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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
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
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
First Capital Bank Limited partners with the EIB to develop SMEs in the agriculture sector through a $10Million developmental line of credit.
Afreximbank urges prioritisation of export trading companies to drive African SME participation in global trade
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.
Incofin sells its equity stake at Unguka Bank in Rwanda
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
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.
Interswitch partners Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for financial inclusion
Interswitch's sponsorship of the conference reflects its unwavering commitment to promoting financial inclusion and sustainable economic development.
La BOAD et l’APSGI annoncent la signature d’un protocole d’accord de collaboration
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.
AFC secures $300 million Loan from the Export-Import Bank of China to boost trade finance in Africa
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.
BOAD et SPG AKWABA signent un prêt de 9,2 milliards FCFA pour renforcer l’offre hôtelière en Côte d’Ivoire.
BOAD et SPG AKWABA ont signé un contrat de prêt d’un montant de 9,2 milliards FCFA, portant sur le financement partiel d’un Projet de Construction et d’Exploitation d’un hôtel de standing 4 étoiles, sous enseigne GOLDEN TULIP AKWABA, à Abidjan (Biétry), en Côte d’Ivoire.
EBID grants USD 15 million to KA Technologies Ghana Limited to drive ICT Education
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has signed a loan agreement in the amount of USD 15 million to KA Technologies Ghana Limited.
La BIDC accorde un prêt de 5 milliards de francs CFA pour la construction de marché moderne en Côte d’Ivoire
La BIDC accorde un prêt de 5 milliards de francs CFA à KOIRA BTP pour la construction d’un complexe de marché moderne en Côte d’Ivoire.
Truist partners with Standard Chartered to strengthen trade finance capabilities in emerging markets
Standard Chartered Americas has announced that it has entered a trade finance partnership with Truist Bank that will enhance Truist clients’ ability to conduct global business.
FreedomPay and WorldPay to join forces for an integrated payments partnership
FreedomPay announced partnership with Worldpay from FIS to provide best-in-class integrated payments for enterprise merchants.
African Development Bank and Google collaborate on digital transformation in Africa
The agreement underscores a shared commitment to harness emerging technologies, extend and improve infrastructure, and refine talent and skills in the continent.
[Nigeria] GT Bank selects Infosys Finacle for its multi-country digital banking transformation
GTBank's decision was driven by Finacle's proven track record and the solution suite's comprehensive capabilities across retail, wealth, and corporate banking.
NSIA Banque CI et The Africa Agriculture and Trade Investment Fund (AATIF) renouvellent leur partenariat
NSIA Banque CI obtient 20 millions d'euros de l’AATIF pour ses interventions dans le secteur agricole.
BOAD autorise plus de 90 milliards FCFA de nouveaux engagements dans la région
137ème Conseil d’Administration de la BOAD autorise plus de 90 milliards FCFA de nouveaux engagements et examinent l’octroi de ressources en faveur de la Banque.
Vodacom Financial and Digital Lifestyle Services partners with BidVest Bank to boost online payments
This partnership enables millions of South African consumers to seamlessly transact within VodaPay, which offers customers a platform by which money can be transferred into their digital wallets.
African Development Bank Group and Korea sign $28.6 million to support Africa’s development
The African Development Bank and the Government of Korea signed two agreements for financial support to boost Africa’s development agenda. The value of the financing is $28.6 million.
Académie de la BEI dédiée aux banques des PME et aux microfinances en Afrique de l’ouest et Afrique centrale
Dans le cadre du Programme d’Assistance Technique au Secteur Financier de la BEI pour l’Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre, la BEI en partenariat avec MFW4A et IPC/HORUS, organise « l’Académie de la BEI ».
Salt Capital acquires a stake in African disruptive technology firm Response24
Salt Capital to announce the signing of Salt Equity I’s first investment into Response24, a B2B SaaS platform technology company specialising in monitoring and reducing response times for emergency, security, and service driven sectors across Africa.
