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Too small to be ignored? Not anymore. Why shoring up cyber defenses is crucial for small businesses

March 27, 2025/Mastercard These days, there’s nothing small about small business. The global economy has always stood on the shoulders of small businesses, and the digital revolution is enabling them to grow beyond Main Street into the world marketplace. But a larger digital footprint brings risks as well as opportunities […]

Africa Energy Bank Gears Up for H1 2025 Launch

The Africa Energy Bank is set to address the continent’s energy financing challenges, with strong support from key members including the Republic of Congo, Ghana, Nigeria and Angola March 27, 2025/Energy Capital & Power Ahead of its H1 2025 launch, the Africa Energy Bank – developed jointly by Afreximbank and […]

IMF Establishes Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship and Growth

March 27, 2025/IMF IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva names prominent individuals to serve on a new Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship and Growth. Council members to share their views and experiences on how entrepreneurship and productivity can be promoted by macroeconomic and financial policies. Overall goal is to identify policies that […]