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MCB Group is honoured to have been part of the first SolarX Accelerator Program in Mauritius, an initiative by Business Mauritius and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) which aims at empowering and supporting solar start-ups in Africa and the APAC region in scaling their clean energy solutions. Ziad Joomun and Ashutosh Beenessreesingh from MCB’s Power & Infrastructure desk delivered a presentation on the African power sector - with a strong focus on solar energy. Their presentation highlighted key trends in solar project development across Africa, shared insights from recent years, and offered perspectives on where the sector is heading. It was an inspiring exchange with passionate entrepreneurs shaping the future of clean energy on the continent. MCB reaffirms its commitment to sustainable development and innovation in the energy space. Such collaborations remain key to unlocking sustainable energy solutions in order to drive inclusive growth. #MCBgroup

Thierry Hebraud: "MCB has positioned itself as the preferred partner for private equity, capital funds, multinational corporations, and large businesses. These efforts have contributed to MCB being named The Banker’s African Bank of the Year for 2024"   Read the full interview of Thierry Hebraud in Forbes Africa Special Report 2025 on Mauritius: https://lnkd.in/dGHYtyjH

At MCB, we turn conversations about equality into concrete change. Our Equal Salary certification and the expansion of International Women’s Day into a full Women’s Month, led by our Culture & DEI team, show our commitment to real, purposeful action. Change happens through action, and we're proud to lead the way! Read more: https://lnkd.in/gvm87vhJ #MCBgroup #AccelerateAction

MCB proudly supported ARDA Week 2025 in Cape Town as a Silver Sponsor, reinforcing our commitment to sustainable energy across Africa. Our Specialised Finance team was on the ground to engage in strategic conversations around practical energy solutions for the continent. Guillaume Leenhardt, Senior Advisor, spoke at the Investment Forum about carbon credit projects and infrastructure needs in West and Central Africa. He emphasised how energy solutions like LPG can help reduce deforestation, improve health outcomes, and support inclusive growth. #MCBgroup

Can trade redefine Africa’s future? Jessen Coolen and Arnaud Levasseur, lead authors of the MCB Trade Report 2025, break it down: what’s at stake, what’s possible, and why it matters now. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dHjpxkgK

Trade is Africa’s growth engine! From job creation to regional integration, trade is driving a stronger, more resilient Africa. Download our Trade report 2025 now: https://lnkd.in/eyHriQQF #MCBGroup #AfricanTrade

The potential impact of escalating US tariff measures on African economies reinforces the importance of strengthening trade within the continent and building more diversified strategic partnerships. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dRasDFE2 #MCBgroup

In this latest episode of MCB Talk, François Gemenne comments on current affairs, including the impact of recent US Executive orders on the world, whilst warning that disinformation is currently the biggest threat we face.   Listen to the latest MCB Talk podcast here: https://lnkd.in/dFBwCehZ   #MCBgroup

Business Mauritius is excited to partner with the International Solar Alliance(ISA) in hosting the first ISA Global Accelerator Program in Mauritius. This initiative aligns with ISA's vision to develop and deploy cost-effective, transformational energy solutions powered by the sun, helping Member Countries achieve low-carbon growth. ISA's mission, guided by the 'Towards 1000' strategy, aims to mobilise USD 1,000 billion in solar energy investments by 2030, deliver clean energy access to 1,000 million people, and install 1,000 GW of solar energy capacity. This program supports our goals in sustainable development and clean energy innovation. Special thanks to our members Rogers Group, ENL Group, Currimjee Jeewanjee, Eclosia, and MCB Group for sponsoring. #BusinessMauritius #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Innovation Kevin Ramkaloan Verna Pillay Amandine Hardowar de Rosnay Kelly Peerun Shanjana Canakiah Devesh Bundhun Karina Virasawmy Gita Angeli Pamela Marie Céline Guillot-Sestier Vanessa Doger de Spéville Valerie Li Chip Sang

The 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐭 (𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐀) is crucial for trade, jobs, and economic development, especially in a shifting global landscape with Trump’s return. What’s at stake for Africa? Read more: https://lnkd.in/d8GKPSbr #MCBgroup #AfricanTrade