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James A. Abi

James A. Abi Journalist

@Jamesabi

James Abi is a journalist, media entrepreneur and founder of Africa Pro 24 Media, an African-focused digital newsroom committed to telling stories that matter to the continent and its people.

His journalism focuses on African politics, business, development, education, entrepreneurship, innovation and the social and economic issues shaping communities across Africa. He is particularly interested in stories that go beyond headlines to examine the people, policies and forces driving change across the continent.

Through Africa Pro 24 Media, James is building a platform that gives African journalists and voices greater space to report on Africa from African perspectives, while producing credible, accessible and impactful journalism for audiences in Africa and around the world.

He is passionate about strengthening African journalism, supporting emerging journalists and using digital media to contribute to a better-informed, development-ready Africa.

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Articles by James A. Abi

CCG's Founders Fund Africa Opens Applications for Creative Economy Accelerator The Next 54

CCG's Founders Fund Africa Opens Applications for Creative Economy Accelerator

Chocolate City Group's Founders Fund Africa has officially opened applications for its inaugural Creative Economy Accelerator Programme, inviting ambitious founders building innovative startups across Music, Film & Media, Design and Creative Tech to apply for funding, mentorship, strategic partnerships and investor readiness support.

Jul 22, 2026 516
Catalyst Fund Secures $30 Million to Back Africa's Climate Tech Startups Entrepreneurship

Catalyst Fund Secures $30 Million to Back Africa's Climate Tech Startups

Catalyst Fund, a pan-African climate-focused venture capital firm, has completed the second close of its debut fund, bringing total commitments to $30 million as it advances toward a $40 million target.

Jul 22, 2026 188
South Africa's Inflation Jumps to 5% in June, Driven by Fuel and Transport Costs Economy

South Africa's Inflation Jumps to 5% in June, Driven by Fuel and Transport Costs

Annual consumer inflation in South Africa surged to 5.0% in June 2026, up from 4.5% in May, marking the highest reading since June 2024, according to new data from Statistics South Africa.

Jul 22, 2026 275
Africa's Next Unicorns Will Come from Financial Inclusion and Creative Economy — Investors Entrepreneurship

Africa's Next Unicorns Will Come from Financial Inclusion and Creative Economy — Investors

Africa's next generation of billion-dollar companies is likely to emerge from financial inclusion, the creative economy, sports and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to investors and business leaders who spoke at the latest edition of the UBA Business Series.

Jul 21, 2026 163
Google Exceeds $1 Billion Africa Investment Target, Launches AI Lab in Ghana Digital Transformation

Google Exceeds $1 Billion Africa Investment Target, Launches AI Lab in Ghana

Google has exceeded its five-year target to invest $1 billion in Africa, the company announced at the first Africa Cloud Summit in Johannesburg, unveiling a package of new infrastructure and artificial intelligence initiatives to accelerate the continent's digital transformation.

Jul 21, 2026 1,113
Nigeria Crosses $250m Startup Funding Mark for First Time Since 2022 Entrepreneurship

Nigeria Crosses $250m Startup Funding Mark for First Time Since 2022

Nigeria has regained its position as one of Africa's leading destinations for startup investment after attracting $254 million in funding during the first half of 2026, the country's strongest fundraising performance in almost four years, according to new data from Africa: The Big Deal.

Jul 21, 2026 233
South Africa and World Bank Sign $1.5 Billion Development Policy Loan Business

South Africa and World Bank Sign $1.5 Billion Development Policy Loan

The Government of South Africa and the World Bank have signed a US$1.5 billion Development Policy Loan Agreement aimed at supporting South Africa's efforts to achieve inclusive growth by tackling infrastructure constraints, the primary barrier to job creation.

Jul 21, 2026 180
SEZ Programme Attracts R31.7 Billion in Investment, Creates 28,000+ Jobs Business

SEZ Programme Attracts R31.7 Billion in Investment, Creates 28,000+ Jobs

South Africa's Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have attracted a combined R31.7 billion in investment and created 28,821 direct jobs, underscoring their growing role as engines of industrialisation, investment and employment.

Jul 21, 2026 205
Angola Secures $900 Million Chinese-Backed Port Investment Business

Angola Secures $900 Million Chinese-Backed Port Investment

Angola has become the latest African country to secure a major Chinese-backed infrastructure investment, with Huatong Angola Industry committing $900 million to develop and operate the Barra do Dande Port Terminal in the northern province of Bengo.

Jul 21, 2026 269
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