Africa: Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs in African Markets – Wcw Country Forums Make Their Mark

Africa: Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs in African Markets – Wcw Country Forums Make Their Mark

At the WCW country forums, 700 participants were celebrated for their growth, resilience, and business transformation. The events also convened a diverse array of stakeholders–policymakers, private-sector partners, financiers, market enablers, coaches, mentors, and ecosystem builders–creating a vibrant platform for dialogue, collaboration, and strategic action. Each forum was tailored to the local context while remaining aligned…

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Africa: Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs in African Markets – Wcw Country Forums Make Their Mark

Africa: Robust Policies for Better Public Services in Africa – the 2025 Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (Cpia) Report in 6 Charts

Since 2006, The World Bank’s annual Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) Report has been a guide for countries, policymakers, and investors, identifying key trends and best practices that support effective public service delivery and foster a more resilient and prosperous future for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The CPIA is an annual diagnostic tool for SSA…

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Africa: Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs in African Markets – Wcw Country Forums Make Their Mark

Africa: World Bank Country Manager Hails Liberia’s First Certified Public Sector Accountants Graduation As Landmark for Africa

Monrovia — The World Bank’s Country Manager for Liberia, Georgia Wallen, has praised Liberia’s historic graduation of its first cohort of Certified Professional Public Sector Accountants (PPSAs), describing it as a landmark achievement not just for the country, but for the entire African continent. Speaking at the inaugural graduation ceremony hosted by the Liberia Institute…

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PayU GPO names new country manager for SA

PayU GPO names new country manager for SA

Ryan Engel, SA country manager, PayU GPO. Naspers-owned fintech firm PayU Global Payments Organisation (GPO) has appointed Ryan Engel as country manager for its South Africa operations. In addition, the online payment service provider unveiled account-to-account (A2A) payments in Nigeria, amid a rise in alternative payment methods across the region. In a statement, PayU GPO…

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