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Oakantswe Construction has secured funding through the Abadali Equity Equivalent Investment Programme

05-11-2023 | 14:32:00
The Abadali Equity Equivalent Investment Programme (EEIP), which is administered by Edge Growth, has invested in Oakantswe Construction and Projects, a 100% black female owned and managed electrical contracting firm.

BOAD autorise de nouveaux engagements pour 173,38 milliards FCFA

05-11-2023 | 13:33:00
Le 135ème Conseil d’Administration de la BOAD autorise de nouveaux engagements pour 173,38 milliards FCFA.

Naivas Data Breach: A wake-up call for businesses to prioritise customer data protection

05-11-2023 | 12:57:00
Today, we gather to discuss a matter of great importance: the protection of our customers’ data. It is essential that we safeguard this information to maintain the trust and loyalty of those we serve.

[Column] Patrick Ndegwa: Kenya’s startup ecosystem is set for growth in 2023 and beyond

05-11-2023 | 11:55:00
As we look to the remainder of 2023 and beyond, several factors suggest that the country's startup ecosystem is set for continued growth and success.

Kazyon attracts $165 million investment from DPI-led consortium

05-11-2023 | 10:52:00
Egypt’s leading discount grocery retailer, Kazyon, attracts $165 million investment from a DPI-led consortium to fuel continued growth and regional expansion

Les investisseurs japonais déclarent vouloir faire plus d’affaires avec l’Afrique

05-11-2023 | 10:40:00
Le gouvernement, les parlementaires, les grandes entreprises et les start-ups du Japon manifestent un intérêt croissant pour investir davantage en Afrique.

FSD Africa, Swiss Re Foundation and National Bank of Rwanda to launch BimaLab Africa Acceleration Program

05-11-2023 | 10:33:32
FSD Africa, Swiss Re Foundation and National Bank of Rwanda launch partnership to boost financial inclusion in nine African countries.

[Interview]: Maïmouna Baillet Directrice de Sinergi

05-11-2023 | 10:15:00
Maïmouna Baillet Directrice de Sinergi, Directrice de fonds du réseau IPDEV 2, nous parle des difficultés et des opportunités auxquelles elle est exposée dans sa fonctions et dans son pays, de la place du genre dans le capital investissement et les objectifs et visions pour l’entrepreneuriat.

PAC Capital Limited facilitates capital raise for Access Holdings Plc for its African expansion initiative

05-11-2023 | 07:45:52
PAC Capital Limited facilitates capital raise for Access Holdings Plc, US$300 million investment in Access Bank for its African expansion initiative.

J.P. Morgan completed the acquisition of Aumni

05-10-2023 | 13:43:00
.P. Morgan completed its previously announced acquisition of Aumni, a leading provider of investment analytics software to the venture capital industry.

Afreximbank acts as joint lead manager on MCB US$300 million Debut International Senior Bond

05-10-2023 | 12:01:00
frican Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), through its Advisory and Capital Markets (ACMA) division, has acted as Joint Lead Manager for the debut US$300 million RegS-only international senior unsecured notes issued by Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) under its US$3 billion Global Medium Term Note Programme.

GuarantCo closes its first syndication transaction for Africa and Asia infrastructure development

05-10-2023 | 11:01:36
GuarantCo closes its first syndication transaction mobilising the private insurance sector to contribute to bridging the infrastructure financing gap in Africa and Asia

Inua Capital to launch a new impact-focused private equity fund for Ugandan SMSEs

05-10-2023 | 10:40:39
Inua Capital is pleased to announce the launch of its flagship fund, Inua Impact Fund, with over US$8 million of commitments for Ugandan Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises.

[Interview]: Kim Kamarebe Directrice d'Inua Capital

05-10-2023 | 10:28:00
Kim Directrice d’Inua Capital, Directrice de fonds du réseau IPDEV 2, nous parle des difficultés et des opportunités auxquelles elle est exposée dans sa fonctions et dans son pays, de la place du genre dans le capital investissement et les objectifs et visions pour l’entrepreneuriat.

African Development Bank debars Goldsun Investments Company Limited for 24 months for Fraudulent Practices

05-10-2023 | 09:12:31
The African Development Bank Group announces a 24-month debarment of Goldsun Investments Company Ltd., a liability company registered in the Republic of Kenya.

Citi Appoints Omar Hafeez as Head of North Africa, Levant and Central Asia Sub-Cluster

05-10-2023 | 07:41:31
The appointment follows the reorganization of the broader Middle East & Africa region and the formation of three sub-clusters; Sub Saharan Africa, Middle East & Pakistan, and North Africa, Levant and Central Asia.

Vantage Capital exits Cap Tamarin

05-09-2023 | 13:32:04
Vantage Capital, Africa’s largest mezzanine debt fund manager, announced that it has fully exited its investment in Cap Tamarin, a smart city development located in the town of Tamarin on the west coast of Mauritius.

Vantage enhances trader experience with PayPal addition

05-08-2023 | 17:02:00
Multi-asset broker Vantage, an award-winning* international trading platform for Contracts for Difference (CFD) on Forex, Commodities, Indices and Shares, has today announced the addition of PayPal to its payment options.

APA links with innovators to create low cost insurance products

05-08-2023 | 16:39:12
Overall, Kenya’s three percent insurance penetration is the third lowest in Sub-Saharan Africa with South Africa leading at 17 percent.

[Column] Malik Shaffy Lizinde: Unlocking the Potential of AI-From Fear to Excitement

05-08-2023 | 09:51:00
AI is becoming a significant part of our lives, and there's a growing concern that it will replace human jobs, leading to unemployment.