United Bank for Africa has announced a special Women’s Month edition of its Business Series, bringing together female leaders and entrepreneurs to discuss the evolving role of women in business …
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HyperDev has launched the first version of its generative artificial intelligence coding platform, as companies in the global technology sector increasingly explore tools that automate parts of the software development …
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African Trade and Investment Development Insurance has said correcting risk perceptions in Africa’s financial markets will be key to improving access to finance for women led businesses and expanding investment …
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Regulatory synergy key to unlocking Africa’s $400b fintech potential
African regulators must strengthen cooperation if countries such as Nigeria and other markets on the continent are to unlock the region’s estimated $400 billion financial technology opportunity, industry leaders said …
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First National Bank has introduced its eWallet service on WhatsApp, allowing users to create and manage digital wallets through the messaging application as the bank seeks to widen access to …
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Rwanda’s digital finance revolution extends access for millions of citizens
Inclusive Fintech Forum opened in Kigali this week with Rwandan officials highlighting progress in expanding access to financial services through digital technology. Addressing participants at the third edition of the …
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For centuries, Africa has powered global economic growth through its resources, labour, and human potential, yet too little of that prosperity has been realised on the continent itself. Today, artificial …
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Africa’s Business Heroes Opens $1.5M Grant Competition for African Entrepreneurs
Africa’s Business Heroes has opened applications for its eighth annual competition, offering $1.5 million in grant funding to ten entrepreneurs building businesses across the continent. The programme, supported by Alibaba …
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Lower impairments, trading boost lift Africa’s largest bank earnings to $2.97bn
Standard Bank Group reported an 11 percent increase in annual headline earnings, supported by growth in trading activities, higher fee income and lower credit impairment charges across its core banking …
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Egypt attracts about $400mln in annual entrepreneurship investments
Egypt continues to attract growing investment in its startup ecosystem, with annual inflows into the entrepreneurship sector estimated at about $400 million, according to Amr El Abd. El Abd disclosed …