pace required to meet the continent’s development goals. As African economies seek to move beyond resource extraction towards industrial production and beneficiation, the importance of integrated energy and…

AFSIC connections unlocked key funding for the Africa College Foundation to provide education for youth in Africa

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AFSIC – Investing in Africa PRESS RELEASE Contact Information: Olivia Attenborough, Head of Digital Strategy, olivia Release Date: 20 May 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AFSIC connections unlocked key funding for the Africa College Foundation to provide education for youth in Africa Africa College Foundation (ACF) is empowering African youth for a brighter future. A UK-based charity, headquartered in South Africa, ACF advocates that education has the power to transform individual lives and safeguard our collective…

Shaping the Future of Banking in Southern Africa: Innovation, Connectivity, and Financial Resilience

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Johannesburg, South Africa — The 21st Edition Connected Banking Summit Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025 – Southern Africa will take place on July 23, 2025, in Johannesburg, uniting stakeholders from the banking, financial services, and fintech sectors to reimagine the future of finance in Southern Africa. With the theme “Shaping the Future of Banking in Southern Africa: Innovation, Connectivity, and Financial Resilience,” this summit will address the region’s rapid digital transformation and focus on the…

PRESS RELEASE: AFSIC – Investing in Africa

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AFSIC – Investing in Africa is the leading Africa focused investment conference and is held annually in London. AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2025 will take place on 14 – 15th October 2025 at Park Plaza Westminster. At the heart of AFSIC is dialogue focusing on nurturing investment and collaboration across the investment value chain and driving sustainable growth in Africa. AFSIC has this week launched its Agenda at a Glance and Speaker Submission process…

Africa: Attempting to re-join the club

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Author’s note: Not all African countries have been able to take advantage of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) – a programme granting duty-free access to the world’s largest consumer market, the US. The programme has seen some criticism, ranging from the perceived lack of reciprocity from African nations to the US’ unilateral suspension of African countries, and the uncertainty this creates when making long-term investment decisions. However, at least one country, Cameroon, thinks…

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