Women farmers living in one of Zambia’s critically important forest regions – the Kafue Sub-Basin – recently completed a training programme, supported by the African Development Bank and the Climate …
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Madhouse Empowers African Creatives with Seed Funding and Business Skills
by Editorby EditorMadhouse, the leading centre for creativity and innovation in Africa, recently marked the completion of its innovative Lens-Based Incubation Programme by awarding $10,000 in seed funding to AfrikoHub, the champion …
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Paycorp Expands into Embedded Business Funding in South Africa and UK
by Editorby EditorPaycorp, a top financial technology company, recently revealed its venture into the embedded business funding sector in South Africa and the United Kingdom. This strategic decision aims to offer smooth …
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African Development Bank, Intel Partner to Train Millions in Artificial Intelligence
by Editorby EditorThe African Development Bank and technology giant Intel have teamed up to provide AI training to 3 million Africans and 30,000 government officials. AI has significantly impacted lifestyles and work …
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Egypt’s fintech Sahl secures $6 million to expand its regional footprint
by Editorby EditorThe Cairo-based fintech company Sahl secured $6 million in Series A and seed funding rounds, with Ayady for Investment and Development leading the investment. The company, founded in 2020 by …
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Ecobank Group Launches 2024 Fintech Challenge with US$50,000 Prize
by Editorby EditorEcobank, the pan-African financial services Group, has announced the opening of applications for the 7th edition of its Fintech Challenge. This annual competition invites early-stage and mature fintech startups to …
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Tinubu Approves N150,000 Grant for Each MSMEs Clinics Participant
by Editorby EditorPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given his approval for a grant of N150,000 to be provided to every participant in Nigeria’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) Clinics initiative. This …
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China’s $47B Semiconductor Fund Puts Chip Sovereignty Front, Centre
by Editorby EditorChina has launched a groundbreaking $47 billion semiconductor fund aimed at bolstering its domestic chip industry and securing its position as a global leader in technology. This strategic move underscores …
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AfDB Pledges $2.9 Billion to Agriculture Development in Nigeria, Other African Nations
by Editorby EditorIn a significant boost to agricultural development across Africa, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced a pledge of $2.9 billion. This investment aims to support and enhance agricultural initiatives …
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Nigerian Company MMNL to Invest $50 Million to Scale up its Tubular Batteries Production
by Editorby EditorMetal Manufacturing Nigeria Limited (MMNL); also ventures into multiple business verticals in backward & forward integration and into the Mining segment to stay ahead of its competitors To cater to …