AWIEF opens applications for growth accelerator programme in Nigeria
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has launched a call for applications for its Growth Accelerator programme in Nigeria. The programme... Read more.
Amal Robinson, 40, retiree reveals three books that helped him build $3.6m
Amal Robinson, a former tech executive in generative AI, retired at the age of 40 with $3.6 million in savings. Having grown up in a modest household, he did not... Read more.
EIB commits $52.48m to AFC’s $750m climate fund to drive Africa’s resilience
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has partnered with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to support a $750 million Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund (ICRF).... Read more.
AfDB, Standard Bank sign R3.6bn deal to support SMMEs in South Africa
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Standard Bank Group have signed a financial agreement to increase funding for small, medium, and micro enterprises... Read more.
$5bn pipeline and $6bn refinery: China’s expanding role in Africa’s energy sector
China continues to expand its role in Africa’s energy sector, particularly in oil and gas exploration and production. This expansion is driven by China’s need... Read more.
Kholo Capital Mezzanine Debt Fund I secures R1,4 bn in final close
Kholo Capital Mezzanine Debt Fund I (“Kholo Capital” or “the Fund”) has reached a final close with R1,4 billion in commitments. The Fund aims to provide... Read more.
Network International partners with MTN Group Fintech for payment processing
Network International has been appointed as the payment processing partner for MTN Group Fintech, expanding its issuer processing collaborations across Africa. The... Read more.
AAMFI appoints Samaila Zubairu as Chair, backed by Corneille Karekezi and Manuel Moses as Vice Chairs
The Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI), also known as the Africa Club, has appointed Samaila Zubairu as its new Chairperson. Zubairu,... Read more.
SolarAfrica secures R1.8 bn investment for SunCentral project
SolarAfrica has secured R1.8 billion investment for the development of SunCentral, a utility-scale solar project. The funding was obtained in partnership with Investec... Read more.
ExxonMobil eyes $10 bn LNG decision in Mozambique by 2026
…AEC highlights Africa’s energy shift The African Energy Chamber (AEC) hosted its Invest in African Energies investor breakfast in Geneva on Friday. The event... Read more.
