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[Senegal] Government shuts down the Internet amid massive rioting
08-06-2023 | 08:05:00
Senegal Government has shut down the internet in some parts of the country following massive riots as a result of the sentencing of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko.
[Column] Nixon Gecheo: Agtech, a pivotal force driving climate change action in agriculture
05-06-2023 | 07:56:00
Agtech offers numerous tools and techniques for sustainable crop and livestock management, including the use of climate-resilient seeds, and improved breeding techniques that result in higher yields with reduced land, water, and chemical inputs
Award scheme recognizes Kenyan entrepreneurs fighting marine plastics problems
01-06-2023 | 10:00:00
The awards, which showcased the most effective solutions to tackle Mombasa’s marine plastics problem, were the culmination of a six-month initiative funded by USAID and Global Affairs Canada.
Letshego Kenya to launch Letsgo Cash for easy access to funds for emergency purposes
31-05-2023 | 09:57:26
Letshego Kenya launches “Letsgo Cash” in partnership with Creditinfo Kenya to take financial inclusion to a higher level.
Ciwara Capital, une société d’investissement portée par la diaspora Africaine
29-05-2023 | 12:29:00
Ciwara Capital est une société d’investissement tournée vers l’Afrique, portée par des membres de la diaspora africaine.
Green technology fund raises Sh171 million from FSD Africa
29-05-2023 | 10:37:21
Venture fund startup Africa Climate Ventures (ACV) has raised £1 million (Sh171.1 million) for investing in companies focused on environment-friendly projects in the continent.
[Ethiopia] Azentio Software’s iMAL is now live at Rammis Bank
29-05-2023 | 08:34:00
Azentio Software announced that the latest version of its Islamic banking solution - iMAL, has gone live at Rammis Bank, a newly launched financial institution in Ethiopia specializing in Sharia-compliant products and services.
2CAfrica campaign was launched to increase SME financing and build local financing ecosystems
25-05-2023 | 08:18:04
Inaugural West Africa Deal Summit generates commitments to deploy Catalytic Capital to close Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) financing gap.
Azercosmos and Intelsat’s collaboration opens the way to unreachable places in the African region
25-05-2023 | 07:29:02
Azercosmos and the global satellite operator Intelsat have signed a commercial agreement on the joint implementation of long-term projects in the West African region.
IFC envisage d’accorder un prêt global de 47,5 millions $ à 6 filiales africaines du groupe financier Baobab
24-05-2023 | 10:48:00
Le groupe financier français, présent en Afrique, négocie un prêt en monnaie locale avec la Société financière internationale pour 6 de ses filiales en Afrique subsaharienne.
[Column]Chinelo Anohu: Change Africa’s narrative through partnerships and investment
24-05-2023 | 10:20:00
Change Africa’s narrative through partnerships and investment, says Africa Investment Forum’s Senior Director.
[Interview]: Ady Namaran Coulibaly, Operations Manager at Bolingo Consult
24-05-2023 | 09:55:00
Ady Namaran Coulibaly is Operations Manager at Bolingo Consult, she is dedicated to providing localization and multicultural insights for Africa and its languages to Language Services Buyers and LSPs.
Sabi raised $38 Million for B2B marketplace serving African retailers
24-05-2023 | 08:05:00
African B2B e-commerce startup Sabi tops $300M valuation in new funding.
MTN GlobalConnect achieves MEF 3.0 Carrier Ethernet Services Certification
24-05-2023 | 07:53:00
MTN GlobalConnect has attained a MEF 3.0 Carrier Ethernet Services Certification.
Bayobab and Microsoft form strategic connectivity partnership enabling future growth for Africa
24-05-2023 | 07:48:19
Bayobab, formerly known as MTN GlobalConnect to announce the strategic pan-African connectivity partnership with Microsoft.
