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Akinwumi Adesina, the president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), which is hosting the forum said this was “incredible” for a first-time event.
AFRICA INVESTMENT FORUM

African Investment Forum seals 80% of targeted deals

Of the 61 projects discussed at the forum, 45 have been negotiated and closed

  • Tebogo Tshwane
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Xasa further explained that the government needed to find ways to incentivise the private sector into contributing and participating in building infrastructure and development.
AFRICA INVESTMENT FORUM

Sports minister challenges private sector to ‘step up’

The sporting industry makes between $600-billion and $700-billion annually, and the continent will be unable to harness this if it overlooks talent

  • Tebogo Tshwane
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Africa does not lack ideals; it has proclaimed them often and well. What it now requires is discipline, execution and political courage on a continental scale. The most fitting tribute to the founders will not be remembrance. It will be readiness.
AFRICA INVESTMENT FORUM

Multibillion dollar investments to be revealed at Africa Investment Forum

Heads of state from across the continent, senior government officials and investors from across the globe have flocked to the conference

  • Tebogo Tshwane
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President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina. (Reuters)
AFRICA INVESTMENT FORUM

African Investment Forum has 306 pipelined projects worth $208-billion

Investors discussed 60 projects and deals worth $40-billion with the aim of fast-tracking closure and removing policy and regulatory constraints

  • Tebogo Tshwane
2 min read
The investment forum is the first of its kind in Africa and is taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre this week. (Tebogo Tshwane/M&G)
AFRICA INVESTMENT FORUM

SA-Ghana deal the largest at Africa Investment Forum

The investment forum is the first of its kind on the continent

  • Tebogo Tshwane
3 min read