La BEI lance un nouveau pôle régional à Abidjan pour renforcer son action en Afrique occidentale et centrale
Lors de sa visite officielle à Abidjan, le Vice-Président de la BEI, M. Ambroise Fayolle, a dévoilé la plaque inaugurale lançant ainsi officiellement le nouveau Pôle régional pour l’Afrique occidentale et centrale au bureau de la représentation de la BEI à Abidjan.
More funds from financial institutions to protect and restore nature in landmark statement
Some of Africa’s largest financial institutions are backing a call to conserve and restore nature amid a biodiversity crisis that threatens the wellbeing and livelihoods of tens of millions of its people.
Equity Bank and Mastercard sign agreement to scale consumer payment experience in the region
Equity Bank has signed an ambitious Customer Business Agreement with Mastercard, aimed at giving customers a broad range of benefits from a wide selection of Mastercard payment solutions ranging from World and World Elite cards, corporate cards and virtual cards
[Column] Patrick Mweheire: Major investment drive sparks East African trade and development
East Africa is poised to unlock new pathways for trade, development and growth.
FSD Africa investments commits US$19.5 Million to boost climate resilience in Africa
Investments in Acre Impact Capital’s Export Finance Fund, Catalyst Fund and Camco’s Spark Energy Services will help bridge financing gap for green projects,
IFC and the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority partner increase local-currency financing in Ethiopia
IFC and the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) has announced a program to support the growth of the country's domestic capital markets and increase access to local currency finance.
La GABI annonce une programmation de classe mondiale pour l’événement Unstoppable Africa 2023
Des PDG, des chefs d’État, des ministres, des investisseurs et des dirigeants de l’ONU seront rejoints par des stars du monde de la musique, du sport et du cinéma pour un forum exclusif de deux jours consacré à l’avenir de l’Afrique
IFC and Citi to boost supply chain finance in emerging markets
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Citi have agreed to launch a $300 million facility pilot under IFC's newly established Global Supply Chain Finance Program (GSCF).
15 millions d'euros dans le fonds Joliba Fund I pour stimuler la croissance des PME en Afrique
IFC investit dans un fonds en Côte d’Ivoire pour stimuler la croissance des PME en Afrique de l’Ouest et en Afrique centrale.
AfDB announces investor calls for inaugural USD global benchmark sustainable hybrid capital transaction
The African Development Bank has announced the upcoming investor calls and meetings in New York, London and Paris, ahead of an inaugural USD Global Benchmark Sustainable Hybrid Capital transaction.
Rawbank accompagne le développement du marché du carbone
Le financement du marché du carbone devra être au cœur des discussions dans les jours à venir entre les acteurs des secteurs public et privé en République Démocratique du Congo (RDC).
SAMA Money de l' UBA obtient l’agrément d’Établissement de Monnaie Électronique
La Banque Centrale des Etats de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (BCEAO) a agréé Sama Money en lui conférant le statut d’Établissement de Monnaie Électronique (EME).
FNB Zambia co-arranges IFC Second Zambezi Bond to support Zambia's capital markets
First National Bank (FNB) Zambia has participated as co-arranger of the recently issued International Finance Corporation (IFC) Second Zambezi Bond valued at ZMW 193.2 million.
AfDB unveils new initiative to cushion farmers from climate change effects
The facility, which will be hosted by the Bank, expands its pioneering Africa Disaster Risk Insurance Program into a facility that will develop insurance to help African countries, specifically, their agriculture sectors, prepare for, adapt and build resilience against adverse effects of climate change such as flooding and drought.
Afreximbank signs MoU with UAE Trade Center to promote TRADAR Club
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) signed an MoU with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Trade Center, to promote the TRADAR Club solution in the market.
$1 billion to boost access to climate finance for Africa’s youths, African Development Bank announces
African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina has announced a new $1 billion facility to accelerate climate financing for Africa’s youth businesses.
Afreximbank signs land acquisition agreement for African Trade Centre in Egypt’s new administrative capital
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a formal agreement for the acquisition of land for the New Administrative Capital African Trade Centre (NAC-ATC), which will house the Bank's headquarters.
Rand Merchant Bank delivers multi-currency solution for growth with funding package for GZ Industries
Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has acted as the sole arranger and lender to the GZ Industries Limited group (GZI) on a $47 million and NGN5 billion funding package, offering a tailored solution that positions the company favourably for growth and expansion in the future.
