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Counder Conference 2026 Unveils African Themes & Attendees Following South Africa’s G20 Presidency
Building on the momentum from its recently announced return to Cape Town, Counder Conference 2026 has revealed key Africa-focused themes for its flagship gathering from 27-29 January 2026. The event is timed to follow South Africa’s 2025 G20 presidency and placed to showcase the continent’s rising geo-political importance to international leaders. As previou
Driving a Sustainable Future – Time to Prioritise Adaptation and Resilience as We Address an Evolving Global Climate
In recent times we have seen a significant increase in natural hazards and volatility in weather patterns that has impacted different parts of the world. We in Africa have not been immune to the adverse impacts of a changing climate. Entering the second half of the year offers a good opportunity to reflect on our […]
How Islamic Finance is Enabling Access to Capital in African Markets
A few years ago, a major family-owned enterprise in South Africa’s consumer goods sector began a phased transition towards Islamic aligned financing. This strategic decision grounded not in cost, but in conviction signalled to financial institutions that all future lending would need to comply with Islamic values giving them time to develop suitable products
Leading Together: Industry Collaboration Shaping South Africa’s Retirement Future
A financially secure tomorrow demands bold leadership today. How do we, as leaders, collaborate to shape a more inclusive, resilient, and prosperous South Africa? This was the central question at the 2025 Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum, hosted recently in Johannesburg. The day’s discussions underscored that South Africa’s future prosperity depends on the a
Accelerating Nigeria’s energy transition through strategic finance for transformative growth
Nigeria is on the cusp of an energy awakening, one that holds immense potential to catalyse transformative growth and redefine the nation’s economic trajectory. With a population exceeding 200 million and an economy projected to rank among the world’s largest by 2050, Nigeria is uniquely positioned to sidestep the inefficiencies of legacy energy infrastructu
Unleashing Nigeria’s Economic Potential Through Strategic Capital Formation
In every conversation about Nigeria’s economic outlook, one word continues to echo: potential. For decades, we’ve spoken of Nigeria as the “sleeping giant” of Africa, brimming with talent, resources, and ambition. But if potential alone could drive progress, Nigeria would already be a global economic force. What remains missing is the catalyst: strategic cap