Africa

Africa

Islamic Finance Can Build Resilience to Climate Change

In arid and semi-arid lands extreme weather manifestations such as droughts caused by prolonged dry spells, among other climate stressors, put ASALs at risk...

Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt Approves Capital Hike

Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt’s (FAIT)(FAITA) extra-ordinary general meeting approved on Saturday the capital hike and amending articles (7) of the bank’s articles of...

ZSE Steps In to Boost Energy Investments

The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) has expressed interest in assisting with viable financing options to potential Independent Power Producers (IPPs) seeking to raise capital...

Green Energy Key to Vision 2030

Promoting and investing in renewable energy could be one of the most effective vehicles to fight against climate change and help Zimbabwe attain its...

SME Funding Remains Elusive

There are roughly 2.5m small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa, according to the latest Finfind study on SME funders and finance seekers....

Morocco Approves Law on Sharia-Compliant Insurance

The upper house of Morocco’s parliament on Tuesday approved a law governing Sharia-compliant insurance, known as Takaful, which professionals expect to give a much-needed...