Mastercard Foundation and First Consult announce program to support 72000 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises
22-05-2023 | 10:30:00
The Mastercard Foundation and First Consult have announced the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Recovery and Resilience (“MESMER”) Program to support 72,200 informal, start-up, and formal enterprises.
La Fondation Batonga en partenariat avec la Fondation Mastercard étend ses programmes au Sénégal
22-05-2023 | 09:44:00
La Fondation Batonga d’Angélique Kidjo étend ses programmes au Sénégal pour maximiser sa portée auprès desadolescentes et des jeunes femmes
[Column| Patrick Ndegwa: Empowering developing countries through ICT
22-05-2023 | 08:24:00
As we celebrated World Telecommunication and Information Society Day on 17 May, a spotlight falls on the impact of ICT technologies and Internet connectivity.
Deal Source Africa platform launched to bridge the 331$bn funding gap for African businesses
22-05-2023 | 08:12:00
The program will help to bridge the $331 billion funding gap for African SMEs, especially those with high growth potential by offering solutions that are tailored to meet their business needs
AfriLabs welcomes 19 new members, expands to two new cities
22-05-2023 | 08:04:00
AfriLabs, the largest network of technology and innovation hubs in Africa has announced the admission of 19 new members to its community.
Africa50 and Bayobab in partnership to develop pan-African terrestrial fibre
22-05-2023 | 07:39:52
Bayobab and Africa50 signed a partnership to develop Project East2West, a terrestrial fibre optic cable network connecting the eastern shores of Africa to those on the continent’s west.
Africa50 et Bayobab s'associent pour développer les réseaux de fibres optiques terrestres en Afrique
22-05-2023 | 07:31:00
Bayobab et Africa50 ont signé lundi un partenariat visant à développer le projet East2West, un réseau de câbles terrestres à fibres optiques reliant la côte est de l'Afrique à celle de l'ouest du continent.
Tizeti to tackle broadband underdevelopment in Cote d’Ívoire with Microsoft
18-05-2023 | 14:40:47
Tizeti, a leading internet service provider in West Africa, announced an expanded collaboration with Microsoft to address the issue of broadband underdevelopment in Cote d’Ívoire and bring internet access to almost five million people.
Leroy Merlin se lance au Sénégal
18-05-2023 | 10:04:00
Après la Côte d’Ivoire, Leroy Merlin se lance au Sénégal grâce à Jumia
TDB supports World Trade Board plan to empower SMEs through trade and finance
18-05-2023 | 09:46:05
The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB) has contributed to the World Trade Board’s new plan to drive greater access to trade finance for MSMEs, the Financial Inclusion in Trade Roadmap.
Société Générale et AGF en faveur de la croissance de l’économie africaine.
15-05-2023 | 14:52:00
African Guarantee Fund et Société Générale ont signé quatre nouvelles conventions de garantie de portefeuilles souscrites par les filiales de Société Générale: Société Générale Cameroun, Société Générale Madagascar, Société Générale Congo et Société Générale Tchad.
[Interview]: Maïmouna Baillet Directrice de Sinergi
11-05-2023 | 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.
Inua Capital to launch a new impact-focused private equity fund for Ugandan SMSEs
10-05-2023 | 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.
Vodacom South Africa and WWF recommit to Ocean Conservation with Global Partnership
09-05-2023 | 13:38:03
The first-of-its-kind global partnership, which started with collaboration in South Africa in 2010, will see Vodacom SA and other Vodafone markets strengthen their commitments to the protection of biodiversity as well as their vision of using digital innovation to support the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
Proparco soutient les startups égyptiennes en investissant dans DisrupTech Ventures
08-05-2023 | 16:29:00
Proparco investit dans un fonds de capital-risque géré par DisrupTech Ventures, afin de soutenir les startups fintech égyptiennes et d’élargir l’accès aux services financiers dans le pays.
