The 8th Edition of the Connected Banking Summit Southern Africa is set to take place in Johannesburg, South Africa on 24th of May, 2023. The theme of the summit is "Accelerating Digital Inclusion and Sustainable Transformation”. The summit brings together a diverse group of global executives, experts, and leaders to deliberate on creating future-focused banking models. The focus of the conference…
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− The Covid-19 pandemic reshaped global work culture − Multiple markets and companies are considering benefits of a four-day work week − Productivity, worker well-being and resource conservation are all key motivators − Reduced work hours could also help reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality With the Covid-19 pandemic having changed how people learn, shop and…
– Several emerging markets are moving to develop EV production capacity – Thailand and Indonesia have offered a range of incentives to boost the industry –Auto exporters in particular are recognising a need to transition to EVs As demand for environmentally sustainable transport grows, a number of emerging markets are ramping up their efforts to incentivise the sale and production…
En Français – The continent saw growth this year, although its recovery remains fragile – A key issue is low vaccination rates, with much of the region still unvaccinated – The ratification of the African Continental Free Trade Area is set to bolster trade – A positive outcome of the pandemic has been an expansion of 4IR technologies Driven by a combination of higher commodity prices,…
En Français Economic zones in Africa have had a significant impact on trade volumes across the continent, as well as on job creation and foreign direct investment inflows. The African Continental Free Trade Area agreement presents an opportunity to extend the activities of these zones and promote intra-African trade, developing regional value chains and industrial complementarity in the process. This…
– A growing awareness exists among universities of the need to work towards net zero – Two recent net-zero initiatives aim to create a network of climate-focused higher education institutions – Universities can take the lead in terms of best practice and generating research – Examples from around the world show different approaches to championing net zero Higher education institutions…
La pandémie a créé un besoin urgent de plus de capital patient en Afrique. Les gouvernements de tout le continent étant confrontés à des contraintes budgétaires tout en reconnaissant l'importance des investissements dans les infrastructures et les services essentiels, le PE et le VC offrent une voie intéressante pour le soutien financier. La pandémie a également accéléré la numérisation…
En Français With a large youth population and growing network penetration, Africa has demonstrated its ability to innovate and technologically leapfrog mature markets. Multiple data centre clusters have emerged in recent years, including in South Africa, Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria. This report, produced in partnership with the Africa Data Centres Association, focuses on avenues for growth in the…
En Français The African continent accounts for around 6% of global sugar output, half of which is concentrated in COMESA countries – a figure that is set to expand to 8% by 2029. While local production takes place on a relatively small scale, countries in the region are among the world's largest net exporters. Looking ahead, the industry's continued development will be supported by the Africa…
