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L'etat de Côte d'Ivoire annonce un accord pour la reprise de la la Banque Populaire de Côte d'Ivoire

10-02-2023 | 14:59:00
L'état de Côte d'Ivoire, unique actionnaire de la Banque Populaire de Côte d'Ivoire (BPCI), annonce la signature d'un accord avec Atlantic Financial Group (AFG) pour la reprise des activités de la BPCI.

Enquête de la BEI sur le secteur bancaire en Afrique

10-02-2023 | 14:03:00
Enquête de la BEI sur le secteur bancaire en Afrique : de la résilience malgré un environnement difficile

First Capital Bank Limited partners with the EIB to develop SMEs in the agriculture sector

10-02-2023 | 13:40:36
First Capital Bank Limited partners with the EIB to develop SMEs in the agriculture sector through a $10Million developmental line of credit.

[Column] Christopher Saul: Kenya’s AI revolution can happen with the IT you already have

10-02-2023 | 13:06:00
Kenya has been ranked fifth in Africa on the government’s readiness to incorporate AI in public service delivery. The country is also home to several promising startups that are transforming industries with AI-powered solutions.

Smart Africa et l'ALU ont signé un protocole d’accord pour renforcer les capacités dans le secteur public

10-02-2023 | 11:47:00
Smart Africa et l’African Leadership University (ALU) ont signé un protocole d’accord visant à renforcer les capacités des dirigeants du secteur public africain.

[Column] Moses Anibaba: Building connections and opportunities for young Africans

09-29-2023 | 11:38:14
The next generation is essential to the continent’s development and to global shared interests in creating a safer, healthier, and more prosperous future for us all.

[Column] Vera Ng’oma: Propelling TEVET as Africa is set to be the world capital for young talent

09-29-2023 | 11:35:43
Africa could seize this opportunity as it pursues a re-envisioning of its economic prospects. But this aspiration can only be attainable if education systems are revitalised, skills development philosophies re-set and job markets scaled to support the demographic boom.

[Column] Bertrandt Delport: Mastering the Multi-cloud

09-28-2023 | 12:27:00
Spurred on by the pandemic, many organisations greatly accelerated their digital transformation plans over the past three years. Digital transformation became an existential necessity, which entailed migrating to or more fully adopting the cloud.

Afreximbank urges prioritisation of export trading companies to drive African SME participation in global trade

09-28-2023 | 11:55:12
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has called on African countries to prioritise the development of public and private export trading companies (ETCs) in order to position the continent’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate effectively in global trade.

Mediterrania Capital IV receives a €30 million commitment from the EBRD

09-28-2023 | 11:14:00
Mediterrania Capital Partners to announce that the EBRD will be investing up to €30 million in the new MC IV fund to support mid-cap companies in North and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Mango expands its online sales with the entry into twenty new markets

09-27-2023 | 13:39:00
The company continues its international growth plan for the online business with the entry into 22 new countries, especially on the African continent, to exceed 110 markets worldwide.

Metier announces first close of Metier Capital Growth Fund III

09-27-2023 | 13:17:00
Metier announced the first close for Metier Capital Growth Fund III, raising just over $182 million, with further commitments expected by final close positioning Metier to exceed its targeted fund size of $200 million.

Incofin sells its equity stake at Unguka Bank in Rwanda

09-27-2023 | 12:56:00
Incofin just sold its 28% equity stake that its Rural Impulse Fund (RIF II) had in Unguka Bank to LOC Holdings, one of the leading global financial platforms for micro, small and medium entrepreneurs (MSMEs).

Mediterrania Capital IV receives a €20 million commitment from CDP Group

09-27-2023 | 12:45:00
Mediterrania Capital Partners to announce that Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A. (CDP Group) will be investing €20 million in the new MC IV fund to support mid-cap companies in North and Sub-Saharan Africa.

La BOAD et l’APSGI annoncent la signature d’un protocole d’accord de collaboration

09-27-2023 | 11:35:00
BOAD et APSGI ont signé un protocole d’accord de collaboration, en vue de mettre en œuvre des synergies devant soutenir la redynamisation de leurs activités de financement et d’investissement, et de capter les opportunités offertes par la Finance Verte.

[Column] Robert van Breukelen: Four growth challenges for emerging African telcos

09-27-2023 | 10:59:00
The more dominant telcos will continue to take advantage of this growth by leveraging technology to develop innovative new revenue streams and business models.

[Column] Neil Coetzee: Revolutionizing retail efficiency through the power of the cloud

09-27-2023 | 10:58:00
Technology has become not just a tool, but a catalyst for transformation to bring greater efficiencies as well as improve the customer experience.

AFC secures $300 million Loan from the Export-Import Bank of China to boost trade finance in Africa

09-27-2023 | 10:51:47
This landmark agreement, signed on the sidelines of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Annual meetings in Egypt, is poised to drive increased trade finance and investment across the African continent, fostering economic growth and development.

[Column] Dumisani Moyo: Tech marketeer of the future

09-26-2023 | 14:25:32
The fast-paced tech landscape demands an agile mindset, embracing change, adopting, and leveraging innovative approaches and strategies, and a commitment to steadfastly prioritise delivering value to both internal and external customers.

IFC and Kandil Steel partner to boost sustainable flat steel processing in Egypt

09-26-2023 | 14:23:19
IFC has announced a partnership with Egypt's Kandil Steel to support the company's operational and financial resilience, support private sector jobs, and help it reduce its carbon emissions.