Viva Technology et IFC annoncent un record de participation aux AfricaTech Awards 2023
08-05-2023 | 09:36:00
Viva Technology et la Société financière internationale (IFC) ont annoncé le Top 45 des start-up retenues pour la deuxième édition des AfricaTech Awards, une initiative panafricaine visant à reconnaître et soutenir les start-up émergentes à l'origine de l'innovation et de l'impact sur le développement à travers le continent.
Standard Chartered partners with PVH Corp. on sustainability-linked supplier finance programme
08-05-2023 | 09:05:00
Under this new sustainability-linked facility, PVH’s suppliers will have their day-to-day operations benchmarked against PVH’s environmental & sustainability performance metrics.
HV Capital closes $782 million fund for 'Technology Disruptors'
08-05-2023 | 07:11:00
Germany’s HV Capital says it has closed a €710 million ($782 million) fund targeting “high-growth” firms.
Flow Global raises fund to expand and scale rapidly within and across markets
04-05-2023 | 12:10:46
Flow Global raises additional Bridge Funding to continue scaling its ecosystem-agnostic digital growth solution for merchants.
Fin to acquire Thuthukani Housing Finance
04-05-2023 | 10:18:26
Fin, formerly Finclusion, a leading African neobanking platform, has acquired Thuthukani Housing Finance as part of its expansion plans.
Covenant extension agreed with lending partners
03-05-2023 | 17:21:09
Leading pan-African technology solutions group Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a business of Cassava Technologies, today announces the extension of Liquid’s net debt:EBITDA covenant threshold in respect of its ZAR term loan and RCF.
Opportunik Global Fund to Launch African and Diasporan-Focused Investment Fund
03-05-2023 | 13:29:46
Opportunik Global Fund set to break barriers through its African and Diasporan-Focused Investment Fund.
Vantage Capital announced the final close of its Fourth Mezzanine Fund
27-04-2023 | 10:15:00
Vantage Capital, Africa’s largest mezzanine fund manager, announced today the successful final close on its fourth mezzanine fund. A total of US $377 million of commitments has been secured from a mix of European and US-based commercial investors, as well as a host of development finance institutions (DFIs) that include IFC, BII, SIFEM, DEG, Norfund, Swedfund, Finnfund and EIB.
[column] Chernay Johnson: The hard limits of retail digitalisation in Africa
26-04-2023 | 08:19:00
A tech-enabled solution stack has emerged across the retail value chain, spanning solutions which are addressing inefficient sourcing and distribution systems, payments, inventory management, discovery functions, and a whole lot more.
Liquid Dataport s'associe à ICOSNET pour stimuler la productivité et la croissance des entreprises en Algérie
24-04-2023 | 12:20:00
Liquid Dataport a conclu un partenariat avec ICOSNET, le seul fournisseur privé de services Internet en Algérie, afin de permettre aux clients d'accéder aux services de communication numérique offerts par Liquid Dataport en Algérie.
Raxio Data Centres raises up to $170m to accelerate digital transformation in Africa
20-04-2023 | 12:33:00
Raxio Data Centres raises up to $170m Sustainability-Linked Debt Facility to accelerate digital transformation in Africa.
[Column] Anthony Mwangi: Why accelerating circular economy is a no brainer for Kenya
19-04-2023 | 14:11:20
The concept of a circular economy is increasingly being recognized globally as crucial for achieving global sustainability goals.
Balancing act between digital innovation and customer trust crucial in Africa, says new report
17-04-2023 | 14:31:00
A new report from Harvard Business Review Analytic Services with Mastercard details the importance for businesses across Africa to balance digital innovation and customer trust.
Le Groupe African Guarantee Fund (AGF) établit un partenariat avec bettervest
17-04-2023 | 12:56:00
Le Groupe African Guarantee Fund conclut un partenariat avec Bettervest, une plateforme de « crowdfunding », active dans le financement des projets de développement durable en Afrique.
