Africa Business Club: Start-Up special
3rd November of 2022
The Hague, Netherlands
During the second edition of the Africa Business Club: Start-Up special, we hear from two entrepreneurs that have successfully engaged in scaling their start-ups. Speakers for this edition are Mr. Mohamed Osman of Uniproducers and Mr. Reinhardt Smit of Closing the Loop.
Facilitating digital connectivity in Africa – A Fireside Chat with African Tech Giants
Wednesday, 9 November 2022
17:30 20:00
Portside
5 Buitengracht Street Cape Town, WC, 8001 South Africa
Africa is developing at a blistering pace. The continent’s demand for data, access to the internet and applications has increased exponentially. The digital transformation that has accelerated over the past few years during the pandemic has proven that Africa is a unique growth market with over 1.2 billion people.
However, large swaths of Africa lack the base layer digital infrastructure to support the demand for data and digital growth. Only 28% of the population have access to the internet. Building access to high-speed digital connectivity will be critical to drive the growth of consumer applications, fintech and business solutions. Undersea cables, towers, fibre and data centres are all needed for businesses and particularly technology companies to tap into the African market.
African Ambassadors’ Dialogue with Business: SADC and ECOWAS regions
Afrika-Verein in cooperation with the Ministry of Economy, Transport, Agriculture and Viniculture of Rhineland- Palatinate and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Rheinhessen (IHK) cordially invite you to the:
African Ambassadors’ Dialogue with Business:
SADC and ECOWAS regions
on November 8th, 2022, 2:00 - 7:00 pm
at IHK Rheinhessen
(Schillerplatz 7, 55116 Mainz)
In the heart of Europe, surrounded by the neighboring countries of France, Luxembourg and Belgium, Rhineland-Palatinate has established itself as an internationally successful, future-oriented business location. The region occupies the top position in the German economy with an export ration of 56 Percent.
This second edition of the African Ambassadors’ dialogue will give participants the opportunity to expand their knowledge on the economic potential of the SADC as well as the ECOWAS region and exchange with their peer business actors and global players as well as the embassies’ representatives, experts of their respective countries.
Business Outlook Nigeria
The German-African Business Association (Afrika-Verein) and Commerzbank AG have the pleasure to invite you to
Business Outlook Nigeria
November 2nd, 2022, 2.00 – 5.00 pm
Commerzbank, Kaiserplatz, Frankfurt am Main
As Nigeria is one of Germany’s most important trading partners in Africa we want to provide you with an update on macroeconomics, a current risk assessment and an outlook on the upcoming presidential elections.
« Interview- conférence » de notre invité d’Honneur: Mr Geoffrey KENT , Consul Honoraire du KENYA à Monaco
Chers Membres , Chers Amis ,
Nous organisons le Jeudi 20 octobre à 11 heures 45 , une « Interview- conférence » de notre invité d’Honneur:
Mr Geoffrey KENT , Consul Honoraire du KENYA à Monaco , qui nous fera part de son expérience de Vie , repris dans son fabuleux Ouvrage « SAFARI »
Supply And Demand? Optimising Labour Mobility Models For The Netherlands And Africa
1 November 2022
The Hague, The Netherlands
As the pilot project MATCH – Hiring African Talents reaches the end of its implementation period, the Dutch team is organising a closing conference to celebrate the project’s accomplishments, disseminate. lessons learned, and foster engagement between various public and private sector actors for the benefit of future initiatives.
Ambassadors’ Dinner 2022
24 November 2022
Wassenaar, The Netherlands
The last time we welcomed African Ambassadors assigned to the Benelux, our members, and the wider network for an afternoon of matchmaking and fine dining was in 2019. We had no idea that for the next two years we would remain connected through virtual means alone.Therefore, with great honour, we are happy to announce that long awaited 11th edition of Ambassadors’ Dinner is returning to its physical form and will take place on the 24th of November at the lavish Kasteel de Wittenburg in Wassenaar. The Ambassadors’ Dinner, like every year, will host the Doing Business in Africa (DBA) Award ceremony during which you will have the opportunity to decide who will be the recipient of the DBA 2022 Award. Join us for an evening of matchmaking, fine dining, and merriment by reserving your seat now!
Circular Economy and Business Opportunities for Companies in Germany/Europe and East/West Africa.
Tuesday, 8 November 2022
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm CET
Online
Afrika-Verein invites you to a webinar on Circular Economy and Business Opportunities for Companies in Germany/Europe and East/West Africa. This online event will take place on November 8th, 2022 from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm CET (via MS TEAMS).
This is a digital matchmaking event by the Business Scouts for Development programme implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and supported by Blackforest Solutions GmbH.
The event aims to connect African companies from Ethiopia, Cameroon, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Côte d'Ivoire that are operating in the circular economy and recycling sectors with German/European companies that are also active in these sectors and are interested in making business contacts in the respected countries.
Absa Africa Financial Markets Index
Thursday, 20 October 2022
09:00- 11:00
The Mayfair Hotel
Stratton StreetLondon, England, W1J 8LTUnited Kingdom
Absa Africa Financial Markets Index has shone a crucial light on the opportunities for investment in the region.
Now returning for its sixth edition, the index is a vital part of policy-makers and market participants’ toolkits and a benchmark for international investors looking to commit to the region. Jeff Gable, Head of Research at Absa, will lead the session.
AfCFTA: The Game Changer for Africa
Wednesday, 28 September 2022
08:00 11:00
South Africa (map)
Google Calendar ICS
The AfCFTA connects 1.3 billion people across 55 countries with a combined gross domestic product valued at $3.4 trillion – representing a connected Africa. Africa needs long-term thinking and greater cooperation – and this is precisely what the AfCTFA represents. Across the world, countries are questioning trade agreements and economic integration. While the world turns in one direction, the African Union is moving in the other by deepening ties across the continent. At the same time, we cannot lose sight of significant challenges of AfCFTA including implementation, equity and infrastructure. Beyond trade, the pact also addresses the movement of people and labour, trade in services, investment, intellectual property rights and competition policy. When African countries trade with themselves they exchange more manufactured and processed goods, have more knowledge transfer, and create more value. Where does local manufacturing fit into the AfCFTA agreement?