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Former African Development Bank President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina received Africa's Lifetime Achievement Award, declaring the continent is no longer potential but "investable reality." During his decade of leadership, he grew the bank from $93 billion to $318 billion, benefiting 565 million people.
While global markets react to Middle East tensions, South Africa's gold mining sector is experiencing renewed investor interest. The precious metal's surge offers a potential economic bright spot for thousands of workers in the industry.
Ethiopia is building Africa's largest airport and hydroelectric dam in a $17.5 billion bet that could make it East Africa's biggest economy within years. The country is now growing faster than any major African nation at 7.1 percent annually.
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South Africa just declared the age of austerity over with an $893 billion plan to boost manufacturing, small businesses, and employment programs over the next three years. For the first time in 16 years, the country can borrow money at favorable rates to fuel this ambitious economic turnaround.
Tanzania is transforming from economic recovery to boom with 6% annual growth and major foreign investments totaling over $42 billion. The East African nation is creating jobs, exporting sugar for the first time ever, and proving critics wrong after political challenges.
Ethiopia is set to achieve double-digit economic growth for the first time in nearly a decade, marking a major turnaround for East Africa's second-most populous nation. IMF-backed reforms that freed up foreign exchange and boosted exports are driving the comeback.
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A South African mining company facing extinction transformed itself into a thriving business by diversifying beyond gold. What seemed risky in 2013 turned out to be the move that saved thousands of jobs and delivered 582% returns to investors.