IFC, ASR Africa expand ‘She Wins Africa’ Program to 1,000 female entrepreneurs
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, and the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) have announced the expansion... Read more.
Nigeria’s SME growth hindered by credit constraints, Tony Elumelu says
Tony Elumelu, chairman of UBA Group, has called for more accessible credit to unlock the potential of Nigerian entrepreneurs, highlighting how regulatory frameworks... Read more.
Anglo American, Kumba launch R151.2m SME funding facility in South Africa
Anglo American and Kumba Iron Ore have launched the Impact Finance Facility (IFF), a new funding platform aimed at improving access to growth capital for small and... Read more.
Dangote eyes Burundi in continental expansion push
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, visited Burundi, in a move aimed at expanding the footprint of the Dangote Group across the continent. The visit included... Read more.
Tinubu applauds BOI’s record N636bn business financing
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Bank of Industry (BOI) for achieving a record N636 billion in business financing in 2025, describing it as the highest annual... Read more.
SMEs could boost UK economy by £25bn through digital tools
UK small businesses could add £25.3 billion to the economy if they increased adoption of digital financial tools, according to a new study by Starling Bank. The... Read more.
CanExport SMEs program 2026–27 opens doors for Canadian exporters
Canada Launches International Expansion Support for SMEs The CanExport SMEs Program for 2026–27 is offering Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)... Read more.
African SMEs face critical PR gaps, limiting growth, Bloomwit report shows
A new report from Bloomwit, an African PR and communications agency, has revealed that fewer than 15% of African SMEs invest in PR strategy, despite evidence showing... Read more.
South African SME lender Lula secures $21m from Dutch FMO bank
South African fintech company Lula, founded in 2014 by Trevor Gosling and Michael Foley, has secured ZAR 340 million (~USD 21 million) in funding from the Dutch... Read more.
Africa’s SME export gap poses economic risk under AfCFTA
Africa risks undermining its long-term economic future unless small and medium-sized enterprises are fully integrated into continental trade, Ghana’s Vice President... Read more.
