Insights

Insights shaping Africa’s economic agenda

 

The AFRICA CEO FORUM brings you the best in expert opinion, updates and analysis of Africa’s economic transformation and the essential role of the continent’s private sector. Leading CEOs, heads of financial institutions and top consultants share their expertise gained through on-the-ground experience, to unleash Africa’s potential. From the impact of the digital revolution to the implementation of corporate governance; boosting renewable energy, African finance new development trajectories, education and infrastructure to women’s leadership.

20 Dec 2023 / Article

Conversation with Wendy Cupido, General Manager, South Africa and Sub Region, Roche

Africa CEO Forum: How does prioritizing women's health contribute to…

26 Jun 2023 / Article

Building a green digital industry in Africa

Tonny Bao, Vice-President Huawei Today, in the light of the…

01 Mar 2023 /

Interview with the Prime Minister of Cameroon, Joseph Dion Ngute

Invest in Cameroon: “Cameroon has very good opportunities for foreign…

01 Mar 2023 /

The AFRICA CEO FORUM organized in partnership with Ecobank the digital event "Invest In Cameroon"

Cameroon is “a country with immense potential” where opportunities abound…

21 Dec 2022 / Article

Beyond awareness and into action

SDGs, ESGs, CSR, environmental responsibility, gender equality… A company’s reputation…

21 Dec 2022 / Article

We champion inclusion and diversity across our business, at every level, everywhere.

    INTERVIEW WITH WINTANA SHIMELIS-POUJADE   Q: What is…

13 Oct 2022 / Report

6 Recommendations to transform urban mobility and build tomorrow's African cities

Urban transport in Africa : Building Sustainable cities for the future…

30 Aug 2022 / Report

Six Key Recommendations on Climate Finance for African Growth

  How can climate finance expand universal access to electricity…

05 Jul 2022 / Article

Integrated logistics will be the key enabler for Africa’s free trade ambition

05 Jul 2022 / Report

Africa CEO Survey 2022: “CEOs ready to face up to crises”

    For the third year in a row, The…

21 Jun 2022 / Communique

Hassanein Hiridjee, Chari, Afreximbank, Orange, DPI: The AFRICA CEO FORUM AWARDS 2022 rewarded the champions of African growth

Each year, the AFRICA CEO FORUM AWARDS recognize leaders, companies…

20 Jun 2022 / Article

How can we unlock the potential of Africa’s pharmaceutical industry?

  After the unprecedented Covid-19 global health crisis, Africa needs…

20 Jun 2022 / Article

“We are ready to invest in 7 or 8 ports in Africa”

Soren Toft, CEO of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company After his…

20 Jun 2022 / Article

COP27: “No room for useless promises”

  Mahmoud Mohieldin, UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for Egypt,…

20 Jun 2022 / Article

Africa is on the move!

With high-level discussions, solid commitments, new agreements, enthusiasm and optimism,…

20 Jun 2022 / Article

“Food insecurity in Africa existed long before the war in Ukraine”

Macky Sall, President of the Republic of Senegal On 14…

15 Jun 2022 / Article

Can technology solve financial inclusion issues in Africa?

  A panel on the financial sector featuring Her Majesty…

15 Jun 2022 / Article

Infrastructures : Le secteur privé doit s’impliquer en devises locales

  L’Afrique est en plein chantier, avec une participation financière…

15 Jun 2022 / Article

“Amplify Africa’s voice and deal with the adverse effects caused by other countries”

To fight climate change, western countries must make good on…

15 Jun 2022 / Article

How can Africa be more economically independent?

  The 8th staging of the AFRICA CEO FORUM, which…

15 Jun 2022 / Article

We’re back!

29 May 2022 / Article

Economic sovereignty, green growth and industrial transformation: new paths to African prosperity

  Successive crises over the past two years have triggered…

24 Mar 2022 / Interview

“We want to connect Francophone countries”

Weathering the Storm  Bamba Lô, CEO, Paps    It was…

24 Mar 2022 / Article

Sertem: Bringing youthful ideas to upper management

In 2019, Marième Ngom joined her brother Taslim at Senegalese…

24 Mar 2022 / Interview

YouTube music head: Africa’s creative sectors at the forefront of breaking gender barriers

16 Feb 2022 / Article

Crypto lending finding a foothold in Africa

Crypto-based lending, mostly in the form of micro-loans, is an…

16 Feb 2022 / Article

Renewable energy or gas - Which is a sounder investment for Africa’s banks?

AFIS Insights – project finance Even if fossil fuels account…

11 Jan 2022 / Interview

“The pandemic has generated more optimism in decentralisation and regional self-sufficiency"

Weathering the storm  Ikenna Nzewi, CEO & co-founder, Releaf  Ikenna Nzewi has the smile of someone who…

07 Jan 2022 / Article

Mbokodo: putting women first in South African construction

South African construction firm Mbokodo, founded by female leader Thandeka…

07 Jan 2022 / Article

Gender diversity in business requires strong commitment from CEOs

    Lamia Merzouki, Vice Chairperson of Women Working for Change…

04 Jan 2022 / Article

More competitive agribusiness requires better financing 

Despite its immense potential, the agricultural industry in Africa is…

04 Jan 2022 / Article

How to accelerate AI adoption among African companies?  

During a digital event on December 2, 2021, organized by…