Africa's growth potential was a recurring theme at iFX Expo International 2026, with brokers, payment service providers and fintech companies increasingly looking to the continent as a strategic expansion market. Businesses operating across multiple regions increasingly require solutions that can support local collections, cross-border payouts and settlements through a single platform. This was a recurring theme at iFX Expo International 2026 in Cyprus, where brokers, payment

Samed Ağırbaş, President of the Zero Waste Foundation (https://Sifiratikvakfi.org) and COP31 High-Level Climate Champion, held a series of meetings in Addis Ababa on 16 June, as part of efforts to strengthen climate cooperation between Türkiye, Ethiopia and African institutions. The discussions focused on Türkiye’s preparations for COP31, the global reach of the Zero Waste Movement, circular economy-based climate action and Africa’s sustainable development priorities. The vis

Global multi-asset broker JustMarkets (https://JustMarkets.com/) has launched its Web Terminal, a browser-based trading platform that enables clients to access their MT5 accounts directly through a web browser without downloading or installing additional software. The terminal is available to clients across all countries where the broker operates. The Web Terminal was introduced following a preparation period that included technical optimization and user testing aimed at impr

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has inaugurated the Tamchy Special Financial Investment Territory (SFIT) (www.TamchySFIT.com), a new international jurisdiction on the shores of alpine Lake Issyk-Kul. The first residents of Tamchy, who joined during the launch ceremony, were companies from South Korea, the UAE, Hong Kong, Switzerland and Kazakhstan. Twenty companies from across the globe are in the process of establishing residency at Tamchy SFIT. The cere

Tshandu Ramusetheli, CEO Maia Capital Partners. Maia Capital Partners (“www.MaiaCapital.co.za”) announced that they have provided R150-million mezzanine debt funding to the Nesa Power group (“Nesa”) a South African commercial and industrial ("C&I") renewable energy group delivering integrated solar, storage and energy solutions under long-term Power Purchase Agreements ("PPAs"). The mezzanine debt funding will be used by Nesa as growth capital to fund the acquisition of solar

The fourth edition of the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition (NOGC) returns to Windhoek from 18-20 August 2026 with an expanded programme focused on collaboration, local opportunity and Namibia’s evolving energy sector. Hosted by the Economic Association of Namibia (EAN), in partnership with the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) and the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF), with strategic partners National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR)

From left to right: Ugo Umeseaka COO, RedTech Limited, Osa Igiehon, Chief Executive Officer, Heirs Energies and Fidelis Akpoghiran, Senior Vice President, Business Transformation & Innovation, during the commissioning of the Integrated Operations Monitoring Centre (IOMC) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The Heirs Energies OML 17 Joint Venture, in collaboration with Redtech, has commissioned its Integrated Operations Monitoring Centre (IOMC), a next-generation digital operation

Faced with a major paradox representing nearly 19% of the world's population while accounting for less than 1% of global insurance premiums African insurance stakeholders are mobilizing. From July 6 to 8, 2026, the Federation of African National Insurance Companies (FANAF) will organize the General Assembly on Insurance for All at the Sofitel Hotel in Cotonou, Benin, a major pan-African gathering dedicated to inclusive insurance. The event will bring together nearly 400 Afric

JustMarkets, one of the leading international brokerages, has announced the upcoming launch of trading in SpaceX (SPCX) CFD shares (https://JustMarkets.com). Starting 17 June 2026, traders will be able to take positions on one of the most closely watched private aerospace companies through the JustMarkets trading platform. SpaceX IPO is seen by many experts as a landmark moment in global financial markets. With SpaceX being one of the leading private enterprises in the aerosp

Emirates (www.Emirates.com) has become the first airline in the world to offer Comprehensive Travel Cover, an industry-first travel insurance product that handles it all, including medical cover for conflict-related incidents, backed by airline-managed hotel accommodation and extended-stay support across a range of disruption scenarios. When itineraries include connecting on other airlines or Emirates services are unavailable, Emirates will also rebook disrupted customers to