Cassava Technologies pledges R4.5 billion in investment into the South African economy
17-04-2023 | 08:41:00
Cassava Technologies has pledged a total of R4.5 billion in investment in South Africa through its business units – Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Africa Data Centres and Distributed Power Africa.
Mukuru launched Chisipite Drive-Thru to easy international money transfers
13-04-2023 | 09:00:00
The Chisipite Drive-Thru is one of the fintech's new locations in Zimbabwe, along with nine other sites for domestic and international money transfers launched across the region.
[Column] Alp Tilev: Why the transition to e-mobility in Africa must be expedited
13-04-2023 | 07:46:00
According to a report by AMEND and the FIA Foundation, motorcycle usage in Africa has increased from less than 5 million in 2010 to an estimated 27 million in 2022.
Farmerline étend ses opérations à l'Afrique francophone avec un lancement en Côte d'Ivoire
12-04-2023 | 12:53:00
L’entreprise d’agritech ghanéenne Farmerline Limited qui fournit principalement des technologies de gestion de données et d’analyse prédictive dans le secteur agricole vient de lancer officiellement ses activités en Côte d’Ivoire.
Maltento to be financed by DEG to increase the production from organic waste
12-04-2023 | 10:43:51
From DEG’s Up-Scaling program, the company got a co-financing of 788,000 USD, which allowed them to double their production capacity and add more growth chambers for the larvae.
Mastercard accelerates sustainable card efforts
11-04-2023 | 13:16:35
Mastercard has announced it is accelerating efforts to remove first–use, PVC plastics from payment cards on its network by 2028.
Ericsson and Smart Africa Digital Academy boost digital skills across Africa
06-04-2023 | 13:51:00
Ericsson and Smart Africa Digital Academy collaborated to enhance critical digital skills of senior public sector officials.
AfDB appoints Marie Laure Olugbade Vice President for Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery
06-04-2023 | 11:47:00
The African Development Bank has appointed Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade, a Cameroonian national, Vice President for its Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery complex.
Airtel Rwanda and UNICEF Rwanda team up to increase access to digital learning for school children in Rwanda
03-04-2023 | 14:03:00
Airtel Rwanda and UNICEF Rwanda has announced a partnership to help accelerate the roll-out of digital learning through connecting schools to the internet and ensuring access to learning platforms in Rwanda.
Africa Mobile Networks conclut un accord financier de US$20M pour améliorer la communications dans les zones rurales d'Afrique
30-03-2023 | 12:23:00
Africa Mobile Networks Limited annonce qu'elle a atteint la clôture financière de son prêt garanti de premier rang d'un montant de 20 millions de dollars.
Syngenta Group launches “Shoots by Syngenta™” for innovative agriculture
30-03-2023 | 11:51:00
Syngenta Group launches new agricultural innovation collaboration and accelerator platform to address critical scientific and technological challenges.
Africa Mobile Networks reaches financial close of $20M to improve mobile communications towers in rural Africa
29-03-2023 | 13:21:00
Africa Mobile Networks Limited to announce that it has successfully reached financial close on their US$20million senior secured loan facility.
EBRD and ACAMS step up anti-financial crime training in North Africa and Middle East
29-03-2023 | 11:39:00
EBRD and ACAMS launch two scholarship programmes for anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance training.
Huawei lance une initiative bancaire non-stop
29-03-2023 | 10:11:43
Huawei a annoncé son initiative "Non Stop Banking". Dévoilée lors du Huawei Intelligent Finance Summit for Africa 2023, l'initiative appelle à une collaboration main dans la main entre les secteurs des TIC et de la banque.
The EU and IFAD join forces to support resilient and sustainable food systems
28-03-2023 | 12:22:59
Small-scale farmers produce one third of the world’s food and up to 70 percent of the food in low- and middle-income countries.
Eni launches Sustainable Supply Chain Finance programme to support access to credit for companies committed to sustainable development
28-03-2023 | 09:39:55
It is designed for Eni suppliers to receive advance payments from the scheme’s financial partners.
