TechnologyTop Stories3air to solve Africa’s broadband problems by leveraging blockchain technologyGBO CorrespondentNovember 22, 2021November 22, 2021 GBO CorrespondentNovember 22, 2021November 22, 2021 The company will use an ISP platform built on Cardano to provide...
LogisticsTop StoriesAmitruck and IMFact partner to improve Africa’s logistics ecosystemGBO CorrespondentOctober 29, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 29, 2021 The partnership will see Amitruck increase its financial stability and optimise the...
EconomyTop StoriesSub- Saharan Africa exits recession, but economic growth remains slowGBO CorrespondentOctober 29, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 29, 2021 Nigeria is expected to grow by 2.7% in 2022 from a previously...
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesNigerian digital bank Brass raises $1.7 mn funding to expand into Kenya and South AfricaGBO CorrespondentOctober 25, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 25, 2021 The funding round was attended by Ventures Platform, Acuity Ventures, Hustle Funds...
InterviewIssue 03 - 2021MAGAZINEDigital identity can transform Africa’s economic landscapeGBO CorrespondentOctober 25, 2021October 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 25, 2021October 26, 2021 The global digital identity solutions market size is forecasted to grow from...
EconomyTop StoriesEgypt’s healthcare sector receives $1.5 bn boost to fight Covid-19GBO CorrespondentOctober 21, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 21, 2021 Finance minister Mohamed Maait said that the government aims to achieve the...
FintechTop StoriesPaySika raises $350,000to launch a neobank in West AfricaGBO CorrespondentOctober 19, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 19, 2021 The funding round was led by investors from Britain, France, and Nigeria...
FintechTop StoriesAirtel Money partners with Flutterwave to enhance digital payments in East AfricaGBO CorrespondentOctober 11, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 11, 2021 Countries like Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Kenya and Rwanda will be able...
HealthcareTop StoriesUK-based AstraZeneca to drive healthtech development in AfricaGBO CorrespondentOctober 7, 2021October 12, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 7, 2021October 12, 2021 The firm is partnering with the Royal Academy of Engineering to drive...
EnergyTop StoriesGermany commits €100 mn investment for renewable energy in AfricaGBO CorrespondentOctober 4, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 4, 2021 The funds will go to Sustainable Energy funds for Africa...