MTN Group Fintech has been honoured with the first-ever Regional Platform Business Award at MTN’s prestigious Y’ello Care Awards, in recognition of its outstanding contribution to community development and social …
Africa
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AfricaCorporate Social Responsibility,DevelopmentFinancial InclusionInnovationTechnology
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AfricaEconomyFinanceGhanaMonetary Policy
Ghana Targets Early Exit from IMF $3bn Credit Programme by 2026
Ghana is on track to exit the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) US$3 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme ahead of schedule, following strong economic recovery and improved fiscal performance, according …
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AfricaBankingBusinessEconomyFinanceINVESTMENT
Zenith Bank Plans Major Expansion into Côte d’Ivoire and Francophone Africa After N614.65bn Capital Raise
Zenith Bank Plc has announced plans to expand its operations into Côte d’Ivoire and eight other Francophone African countries, marking a major step in its goal to become a leading …
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AfricaBusinessDebt Management,FinanceImmigrationINVESTMENT
Optiva Capital Reaffirms Leadership in Global Migration and Investment Immigration Industry
Optiva Capital Partners has restated its leadership in the global migration and investment immigration sector, positioning itself as a key bridge between African investors and international opportunities. Speaking during a …
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AfricaBankingDevelopmentEconomyFinanceSustainability
UBA to Launch Whitepaper on Unlocking Africa’s Growth Potential
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced plans to launch a major whitepaper designed to accelerate Africa’s economic development through improved financial systems, strategic partnerships, and sustainable growth initiatives. …
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AfricaBusinessEconomyEnergyNigeriaSustainability
NLNG urges Africa to move beyond raw material exports, lead global LNG market
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has urged African nations to shift from being raw material suppliers to becoming major players in the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry. Speaking at the …
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AfricaDevelopmentEconomyEmploymentEnergyInfrastructure
World Bank says affordable electricity key to Africa’s job creation and economic transformation
The World Bank has said that access to affordable and reliable electricity is vital to unlocking Africa’s potential for job creation, industrial growth, and poverty reduction. In a new blog …
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AfricaCryptocurrencyEconomyFinanceInnovationINVESTMENTLawTechnology
Kenya Passes Landmark Bill to Regulate Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets
Kenyan lawmakers have approved a new bill to regulate digital assets such as cryptocurrencies, marking a major step towards providing legal clarity for the country’s growing financial technology sector. The …
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AfricaFinanceInnovationINVESTMENTStartupsTechnology
African Startups Near 2024 Record with $2.2bn Raised So Far in 2025
African startups are on track to surpass their total fundraising record from last year, having already secured more than $2.2 billion in 2025, excluding exits. This was revealed in the …
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AfricaBusinessEconomyEnergyINVESTMENTOil & Gas
Heirs Energies Showcases African Leadership in Oil and Gas at African Energy Week 2025
Heirs Energies, one of Africa’s indigenous-owned integrated energy firms, has said its success in reviving declining oil assets is proof that African companies can unlock value in areas where international …