Nokia wireless connectivity supports The Ocean Cleanup to rid the oceans off plastic
27-03-2023 | 07:40:00
Nokia has announced it will deploy private wireless connectivity, network edge equipment and analytics for The Ocean Cleanup, the international non-profit project working to develop and scale technologies to rid the world’s oceans of plastic.
Bboxx partners with Jibu to provide clean water using IoT technology in Africa
24-03-2023 | 07:03:02
Both Bboxx and Jibu have scaled operations which rely upon reliable last mile logistics and seamless supply chains, requiring close data monitoring and the utilisation of powerful technology.
Orange et OneWeb signent un accord visant à améliorer et étendre la connectivité mondiale
23-03-2023 | 12:26:00
Ce partenariat avec OneWeb permettra d’améliorer et d’étendre la connectivité globale d’Orange, en particulier dans les zones rurales et isolées d’Europe, d’Amérique latine et d’Afrique
Mediterrania Capital Partners joins the “2X Challenge”
23-03-2023 | 11:43:00
Mediterrania Capital Partners, a Private Equity firm focused on growth investments for SMEs and mid-cap companies in North Africa and Sub-Saharan countries to announce that it has been selected by DEG, FMO and Proparco as a “2X Challenge” investment firm.
[Column] Mukesh Bector: The Ingredients of Tech Innovation
20-03-2023 | 13:50:00
Time only moves in one direction, and with it, we must keep evolving. Technology has become central to our development as a species and is likely to remain
Lancement du programme i-dice pour promouvoir les technologies numériques et les industries créatives
16-03-2023 | 12:17:00
Le gouvernement fédéral du Nigéria a lancé une initiative visant à promouvoir l'esprit d'entreprise et l'innovation dans les technologies numériques et les industries créatives.
OneWeb confirms successful deployment of 40 satellites launched with SpaceX
15-03-2023 | 09:18:00
Launch 17 brings the total OneWeb constellation to 582 satellites. Third launch with SpaceX makes penultimate mission to achieving global coverage.
eco.business Fund receives $67 million from BMZ and KfW to support sustainable practices in sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America
15-03-2023 | 08:17:48
The eco.business Fund has received investments for an aggregate amount of USD 67 million from its strategic partners, the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), acting through KfW Development Bank (KfW), and KfW on its own behalf.
[Column] Shabir Ahmed: Practical approach, clear business case needed for sustainability success
14-03-2023 | 14:56:57
Effective sustainability-led business transformation creates long-term value for organisations as well as the communities and environment in which they operate.
[Interview] Gbolahan Tobi Ayediran, MD, Suit-U Travels, Nigeria
14-03-2023 | 14:56:55
Gbolahan Tobi Ayediran is a Nigerian entrepreneur and the founder of an NGO dedicated to creating support and opportunities for widows and orphans, while running an agency for travel and tourism.
Africa Business Communities Forum: Which African countries will perform best economically in 2022?
14-03-2023 | 14:56:46
Africa Business Communities talked to several entrepreneurs and founders in the early months of the year, and they cast their votes on which African countries will thrive best in 2022.
Africa Business Communities Forum: Quels seront les pays Africains plus performants sur le plan économique en 2022?
14-03-2023 | 14:56:46
Africa Business Communities s'est entretenu avec plusieurs entrepreneurs et fondateurs au cours des premiers mois de l'année, et ils ont voté pour déterminer quels pays africains seront les plus prospères en 2022.
[Column] Goodie M. Ibru: What the AfCFTA brings to the table in Africa
14-03-2023 | 14:56:43
The trade and investment layout of the African Continent is a story of both promise and missed opportunities. With a population of over 1.2 billion, Africa promises a huge and promising market.
[Column] Edna Eason: Procurement is now pivotal to ensuring a sustainable future
14-03-2023 | 14:56:42
ESG (environmental, social, and governance) metrics are gaining popularity as a barometer to hold companies accountable for their sustainability efforts.