IFAD partners with Stanbic Bank to cut money transfer costs to Uganda in half
The partnership will also provide remittance recipients, especially in rural areas, with digital and financial training to promote the savings culture and foster digital finance uptake among these communities.
Ethiopia and AfDB ink $84.3 million grant agreement to enhance wheat production
The African Development Bank Group has awarded grant funding totaling $84.3 million to Ethiopia to advance wheat production and increase farmers’ incomes.
Ecobank Rwanda appoints Richard Mugisha as new Board of Directors Chairman
He is credited with ability to provide effective strategic direction, foster innovation, maintain strong financial performance, and uphold the bank's commitment to responsible banking practices.
BII and FMO unveil $40 million commitment to Dashen Bank, supporting Ethiopia’s financial sector
British International Investment (BII), the UK’s Development Finance Institution (DFI) and impact investor, and FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, announced their joint commitments of up to US$20 million each to Dashen Bank (Dashen).
[Nigeria] NCDMB, BOI sign amendment of MoU on $50 million NOGaPS Manufacturing Fund
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board(NCDMB) and the Bank of Industry (BoI) have signed an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the $50million NOGaPS Manufacturing Fund.
Standard Bank and ICBC renew partnership to drive Africa China trade
The partner institutions continue to lead the Africa-China trade and investment markets, jointly providing unequalled expertise and capabilities to individuals and businesses trading between Africa and China.
Afreximbank and China Development Bank sign US$400-million loan to support Africa SMEs
The China Development Bank (CDB) today in Cairo signed a development-focused agreement to provide the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) with a US$400-million term loan facility to support the financing of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa.
DTB and Boya join forces to introduce virtual cards for business payments
The partnership is a collaborative effort between the two organisations that combines their respective strengths to drive innovation, enhance customer experience, and reshape the financial industry.
Ecobank and AMREF partner to ease emergency air and ground evacuation of patients across East Africa
Pan African Bank Ecobank Kenya Limited has partnered with AMREF Flying Doctors to offer Maisha Membership; an air and ground ambulance scheme to the Bank's clientele.
La BOAD assure dorénavant une partie de son portefeuille en ayant recours au marché de l’assurance-crédit
La BOAD souscrit a une police d’assurance credit pour une partie de son portefeuille de prets en vue d’un renforcement de sa notation internationale et de ses capacites de financement aupres des etats membres de l’UEMOA
[Kenya] KCB and GIZ graduate 3,500 2Jiajiri beneficiaries as it scales programme
KCB Group is scaling the 2Jiajiri programme, the youth empowerment and job creation programme in Kenya and extending it to the other markets where the Bank operates in.
Backbase and Valleysoft partner to usher in a new era of digital banking in the Middle East and Africa
With digital banks growing, and competition heating up among incumbents, new partnership between Backbase and Valleysoft offers banks accelerated innovation.
GCR Ratings has affirmed Afreximbank’s international scale long and short-term issuer ratings of A and A2
Leading Credit Rating Agencies Affirm Afreximbank’s International Scale Long and Short-term Issuer Ratings of A/A2 and A-, with “Stable” Outlook.
Ethiopia and African Development Bank Group ink $84.3 million grant agreement to enhance wheat production
The African Development Bank Group has awarded grant funding totalling $84.3 million to Ethiopia to advance wheat production and increase farmers’ incomes.
The eco.business Fund and SANAD Fund join forces with Absa Bank Kenya to support women-led businesses
The eco.business Fund and SANAD Fund join forces with Absa Bank Kenya to support economic empowerment of women-led businesses.
Global Africa Business Initiative to accelerate and promote business, trade and investment across Africa
The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI), the leading platform for promoting investment opportunities and business growth across Africa and the world, will bring together Heads of State and Government, CEOs, UN leaders, investors and entrepreneurs in September for a deep dive into energy, trade, and digital transformation.
Afreximbank and Development Reimagined support access of high-end, sustainable Made-in-Africa Brands to China
In continuation of its strategy to assist African businesses in increasing their international presence, Afreximbank and international consultants Development Reimagined (DR) have entered into a partnership to promote the entry and sale of high-end sustainable African brands in China.
