TechnologyTop StoriesConvergence Partners provide $120 mn to promote digital inclusion in AfricaGBO CorrespondentJuly 28, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 28, 2021 The fund aspires to reach its final target of $250 mn to...
EnergyTop StoriesAfrican Development Bank approves $99 mn funding for Egypt’s green projectGBO CorrespondentJuly 26, 2021July 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 26, 2021July 26, 2021 The loan was approved to finance the second phase of Egypt’s Electricity...
Business LeadersTop StoriesSafaricom appoints new chief enterprise business officerGBO CorrespondentJuly 21, 2021July 27, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 21, 2021July 27, 2021 Kris Senanu, who previously served at Telkom Kenya, has been appointed by...
FintechTop StoriesLending startup Akiba Digital raises $1.1 mn to expand its market presenceGBO CorrespondentJuly 19, 2021July 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 19, 2021July 26, 2021 The funding round was led by Expert Dojo and Oui Capital...
FinanceTop StoriesKenya-based mobile commerce firm Copia Global expands in UgandaGBO CorrespondentJuly 12, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 12, 2021 The expansion will help Ugandans have access to high-quality affordable products and...
HealthcareTop StoriesMDaaS Global secures $2.3 mn in seed fund to launch new healthtech productGBO CorrespondentJuly 1, 2021July 2, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 1, 2021July 2, 2021 The fund from the seed extension round is also expected to be...
Ports and ShippingTop StoriesEgypt plans to upgrade its seaport to boost international tradeGBO CorrespondentJune 24, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJune 24, 2021 The cost of upgrading the seaports is estimated to be around $4...
CurrencyTop StoriesNigeria might launch digital currency soonGBO CorrespondentJune 21, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJune 21, 2021 The project has been under work for the past two years...
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesNigeria Access Bank to launch a new retail bank in South AfricaGBO CorrespondentJune 15, 2021June 21, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJune 15, 2021June 21, 2021 The launch marks the bank’s entry into the South African market...
AnalysisIndustryIssue 02 - 2021MAGAZINEMobile money revolutionises Kenyan fintechGBO CorrespondentJune 15, 2021June 15, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJune 15, 2021June 15, 2021 M-Pesa paved the way for the fintech revolution in Kenya...