Forum de l'African Business Roundtable: Que peuvent faire les gouvernements Africains pour renforcer le secteur privé du continent?
14-03-2023 | 14:56:40
African Business Rountable (ABR), créé par le Groupe de la Banque Africaine de Développement en 1990, est la principale association d'entreprises et de chefs d'entreprise d'Afrique et représente la Société Africaine des Affaires auprès des Nations Unies.
African Business Roundtable Forum: What can African governments do to elevate the continent’s private sector?
14-03-2023 | 14:56:39
The African Business Rountable (ABR), set up by the African Development Bank Group in 1990, is Africa’s foremost and continent-wide association of businesses and business leaders, and is the representative of the African Business Society to the United Nations.
[East Africa Business Week] Bob Koigi: Region’s startups are on an expansion binge
14-03-2023 | 14:56:36
East African startups have been on an expansion drive, raising funding as they seek to tap into emerging opportunities in the region and across Africa while growing their portfolio.
[Interview] Dr. Mohamed El Sahili, CEO, Medland Hospital, Zambia
14-03-2023 | 14:56:36
Dr. Mohamed El Sahili is the Chief Executive Officer of Medland Hospital, Zambia. As a medical doctor and entrepreneur, Dr. Sahili also serves on the board of key economic international organizations like the African Business Roundtable, the American Chamber of Commerce, Zambia, Olympic Youth Development Center and the Africa CEO Forum.
[Interview] Dr. Mohamed El Sahili, PDG, Hôpital Medland, Zambie
14-03-2023 | 14:56:36
Le Dr Mohamed El Sahili est le directeur général de l'hôpital Medland, en Zambie. En tant que médecin et entrepreneur, le Dr Sahili siège également au conseil d'administration d'organisations économiques internationales clés, telles que l'African Business Roundtable et l'American Chamber of Commerce.
[Interview] Dr. Mima Nedelcovych, Chairman, AfricaGlobal Schaffer
14-03-2023 | 14:56:31
Dr. Mima Nedelcovych is the Founder and Chairman of AfricaGlobal Schaffer, a strategic consulting firm focused on project development, project finance, trade facilitation, and public-private partnerships in developing countries, with a particular focus on Africa.
[Interview] Dr. Mima Nedelcovych, Président, AfricaGlobal Schaffer
14-03-2023 | 14:56:31
Mima Nedelcovych est fondateur et président d'AfricaGlobal Schaffer, une société de conseil stratégique spécialisée dans le développement de projets, le financement de projets, la facilitation du commerce et les partenariats public-privé dans les pays en développement, et plus particulièrement en Afrique.
[Column] Cameron Tandy: Mining industry is becoming a steward of sustainability and decarbonization
14-03-2023 | 14:56:28
For a long time, the mining industry was considered a contributor to the problem of environmental sustainability, but now it is increasingly seen as a critical part of the solution.
[Column] Tracy Bolton: How to close the gap between sustainability and profitability
14-03-2023 | 14:56:26
New research has highlighted the challenges most organisations face with balancing sustainability and profitability.
[Column] Vukani Mngxati: CEOs must prioritize sustainability and risk mitigation
14-03-2023 | 14:56:24
I was appalled at reports suggesting the possibility of malfeasance in relief fund distribution and along with other members of the business community welcome strong words by President Ramaphosa that corruption in this respect will not be tolerated.
Côte d'Ivoire as a country for investment
14-03-2023 | 14:56:24
Côte d'Ivoire has raised its reputation as a leading party for investment when considering francophone Africa but also considering the continent as a whole.
[East Africa Business Week] Bob Koigi: Region bets on bioeconomy to bolster growth
14-03-2023 | 14:56:21
Among the key interventions proposed in the strategy is the creation of new forms of sustainable bioenergy, and the conversion of waste materials to useful products.
