(Posted 31st October 2025)
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
Africa Finance Corporation works to tap hundreds of billions of dollars
Devex
The development finance bank just brought on its 46th member state — the Central African Republic — and has tripled investments and boosted profits by 400% since Zubairu took the helm, he said, speaking to us in the content studio of the Pro Lounge at Devex Impact House on the sidelines of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund annual meetings…Read more>>>NBRFA Secures Africell as Official Partner for 2025 Zonal Championship
The Voice Gambia
Devex
The development finance bank just brought on its 46th member state — the Central African Republic — and has tripled investments and boosted profits by 400% since Zubairu took the helm, he said, speaking to us in the content studio of the Pro Lounge at Devex Impact House on the sidelines of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund annual meetings…Read more>>>NBRFA Secures Africell as Official Partner for 2025 Zonal Championship
The Voice Gambia
The Executive Committee of NBRFA described the collaboration as a major boost for grassroots football in the region, highlighting its potential to merge passion, talent, and opportunity on a bigger stage.“This partnership demonstrates a bold commitment to empowering young athletes and elevating regional football to national prominence. With Africell’s support, the 2025 Zonals will be organized to the highest standards of professionalism, fair play, and excitement. Fans can expect thrilling matches, electric atmospheres, and celebrations that unite every host community in the North Bank Region,” NBRFA said in a statement…Read more>>>
U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONS
CSIS Launches Initiative to Strengthen U.S.-Africa Policy Dialogue
CSIS
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) today announced it is launching a peer-to-peer forum that connects African think tanks, academic centers, and research institutions directly with U.S.-based policy conversations. This two-year project builds on the foundations of the Southern Voices Network for Peacebuilding, which started at the Wilson Center in 2011…Read more>>>U.S.-Africa Renewable Energy Policy Alignment
Tech in Africa
The U.S. and Africa are strengthening ties in renewable energy to address shared goals: boosting investments, improving energy access, and supporting economic growth. Africa’s abundant solar, wind, and mineral resources offer massive potential, while U.S. companies bring expertise and funding. Programs like Power Africa have already mobilized $80 billion, adding 14.3 GW of electricity across the continent..Read more>>>
CSIS
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) today announced it is launching a peer-to-peer forum that connects African think tanks, academic centers, and research institutions directly with U.S.-based policy conversations. This two-year project builds on the foundations of the Southern Voices Network for Peacebuilding, which started at the Wilson Center in 2011…Read more>>>U.S.-Africa Renewable Energy Policy Alignment
Tech in Africa
The U.S. and Africa are strengthening ties in renewable energy to address shared goals: boosting investments, improving energy access, and supporting economic growth. Africa’s abundant solar, wind, and mineral resources offer massive potential, while U.S. companies bring expertise and funding. Programs like Power Africa have already mobilized $80 billion, adding 14.3 GW of electricity across the continent..Read more>>>
African Public Health Conference Calls for ‘Health Sovereignty’ and Prioritizing Primary Care Ahead of G20
Health Policy Watch
The “Durban Promise”, the ambitious outcome document of the Conference of Public Health In Africa 2025 (CPHIA) will be on the menu when world leaders meet to chew the fat at the Group of 20 (G20) summit in Johannesburg 22-23 November….Read more>>Africa CDC’s vision for AI-driven primary health care and self-reliance
News Medical Life Sciences
As African countries work to strengthen their health systems after years of donor dependence, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is placing renewed emphasis on primary health care and digital innovation…Read more>>
Health Policy Watch
The “Durban Promise”, the ambitious outcome document of the Conference of Public Health In Africa 2025 (CPHIA) will be on the menu when world leaders meet to chew the fat at the Group of 20 (G20) summit in Johannesburg 22-23 November….Read more>>Africa CDC’s vision for AI-driven primary health care and self-reliance
News Medical Life Sciences
As African countries work to strengthen their health systems after years of donor dependence, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is placing renewed emphasis on primary health care and digital innovation…Read more>>
INFRASTRUCTURE
Luanda Financing Summit for Africa’s Infrastructure Development
Africa Union
The Luanda Financing Summit for Africa’s Infrastructure Development is a premier gathering hosted under the patronage of H.E. President João Lourenço of Angola, in collaboration with the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) and the African Union Commission (AUC). Scheduled for 28–31 October 2025 at the Marginal de Luanda (next to the Port of Luanda), Luanda, Angola, the summit aims to mobilize capital and accelerate progress on strategic infrastructure projects across Africa…Read more>>African leaders push domestic funds to close infrastructure gap
APA News
African heads of state and senior officials convened in Luanda for the 3rd Summit on Financing Infrastructure in Africa, calling for a radical increase in the mobilization of African resources to close the infrastructure investment gap, which is estimated to exceed $100 billion annually…Read more>>>
