The government of Japan and the African Development Bank (AFDB) have announced a $5 billion financial cooperation under the fifth phase of the Enhanced Private Sector Assistance for Africa initiative …
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Nigeria’s fintech startup, Grey raises $2M in seed funding
Grey, a Nigerian fintech that provides virtual international bank accounts to Africans, has raised $2 million in seed funding. The seed funding round included participation from Y Combinator, Soma Capital, …
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Ethiopia’s wealthiest investors Worku Aytenew to build $1 bln worth cement plant
by Omolaraby OmolaraOne of Ethiopia’s wealthiest investors, Worku Ayetenew begins a process to build a cement plant with an investment capital of USD one billion. This will be the biggest investment he …
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Eastern AfricaEconomyINVESTMENT
Investors in Kenya hesitant to lend the State billions of shilling in a push
Investors are unwilling to lend the government billions of shillings in a push for higher interest rates, signalling a funding headache that awaits the incoming administration. The August Treasury bond …
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Google invests in African e-logistics firm Lori Systems
Lori Systems, the e-logistics company digitising haulage and providing shippers with solutions to efficiently manage their cargo and transporters has raised a pre-Series B round in which Google participated along …
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Equity market begins new week trading negative
The Nigerian equity market on Monday started the week’s trading with mixed sentiments as a loss in Presco and 16 others drove the market lower by N18 billion. Also, Nigeria’s …
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SFS Capital launches Fund Mobile App
SFS Capital, a leading investment management in Nigeria has launched the SFS Fund Mobile App to enable individuals start their Mutual Fund investment journey with ease. The SFS Fund Mobile …
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Uganda and Somali Business heeding to explore trade opportunities In Kampala
by Omolaraby OmolaraThe Somali business community in the region is looking to explore trade opportunities in Uganda at the first ever business summit between the two countries to be held in Kampala. …
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German power manufacturer is set to establish its East African hub in Kenya
German outdoor power tools manufacturer The Stihl Group is set to establish its East African hub in Kenya. The subsidiary dubbed Stihl East Africa will be servicing clients in Kenya, …
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Investec South Africa directors to get £100,000 security cover
Investec, a bank that focuses on high-net-worth individuals in South Africa, will spend as much as £100,000 ($121,520) a year on each of its executive directors’ personal security as crime …