The African Business Roundtable stays firm as Africa's private sector conduit to the world
14-03-2023 | 14:56:20
The African Business Roundtable came into being in an era when Africa was hit by a horrendous economic climate. Between the fight for independence in many countries and the end of apartheid in South Africa, Africa’s private sector barely had any structure in the 1960s.
L'African Business Roundtable reste ferme en tant que conduit du secteur privé Africain vers le monde
14-03-2023 | 14:56:20
L'African Business Roundtable a vu le jour à une époque où l'Afrique était frappée par un climat économique épouvantable. Entre la lutte pour l'indépendance de nombreux pays et la fin de l'apartheid en Afrique du Sud, le secteur privé Africain n'était guère structuré dans les années 1960.
[Nigeria Business Week] Andrea Ayemoba: Government, Industries move to expand women enterprise
14-03-2023 | 14:56:16
With plunging profits in its prized sector, oil and gas, and an ever-climbing inflation, Nigeria is increasingly turning to what most of the world has been blind to – the potential of women in business.
[Column] Andy Tomkins: Remanufacturing, the missing link in recycling
14-03-2023 | 14:56:13
Many businesses and individuals are making an active effort to reduce environmental impact, especially by aligning with the concept of the circular economy.
[East Africa Business Week] Bob Koigi: Harnessing the potential of African intermediary cities
14-03-2023 | 14:56:11
Africa’s urbanization rate has reached a record high with the continent being the most urbanized globally.
Les citadins africains bénéficient d’une meilleure qualité de vie
14-03-2023 | 14:56:06
Malgré leur croissance rapide, les grandes villes africaines ont assuré, au cours des trente dernières années, un meilleur accès aux services, aux emplois et aux infrastructures à des millions de citadins que les localités de petite taille.
[Column] Kelly-Ann Mealia: Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs) and the Future of Capital Raising in Africa
14-03-2023 | 14:56:05
More African energy projects should be crowdfunded either in fiat or digital currency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to ensure that these projects get developed.
[Column] Phyllis Wakiaga: Policies must reflect commitment to climate change mitigation
14-03-2023 | 14:56:01
Over the last few years, Kenya has embarked on a rigorous campaign designed to restore and conserve the environment. The country has recorded remarkable progress on this front.
[East Africa Business Week] Bob Koigi: Financial institutions bank on tech to bolster offerings
14-03-2023 | 14:55:55
East Africa financial institutions are betting on tech to boost their offerings, grow their customers’ portfolio and stay afloat in a competitive market.
[Column] Tracy Bolton: How to build a sustainable business in 2022
14-03-2023 | 14:55:54
As our fragile planet experiences unprecedented man-made changes to its climate, organisations are being challenged to move onto a more sustainable path in 2022.
[Nigeria Business Week] Andrea Ayemoba: Government, Central Bank turn focus to the startup movement
14-03-2023 | 14:55:53
There’s an ongoing comparison in Nigeria's status quo that is causing some rift – the national statistics and reports are showing a promising and stable economy, but the situation on-ground reflects a different reality.
[Nigeria Business Week] Andrea Ayemoba: 5G becomes national security policy, industries seek sustainability in technology
14-03-2023 | 14:55:51
The one thing the current global pandemic has unilaterally effected in all nations is a rearrangement of priorities, both for people and for governments. Survival elements – food and healthcare – have taken lead position.
[Interview] Christina Bwana, General Manager, Ubongo, Tanzania
14-03-2023 | 14:55:49
Ubongo is a Pan-African social enterprise that creates localised edutainment to help Africa's 440 million kids learn, and leverage their learning to change their lives.
[Interview] BIBOUM Kléber, Founder and CEO, GO AFRICA Business Sarl, Cameroon
14-03-2023 | 14:55:48
BIBOUM Kléber is the current CEO and founder of GO AFRICA Business Sarl created in 2020, with a specialization in the development of the tourism industry in Cameroon.