African markets and business updates

China built organisational structures that coordinate millions of farmers and link them to markets, processing and export demand.

Technology, infrastructure and demographics are converging to position Africa as one of the world's most compelling long-term growth markets

The Ubuntuverse Institute ( https://Ubuntuversal.org/ ) today released The 3 Trillion Corporate Advocacy PlayBook: Africa’s 10× CAMPs Accelerating Just Clean Energy’s Green Industrialisation, a field-defining framework charting how corporate actors can unlock the continent’s $3 trillion clean energy opportunity. Drawing on evidence from the IEA, IRENA, the African Development Bank, the African Union and BloombergNEF, the PlayBook identifies a $2.25 trillion private investment gap that, if closed…

Vuka Group’s Mining Review Africa ( https://WeAreVUKA.com/ ) recent webinar on workforce development in the mining sector is now available to watch on demand for free. Titled Learning curves: Addressing the skills shortage in African mining , the webinar brought together leaders from industry and academia to discuss the growing skills gap facing Africa’s mining sector and the practical steps needed to prepare a future-ready workforce. As mining operations continue to evolve through digitalisation…

Merck Foundation ( www.Merck-Foundation.com ), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks World Art Day 2026 through their Pan-African “Art and Fashion with Purpose” community , established by Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation . On this occasion, the Merck Foundation also proudly celebrates the 6-year anniversary of this impactful community, which continues to harness the power of art and fashion to address critical health and social issues in Africa and beyond. Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej (Ret.)…

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) ( www.AfricaFC.org ), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, today announced that its Board has approved a commitment of up to US$100 million to invest in Africa-focused technology fund managers. The launch comes at a pivotal moment for Africa. The continent’s digital economy is projected to contribute over US$700 billion to GDP by 2050, driven by a fast-growing, digitally connected population and accelerating enterprise adoption of technology…

The World Health Organisation has declared the Ebola outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda "a public health emergency of international concern". The WHO said that as of 16 May, eight laboratory-confirmed cases, 246 suspected cases and 80 suspected deaths have been reported in Ituri Province of the DRC across at least three health zones, including Bunia, Rwampara and Mongbwalu…

Fake drugs, fraudulent alcohol and even counterfeit bottled water are among the dubious goods behind a public health crisis in Nigeria.

Standard Bank has provided Valterra Platinum with a R2.5bn bridge-to-bond facility and jointly arranged its inaugural R2bn bond issuance, marking a major milestone for the newly demerged platinum producer as it enters South Africa's corporate debt market.

Ecobank Group has unveiled a US$3bn trade finance commitment aimed at accelerating intra-African and global trade, strengthening value chains and supporting industrialisation across the continent through partnerships with development finance institutions and its Paris banking hub.