FNB named Africa’s top SME bank in 2026 as lenders chase inclusive growth
Small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) across Africa are pushing innovation and inclusion, even as access to finance remains uneven. In South Africa, First National... Read more.
Entrepreneurs face ‘quiet crisis’ after 40 as success loses meaning, Blackett says
Many entrepreneurs appear to be thriving from the outside, with stable or growing businesses and years of experience replacing early uncertainty. But for many founders... Read more.
MrBeast’s fintech bet raises new questions about trust, risk
Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has built an empire by turning attention into action. Now, with the acquisition of the banking app Step by Beast Industries,... Read more.
PayPal returns to Nigeria with $100m fund to tap booming fintech sector
PayPal Holdings Inc. is cautiously re-entering Africa, making Nigeria the first test case for its $100 million fund aimed at acquiring or partnering with local fintech... Read more.
Bank of Africa launches SME Invest program to boost Moroccan SMEs
Bank of Africa (BOA) has launched SME Invest by BOA, a new program aimed at empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Morocco. Introduced on January... Read more.
Tanzania bets on local drug factories to cut $1bn import bill
Tanzania has launched a major push to build its local drug industry, aiming to cut its heavy reliance on imported medicines and position itself as an East Africa... Read more.
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Fela Kuti becomes first African to receive Grammy lifetime achievement award
Nearly three decades after his death, Nigerian music legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti is being recognised by the global music industry he helped reshape. The late Afrobeat... Read more.
Africa Business Concept Challenge opens for students solving local problems
African undergraduate and graduate students can now apply for the Africa Business Concept Challenge, an annual virtual competition that helps teams transform local... Read more.
