A new academic study has found that expanding financial inclusion could significantly strengthen economic growth across Sub-Saharan Africa, although weak governance structures and institutional shortcomings continue to limit its full …
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African Women shift from seeking seats to building institutions, UBA panel says
Women across Africa are increasingly reshaping leadership, entrepreneurship and influence across industries, speakers said at a business forum hosted by United Bank for Africa Plc, noting that the modern woman …
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Shoprite targets South Africa’s informal economy with majority stake in payments firm
The Shoprite Group is expanding its footprint in South Africa’s informal retail sector following an agreement to acquire a majority stake in payments technology firm R&A Cellular, a move aimed …
Nigerian equities closed last week on a positive note as renewed investors’ interest in industrial goods stocks lifted the market, pushing the benchmark index up by 0.7 per cent. The …
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Bboxx and ImpactHER Empower Female Entrepreneurs with Solar and Financial Skills Training in Celebration of Women’s Month
Initiative Aligned with International Women’s Day Theme: “Give to Gain Bboxx, a leading provider of clean energy solutions across Africa, has partnered with ImpactHER to deliver a multi-track training programme …
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Ghana’s retail expansion drives new growth in the print industry
Ghana’s visual communications and printing industry is showing signs of renewed growth as expanding retail activity, urban development and increased advertising demand drive investments in large format printing technology. Industry …
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How UBA Business Series Is Spotlighting Africa’s New Generation Of Female Leaders
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 …
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 …
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 …