To accelerate the global expansion of Taiwan’s health and wellness industries and deepen international collaboration, the International Trade Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs, TITA, has once again commissioned the Taiwan External Trade Development Council, TAITRA, to organize the “Go Healthy with Taiwan 2026” Global Proposal Campaign. Under this year’s theme, “Designing Healthier Futures Together,” the initiative invites government agencies, legal entities, enterp

enza (www.enzaGroup.Global) is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a Payment Service Provider Enhanced licence by the Central Bank of Ghana. The award of the PSP Enhanced licence marks an important milestone for enza, Ghana's financial services sector and the continued development of regulated digital payments infrastructure across Africa. The Bank of Ghana's licensing and oversight framework has been developed to support a safe, efficient and innovative payments e

As African trading platforms expand across multiple markets, payment infrastructure has become the limiting factor in their growth. Across the continent, many financial services businesses still struggle to collect funds locally, convert currencies across markets and settle globally through a single, connected system. The result is fragmented payment operations that are often costly, slow, and difficult to scale. This challenge was a central theme at Trading Festival Africa (

PayAngel (https://PayAngel.com), a cross-border payments platform built by migrants and shaped by a lived understanding of the migrant journey, today announced an expanded collaboration with Visa, a world leader in digital payments. Leveraging Currencycloud, a Visa Direct solution, PayAngel will strengthen its multicurrency account and international payout capabilities. The collaboration enables PayAngel to support faster, more efficient cross border payouts across multiple c

Qrent Managing Executive Kwirirai Rukowo. Qrent (www.Qrent.co.za), a provider of IT asset management and sustainable refurbished technology solutions, says organisations that continue delaying technology refresh cycles in an effort to protect budgets may be exposing themselves to greater operational and continuity risk. The warning comes as global hardware costs continue to rise amid ongoing supply chain disruption and increased demand for AI infrastructure. According to Gart

The Breaking Down Borders Africa Tour kicks off with a slate of 10 new African countries, almost a decade after the tour’s acclaimed first outing, with acclaimed poet Botlhale Boikanyo become the programme’s face. Boikanyo made history as the only poet to win South Africa’s Got Talent. Since her win Botlhale, has established herself as a national treasure with leading roles on shows including e.tv’s ‘Scandal’ and award-winning films ‘The Deal’ and ‘What About the Boys’ in a r

Minor Hotels is proud to announce a new partnership with Saving the Wild, a groundbreaking Africa-based conservation charity, with the launch of three ‘Saving the Wild’ wines which will be served in several Minor Hotel properties in Africa. The wines are produced by Hoopenburg Wine Estate, an award-winning wine farm, and feature a fine art label highlighting the need to protect three key species targeted for illegal poaching. The conservation collection includes a Cabernet/M

Yolande Schoültz, founder of YSchoültz Attorney. South Africa's government has put payroll fraud in its crosshairs. In its latest Budget Review document, the National Treasury prioritises digital payroll systems for state entities, combatting what some outlets have reported as over R4-billion in annual losses through fraudulent payroll payments. This problem is not limited to the public sector. The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals estimates that South African busi

The AI Skills and Compute Africa Foundation (AISCA Foundation) (https://AISCAfrica.org) officially launches in Kigali to dismantle the barriers to AI innovation, strengthening Africa’s artificial intelligence ecosystem. Through this initiative, AISCA Foundation aims to provide equitable access to compute, skills development, research support and community building. Backed by seed funding from founding technology partner Cassava Technologies, AISCA Foundation is bridging the "

Thuto Motsie CA (SA), the CEO of Thamani. Spend enough time around CEOs and founders, and a pattern emerges. No matter the industry, whether professional services, property, manufacturing or retail, the same question surfaces, often framed differently: “How are we really doing?” It is usually asked in a boardroom. Sometimes over coffee. Occasionally in moments of quiet concern when something just does not feel right. The uncomfortable truth is this: your business has already