Africa Union
The Luanda Financing Summit for Africa’s Infrastructure Development is a premier gathering hosted under the patronage of H.E. President João Lourenço of Angola, in collaboration with the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) and the African Union Commission (AUC). Scheduled for 28–31 October 2025 at the Marginal de Luanda (next to the Port of Luanda), Luanda, Angola, the summit aims to mobilize capital and accelerate progress on strategic infrastructure projects across Africa…Read more>>African leaders push domestic funds to close infrastructure gap
APA News
African heads of state and senior officials convened in Luanda for the 3rd Summit on Financing Infrastructure in Africa, calling for a radical increase in the mobilization of African resources to close the infrastructure investment gap, which is estimated to exceed $100 billion annually…Read more>>>
ENERGY
Africa’s energy giant expands $560m investment to tackle imports, deforestation in Rwanda
Business Insider Africa
The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Tierney, said the first phase of the project, valued at just over $360 million, is nearing completion, with all lake sites and onshore facilities already in place and offshore works now underway…Read more>>>Procurement of Mauritania’s first utility-scale battery plant goes ahead
Africa Energy
Funding has been allocated for the first utility-scale, grid-connected battery energy storage system in Mauritania, which is expected to play an important stabilising grid role. Meanwhile, Go Gas is moving forward with an integrated upstream and combined cycle gas turbine plant development…Read more>>
Business Insider Africa
The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Tierney, said the first phase of the project, valued at just over $360 million, is nearing completion, with all lake sites and onshore facilities already in place and offshore works now underway…Read more>>>Procurement of Mauritania’s first utility-scale battery plant goes ahead
Africa Energy
Funding has been allocated for the first utility-scale, grid-connected battery energy storage system in Mauritania, which is expected to play an important stabilising grid role. Meanwhile, Go Gas is moving forward with an integrated upstream and combined cycle gas turbine plant development…Read more>>
AGRIBUSINESS
GAFSP, AfDB Launch $200M Facility to Boost Food Security and Agribusiness Finance in Africa
Devdiscourse
The Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) has announced a landmark partnership with the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), marking the first allocation from GAFSP’s new Business Investment Financing Track — a private sector financing window launched in 2024 to catalyze investment across Africa’s agricultural value chains. The allocation provides $14 million in de-risking and grant capital, designed to unlock up to $200 million in private-sector financing aimed at improving food security and resilience in low-income African countries..Read more>>
Devdiscourse
The Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) has announced a landmark partnership with the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), marking the first allocation from GAFSP’s new Business Investment Financing Track — a private sector financing window launched in 2024 to catalyze investment across Africa’s agricultural value chains. The allocation provides $14 million in de-risking and grant capital, designed to unlock up to $200 million in private-sector financing aimed at improving food security and resilience in low-income African countries..Read more>>
ICT
Mitsubishi expands hvac presence in Africa
African Review
By strengthening its partnership with Intramech, known for its strong sales, service, and engineering expertise in southern Africa, Mitsubishi Electric aims to expand both companies’ technical capabilities while enhancing its one-stop service offerings for applied HVAC and IT cooling systems...Read more>>Namibia’s ICT Ministry and World Bank Collaborate to Advance National Digital Strategy
Tech Africa news
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) of Namibia held a consultative meeting with representatives from the World Bank to explore potential support for implementing the country’s National Digital Strategy...Read more>>
African Review
By strengthening its partnership with Intramech, known for its strong sales, service, and engineering expertise in southern Africa, Mitsubishi Electric aims to expand both companies’ technical capabilities while enhancing its one-stop service offerings for applied HVAC and IT cooling systems...Read more>>Namibia’s ICT Ministry and World Bank Collaborate to Advance National Digital Strategy
Tech Africa news
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) of Namibia held a consultative meeting with representatives from the World Bank to explore potential support for implementing the country’s National Digital Strategy...Read more>>
FINANCE
JPMorgan becomes first US bank to resume dollar clearing in Angola
Africa Business Insider
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is returning to Angola’s financial system, becoming the first U.S. bank to resume dollar clearing services in the country after years of compliance concerns…Read more>>
Africa Business Insider
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is returning to Angola’s financial system, becoming the first U.S. bank to resume dollar clearing services in the country after years of compliance concerns…Read more>>
