Business

AAMFI appoints Dr. Corneille Karekezi as Chair as the Alliance welcomes new members

2026-03-03T20:02:17+00:00

The Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI) has appointed Dr. Corneille Karekezi as Chair of its Governing Council, succeeding Samaila Zubairu, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), who served as the Alliance’s second Chairperson following its establishment in 2024.

Council’s budget for 2026/27 approved

2026-03-03T19:50:45+00:00

Budget proposals – including extra £130 million for frontline services like cleaner streets, tackling fly-tipping and protecting our libraries – have been approved by full council.

The Ferrero Group announces new governance and leadership roles, reporting into Giovanni Ferrero, President of Ferrero International S.A.

2026-03-03T19:44:22+00:00

Following a review of the business structure over the past months, which culminated in the resolution approved at the Board of Directors' meeting on 11 February 2026, the Ferrero Group announces a new governance designed to further strengthen its competitive position in the sweet-packaged food sector.

Spring Forecast 2026: The right economic plan for Britain

2026-03-03T19:48:00+00:00

The Spring Forecast has shown that the government’s economic plan to cut the cost of living, cut national debt and grow the economy, is the right one.

BRICS+ Series: China just opened its market to Africa

2026-03-02T20:26:21+00:00

This announcement was made on February 14, 2026, in a message from President Xi Jinping to African Union leaders that were gathered in Addis Ababa.

IsDBI secures second USPTO patent for innovative PoU blockchain consensus mechanism

2026-03-02T20:21:14+00:00

The IsDBI (Islamic Development Bank Institute) have just announced that it has been granted Patent No.12,548,031 B2 by the USPTO (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office) on 10 February 2026.

The right economic plan for Britain

2026-03-02T20:12:06+00:00

In her Spring Forecast, the Chancellor will set out how the Government has the right economic plan for Britain, by cutting the cost of living, cutting borrowing and growing the economy to build a strong and secure economy.

Dublin Chamber fully supports provisional application of Mercosur Agreement

2026-03-01T16:36:58+00:00

Dublin Chamber has welcomed today’s announcement by the European Commission to provisionally apply the EU–Mercosur Trade Agreement.

Network International partners with Al Seraj Islamic Bank to drive digital payments, expand market reach and advance financial inclusion in Libya

2026-03-01T16:34:36+00:00

Network International, a leading fintech company in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has signed a processing agreement with Al Seraj Islamic Bank (SIB) to accelerate the bank’s digital transformation and support Libya’s transition toward secure, modern and inclusive financial services.

Caerphilly hosts Lead Worker Regional Conference

2026-02-28T13:11:56+00:00

Welsh Government, in partnership with local authorities across the South East and Central South Wales region, successfully hosted a regional networking and learning event for Lead Workers at Caerphilly Leisure Centre this week.

Johnson Fellows grows facilities management team with new hire

2026-02-28T13:09:39+00:00

Birmingham property consultancy Johnson Fellows has bolstered its facilities management team to support the company’s growing profile of commercial and residential properties.

Scopio Labs achieves EU IVDR certification for AI-powered full-field digital morphology platforms

2026-02-28T13:06:36+00:00

Scopio Labs have just announced that it has achieved IVDR certification from BSI, a major regulatory milestone that clears the path for its AI-driven digital morphology platforms in the European Union.

Africa’s $29.5T mineral wealth poised to boost mining sector jobs

2026-02-24T21:34:11+00:00

Africa’s mining sector maintains its role as a key contributor of employment creation, fuelled by rising global demand for critical minerals.

Birmingham medtech company Eyoto breaks new ground across the pond

2026-02-24T21:31:37+00:00

Birmingham-based medtech company Eyoto is heading Stateside next month, to debut its revolutionary Aetheia technology, the world’s only automated and fully remote, 4K slit lamp.

Grey expands global business banking with new USD-based payment capabilities

2026-02-24T21:26:21+00:00

Grey, a provider of cross-border payments solutions, has expanded its business banking offering to include USD business accounts, bulk payments, and USDC stablecoin support on a single platform.

Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. launches advanced dust collector systems to capture particulate emissions at the source, enhancing safety and compliance

2026-02-24T21:23:28+00:00

Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. (S&SE), a leader in industrial air pollution control solutions, has launched its engineered Dust Collector Systems designed to capture dust, fumes, and fine particulates directly at the source.