Orabank annonce la signature d’un accord entre son actionnaire majoritaire ECP et le Groupe Vista
L’actionnaire majoritaire d’Oragroup, Emerging Capital Partners (ECP) et le Groupe Vista ont annoncé avoir signé un accord en vue de la cession totale des actions d’ECP dans Oragroup.
Coris Holding signe un accord avec Société Générale en vue du rachat de ses filiales en Mauritanie et au Tchad
Le Groupe Coris annonce la signature d’un Accord pour le rachat des filialesSociété Générale Mauritanie et Société Générale Tchad, actuellement détenues majoritairement par le Groupe Société Générale.
Afrexim Bank to open CORICOM office in Barbados
Dickon Mitchell, Prime Minister of Grenada, H.E President Olusegun Obasanjo (GCFR), Chairman of the Intra-African Trade Advisory council and the Caribbean community region presided over the official opening of the CARICOM office of the Bank, while reaffirming the US$1.5 billion credit limit made available to support eligible CARICOM States.
BOAD assure dorénavant une partie de son portefeuille en ayant recours au marché de l’assurance-crédit
La BOAD souscrit a une police d’assurance credit pour une partie de son portefeuille de prets en vue d’un renforcement de sa notation internationale et de ses capacites de financement aupres des etats membres de l’UEMOA.
Visa et Orange Bank annoncent un partenariat pour stimuler la croissance économique en Côte d'Ivoire
Visa et Orange Bank Africa, une banque digitale du groupe Orange, l’un des principaux opérateurs de télécommunication et de services numériques dans le monde, ont annoncé la signature d’un partenariat stratégique visant à stimuler la croissance économique en Côte d’Ivoire.
L’Inde, nouveau partenaire de la Facilité pour l’inclusion financière numérique en Afrique
L’Inde, nouveau partenaire de la Facilité pour l’inclusion financière numérique en Afrique, s’engage à verser 2 millions de dollars pour stimuler l’inclusion financière numérique en Afrique.
Josiane Kwenda au poste de représentante régionale pour Côte d’Ivoire, Bénin, Guinée et Togo au sen de l'IFC
Mme Kwenda dirigera à ce titre la stratégie et les opérations d'IFC visant à stimuler le développement du secteur privé et à favoriser une croissance économique durable et inclusive dans ces quatre pays.
IFC Partners with the Banking Association South Africa to boost climate finance
IFC is joining forces with the Banking Association South Africa (BASA) to help increase climate finance in the country and pave the way for a transition to a low carbon economy.
[Africa-Russia Summit] Afreximbank reiterates prioritization of food security and advancing the AfCFTA
Afreximbank reiterates prioritization of food security, promoting trade & investment and advancing the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) at 2nd Russia-Africa Economic & Humanitarian Forum
Un appui sur l’accès au financement pour les petites entreprises et les femmes entrepreneures
IFC et le Groupe Baobab renforcent leur partenariat pour accroitre l’accès au financement pour les petites entreprises et les femmes entrepreneures au Burkina Faso, en Côte d’Ivoire, à Madagascar, au Mali,en RDC et au Sénégal
Moody’s Maintains Afreximbank’s Credit Rating at Baa1
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Africa’s foremost multilateral trade finance institution, announces that the global credit ratings agency Moody’s has maintained its rating at Baa1 in its annual credit analysis, with the outlook categorized as stable.
Signature d’un accord-cadre de coopération entre la BOAD et Côte d’Ivoire Innovation 20
La Banque et l’association Ci20 s’engagent à coopérer dans le cadre de toutes actions ou projets dans le domaine de la transformation numérique dans les Etats, où l’une ou l’autre Partie interviennent.
BOSS Money fait son entrée en Afrique francophone
L’application BOSS Money fait son entrée en Afrique francophone pour simplifier la réception, l’envoi et les transactions en devises locales dans toute la région
AfDB enters new $1 billion exposure exchange with the Asian Development Bank to increase development lending capacity
Exposure exchanges between multilateral development banks involve a synthetic exchange of sovereign exposures in a risk-neutral manner to help address single obligor constraints and portfolio concentration.
