Tag Archives: Africa

9 African companies shine in Forbes’ most valuable rankings (BI)

The annual ranking, compiled by Forbes Middle East, evaluates listed companies across 12 stock exchanges in 11 countries using market capitalisation data as of 31 January 2026. The top 100 firms are collectively valued at $3.7 trillion, accounting for roughly 86% of the region’s total market capitalisation of $4.3 trillion. Morocco placed fourth by number […]
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The Real Opportunity In Africa Is Not AI: It’s Coordination(Forbes)

Only a few technological advancements have garnered the kind of coverage artificial intelligence (AI) has received recently. Strip away the hype, however, and the impact is still tangible. According to a study by Harvard Business School and BCG, consultants finish work 25% quicker, with 40% higher quality, when they use AI—an indication of micro-level productivity. Large corporations […]
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Tech-Forward Africa: RealPay’s Role in Digitising the Continent (BT)

Africa’s vibrant economies are increasingly driven by technology, reshaping how businesses operate, consumers spend, and communities connect. At the forefront of this movement is RealPay, a FinTech innovator dedicated to transforming financial inclusion and digital commerce across the continent. As technology continues to shape how people live and work, we ensure that digital transformation is […]
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South Africa leads as 17 African companies make Forbes list of world’s largest firms (BI)

For the 23rd consecutive year, Forbes has released its Global 2000 ranking, highlighting the world’s largest and most influential publicly traded companies, with South Africa accounting for the majority of Africa’s entries.Forbes released its 23rd Global 2000 ranking of the world’s largest publicly traded companies in 2025. A total of 17 African companies are on […]
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New GIBS Research:The influence of institutional logics on vaccine development, production and distribution in Africa By Richard Chawana, Anastacia Mamabolo and Evangelos Apostoleris

Africa has the most deaths from infections yet lacks adequate capacity to engage in vaccine development, production and distribution, the cornerstone of efficiently managing and eliminating several infectious diseases. Research has scarcely explored the role of institutional logics in vaccine development, production and distribution, collectively known as end-to-end vaccine manufacturing. This study aims to explore […]
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The future of international economic institutions is up for grabs (FT)

The demographic balance of the world economy is shifting. And yet it will barely trouble the headlines because Africa’s economies are so poor. What they lack are well-functioning institutions, capital, and technology. According to World Bank estimates, the capital per worker in low-income countries — predominantly in Africa — is just $5,000 a head, one-fifth […]
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Bridging the digital skills gap(Moneyweb)

AI could contribute up to $30 billion to Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy by 2030, according to Google’s Digital Opportunity of Africa report. This is a remarkable prospect for a continent still navigating its digital transformation – a crucial shift toward achieving rapid economic growth. However, the growing gap in digital skills hinders our progress, particularly as […]
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Namibia seeks to double GDP growth from oil and gas finds (FT)

Namibia could double its annual GDP growth to 8 per cent within a decade and reduce its dependence on diamonds because of new offshore oil and gas finds, according to the southern African country’s mining and energy minister Tom Alweendo. Click here to read the full article

African countries shouldn’t have to borrow money to fix climate damage they never caused – economist (Theconversation)

At COP29, African negotiators will undoubtedly focus on reducing dependence on debt, and improving access to finance. I’m an economist specializing in climate change and governance, with a long background at the United Nations and the African Union. Without robust commitments from public financial institutions, Africa will continue to face the dual crises of climate […]
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On the payments ecosystem and Africa: ‘That’s disruption, that’s power, that’s inclusion’ (Forbes-Africa)

With Mastercard for almost a quarter of a century now, is well-versed with the digital payments and financial services landscape. As the president of global enterprise growth, he divides his time between Dubai and London. Here, he imparts some of the learnings from his vast stints in the African continent, and what he thinks the […]
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