Coca-Cola HBC Finance BV is raising at least €1.5 billion ($1.7 billion) of debt on Thursday to help fund an acquisition of another drinks bottling firm. The finance entity of …
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AFRICA NEWS
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AfricaAFRICA NEWSEntrepreneurship
Africa’s start-ups turn to debt as funding crunch reshapes $1.2bn market
African start-ups are increasingly leaning on debt financing as traditional venture capital tightens, reshaping what analysts now describe as a booming $1.2 billion venture debt market across the continent. Fresh …
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The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) rebounded on Tuesday as bullish investors swooped in on fundamentally strong stocks, lifting the market after a brief stint in negative territory. The benchmark index advanced …
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Nigeria’s Dangote mega-refinery has begun exporting fuel to several African countries as global oil prices continue to climb sharply in the wake of escalating conflict in the Middle East. The …
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AfricaAFRICA NEWSEnergyEnergy SectorPower & Energy,
Africa is rising. Its power infrastructure must rise with it
Africa’s economic outlook is sharpening with renewed confidence, as fresh projections point to a continent firmly on the rise. Growth is expected to reach 4.3% in 2026—outpacing many advanced economies—while …
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AfricaAFRICA NEWSBusiness Policies
ICT Business Forum to Connect Mauritian and Zambian Firms for New Tech Partnerships
As Lusaka prepares to host the Mauritius–Zambia ICT Business Forum on 23 March 2026, both countries appear poised to deepen their commitment to a shared digital future—one anchored on innovation, …
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In a continent that pioneered mobile money and leads the world in its use, the inability to move funds seamlessly across African borders remains one of the most striking contradictions …
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The United States-Israeli war in the Islamic Republic of Iran is shattering Africa’s economic landscape and leaving emotional devastation. Europe is fractured, but completely. France has taken the initiative to …
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Nigerian fintech company Moniepoint Inc. has acquired restaurant management startup Orda Africa in a move aimed at expanding its reach into Africa’s fast-growing food service industry, a sector estimated to …
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AfricaAFRICA NEWSPress Releases
IUX Announces “Your Edge, Optimized” Strategic Pivot for 2026, Unveils Roadmap for 10th Anniversary and New Product Launches
IUX, a global leader in high-performance trading technology, today officially launched its 2026 flagship campaign, “IUX Your edge, Optimized.” The announcement marks a definitive strategic shift for the firm, prioritizing …