Afreximbank lends$155 million strategic facility to Djibouti Ports and Free Zone Authority
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced the disbursement of a $120-million financing facility to Djibouti’s Great Horn Investment Holding (GHIH) for the execution of a series of development projects in the country’s Damerjog Industrial Development Free Trade Zone.
Cameroon’s CNPS and SBM in Mauritius invest in Africa Finance Corporation‘s impact infrastructure mission
Africa Finance Corporation has received new equity investments from Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale (CNPS), Cameroon’s public pension fund, and SBM Capital Market Securities Ltd.
Afreximbank, Digiloop sign MoU to boost sovereign client’s revenue origination capacity in Africa
Afreximbank and Digiloop, a Mauritius-based leading provider of technology-driven project finance solutions, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate in revenue origination, enhancement, and monitoring services across Africa.
Access Bank to acquire Standard Chartered’s subsidiaries in Sub Saharan Africa
The agreement with Access for the sale of the bank’s business in Sub-Saharan Africa is in line with Standard Chartered’s global strategy, aimed at achieving operational efficiencies, reducing complexity, and driving scale.
Ecobank et PAPSS s'associent pour améliorer les paiements transfrontaliers en Afrique
Le Groupe Ecobank et de règlement (PAPSS) ont signé un protocole d'accord visant à faciliter le règlement des transactions transfrontalières du Groupe, y compris les transactions de toutes leurs filiales, par l'intermédiaire du PAPSS.
Co-operative Bank of Kenya receives $100 million for on-lending to MSMEs
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has received a longterm 7-year funding facility amounting to $100 million from a consortium of financial institutions led by DEG for on-lending mainly to Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in Kenya.
ITFC signs seven agreements worth $ 1.2 billion With Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, and partner banks
The agreements emphasize ITFC's commitment to fostering deeper cooperation and enhancing the coordination of efforts with its partners.
GIM-UEMOA joins Nexo Standards to simplify cross-border payments across West Africa
GIM-UEMOA brings together 145 members including banks, financial and postal institutions, microfinance structures, electronic money institutions and promotes electronic payment systems and means of payment to the banking and financial sectors.
La BAD va opérer une prise de participation de 11 millions de dollars dans BluePeak Private Capital Fund
En investissant dans BluePeak, la Banque africaine de développement soutiendra un gestionnaire de fonds local qui possède une solide connaissance des marchés africains et qui investira dans des petites et moyennes entreprises mal desservies
The Bank of Tanzania grants license to DPO Pay to operate as a Payment Service Provider
The National Payment System Act, 2015 requires all PSPs to undergo a rigorous license application process to provide payment services in Tanzania.
[Kenya] DIB Bank opens new branch in Nairobi mall
DIB Bank Kenya, a subsidiary of Dubai Islamic Bank, has opened a new branch at a popular mall in Nairobi.
Nigeria, Ethiopia swap $100m blocked airline funds
The Ethiopian and Nigerian central banks have agreed to swap funds trapped in their respective states, which will see Ethiopian Airlines (ET) recover up to $100 million trapped in Nigeria.
En Afrique du Sud, Proparco soutient TUHF et l'accès au logement abordable
Proparco accorde une ligne de crédit libellée en ZAR d'un montant équivalent à 10 millions d'euros à TUHF Limited, une institution financière non bancaire.
[RDC] PROPARCO et Equity BCDC renouvellent leur soutien aux PMEs
Equity BCDC et Proparco viennent de signer une garantie de portefeuille EURIZ pour un montant de 10 MEUR (libellée en USD) visant à soutenir les Petites et Moyennes Entreprises (PME) en République démocratique du Congo (RDC).
Visa et GIM-UEMOA s’associent pour le développement de GIMpay
Visa et GIM-UEMOA s'associent pour développer GIMpay, un écosystème innovant des paiements pour la région de l'UEMOA.
Five African Multinational Commercial Banking Groups embrace PAPSS new settlement model
PAPSS, the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System to announce the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with five African multinational commercial banking groups: Access Bank Group, Ecobank Group, KCB Group, Standard Bank Group, and UBA Group.
