Nedbank is expanding access to finance for South African small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a new pre-approved funding facility of up to R20m aimed at helping businesses scale faster. …
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MTN recorded a 20% increase in service revenue across all its markets in the first quarter of 2026, but its performance in South Africa remained flat. In a Q1 2026 …
A new science- policy platform to tackle rising diet-related diseases and malnutrition has been launched with African policymakers, researchers, and development partners with a call for urgent coordinated action to …
More than 30 African leaders gathered in Nairobi on Monday for the Africa Forward Summit hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. The summit marks France’s attempt to strengthen economic and …
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping global energy demand, with implications that extend well beyond traditional power planning. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the growing …
WAWU Africa has announced a new startup support initiative that will provide ₦250,000 grants to 20 Nigerian entrepreneurs in June 2026 as part of efforts to support small businesses and …
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Digital integration can drive Africa’s trade growth
Ghana’s decision to pilot a continental digital trade corridor under the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area is being viewed as a significant move towards reshaping the future …
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African Development Bank approves $61 million package to boost women-led businesses in Nigeria
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) approved a $61 million financing package for the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) on April 29 to expand access …
At the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs), Interswitch, through its flagship brands Quickteller and Verve, once again reinforced its steadfast commitment to driving the growth …
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Bank of Africa-Uganda strengthens SME commitment at CEO Business Conference 2026
Bank of Africa-Uganda participated in the 3rd Edition of the CEO Business Conference 2026, held under the theme “Adapt and Advance,” bringing together chief executives, business owners, and senior decision-makers …