African Development Bank teams up with airplane manufacturers Airbus, ATR to boost African commercial aviation
The workshops featured discussion of bank financing instruments, including guarantee products, the bank's approach to credit risk assessments and the outlook for Africa's aircraft market
10 millions d’euros de l‘Allemagne au profit de facilité de préparation des projets d’infrastructure du NEPAD
La BAD et KfW ont annoncé la reconstitution des ressources de la facilité de préparation des projets d’infrastructure du NEPAD (IPPF-NEPAD) un fonds spécial du NEPAD pour stimuler le développement des infrastructures régionales en Afrique.
African and global institutional investors unite to pioneer historic infrastructure investment in Africa
Prominent African and global institutional investors signed subscription agreements and letters of intent in preparation for the first close of the Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund, set up to catalyze further investment flows to invest in the development of critical infrastructure across the continent.
[South Africa] New laws to protect bank accounts underway
South Africa's National Treasury has published draft regulations for public comment for its new system designed to protect bank depositors in the event of a bank collapse.
IFC partners with Orange Bank Africa to increase digital lending for small businesses in West Africa
Under this innovative partnership, IFC will provide a risk-sharing facility to help OBA scale its digital lending operations to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Côte d'Ivoire and then to Senegal and other parts of West Africa once OBA has a license to operate in those countries.
[Somalia] Mastercard and SomBank launch debit card in Somalia
The purpose of the partnership is to promote the adoption of digital payment solutions in the country, bringing more Somalis into the digital fold.
[Kenya] Absa Bank introduces BNLP feature for cardholders
Absa Bank Kenya customers with a card will now be able to pay for goods in bits after the lender introduces a new feature dubbed ‘Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL)’.
[South Africa] Standard Bank, HUAWEI collaborate to empower digital banking solutions
Standard Bank, a leading financial institution in South Africa, has embarked on a strategic collaboration with HUAWEI Mobile Services to provide cutting-edge digital banking solutions to its clients in South Africa.
AfDB to make $11 million equity investment in BluePeak Private Capital Fund
The investment advances the Bank’s goal of supporting mid-size firms, including in the pharmaceuticals, agribusiness, manufacturing, and logistics sectors, across Africa.
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NMB Bank Tanzania partners with UnionPay to reach at 30,000 merchants with mobile commerce
This partnership comes at a time when the world is easing towards digital payment since Covid-19, resulting in an increase in the digital user base and shifted consumer purchasing behaviour.
UMDF and ICEX Spain Trade and Investment team up to boost sustainable urban development in Africa
ICEX Spain Trade and Investment and the African Development Bank have signed a cooperation agreement to consolidate engagement of Spain’s private sector for urban development in Africa.
COLUMNS.
[Column] Ruth Njihia: Unleash your business potential with Google Cloud and Incentro Africa
In today's fast-paced world, data is the currency of success. Yet, many businesses across Africa face the daunting challenge of collecting, storing, analyzing, and visualizing their data effectively ...read full column here
[Column] Sandi de Souza: Why top-performing companies use AI to boost procurement
One Deloitte study found that high-performing procurement organisations are eighteen times more likely to have deployed AI capabilities than their lower-performing peers ...read full column here
[Column] Patrick Mweheire: Major investment drive sparks East African trade and development
East Africa is poised to unlock new pathways for trade, development and growth. This comes as businesses, regulators and banks find and drive new direct investment ...read full column here
INTERVIEWS.
[Interview] Vince Goncalves Regional Vice President Africa at ExecuJet MRO Services
ExecuJet MRO Services (ExecuJet) is a leading global multi-OEM MRO company with a strong presence around the world … read full interview here
[Interview] Caroline Mutuku, General Manager, Glovo, Kenya
n this interview, she discusses the outlook for the business environment, upcoming services, sustainability efforts, and more… read full interview here
[Interview] Renate Swanepoel, COO, INC. Networking
Renate Swanepoel is an entrepreneur, global networker and inspirational speaker that has helped thousands of people around the world to find their purpose … read full interview here