The scalable loan instrument, arranged and structured by Citi with participation from leading development finance institutions and commercial lenders to help expand Kenyans’ access to finance to purchase green, affordable solar systems. The first-of-its-kind bank-led and entirely Kenyan-Shilling-denominated securitisation deal injects USD 130 million into Kenya’s off-grid solar energy sector; The four-year deal is issued under Sun King’s new Sustainable Financing Framework and is…
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Bybit Joins DMCC as Ecosystem Partner to Accelerate Development and Mass Adoption of Crypto and Web3
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 05 June 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Bybit, the world’s third most visited crypto exchange, has announced a strategic partnership with the leading global business district, the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) to accelerate the mass adoption of crypto in Dubai and deliver on its promise of investing in the Web3 ecosystem in the…
The Agritech Innovators Bringing Transformative Change to the Continent’s Green Economy
Forbes Africa profiles some of Africa’s biggest agripreneurs, inventors, and agribusiness leaders changing the way we think about farming, food security and climate resilience. They have cultivated a passion for smart agriculture and are leading the charge for social change not only for the sector but for the continent – and for humanity’s sustainable future.…
The Corner Shop Gets Digitised
Tunisian B2B e-commerce startup Kamioun aims to become the leading mobile platform for corner shops, helping them simplify replenishment processes as a stepping stone into other aspects of business digitisation. Kamioun in its current form was formed as a pivot from a previous idea during the first COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, and is essentially a…
Global Exhibitions Day: The Power of Connection and Collaboration
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers emphasises the importance of connection and collaboration in business tourism to support in the economic growth of the continent. In a world that is increasingly interconnected, Global Exhibitions Day (GED) – an initiative by UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibitions Industry, stands as a powerful reminder of the…
GoGlobal Expands Global Presence To Africa With Local Offices In 18 Countries
GoGlobal, a leading Employer of Record (EOR) is expanding its global footprint with the launch of on the-ground offices in 18 African countries. The strategic move allows GoGlobal to offer comprehensive local coverage in one-third of the African continent, positioning the company as a key player in supporting multinational companies (MNCs) expanding into Africa. Nick…
New African Encyclopaedia Launched To Capture Africa’s Past, Present Realities And Future Visions
Afrorama, a new African encyclopaedia and information platform has been launched on the back-end of Africa Day for anyone with an interest in Africa. Afrorama provides a curated collection of articles, videos, and other multimedia content. This packaged, dynamic content includes information on arts and literature, business and politics, entertainment, geography and nature, history, sciences…
Sage
The event’s partnership with Sage is set to create a transformative event that will celebrate the potential of township economies and foster profound connections within the business community. The Township Economies Conference & Expo, an event focused on fostering economic growth and resilience in township economies, is pleased to announce Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll…
Cloud revolution enables businesses to leverage cloud while using on-prem systems
By Udhveer Sookraj, Data Integration Specialist at Insight Consulting Moving to the cloud certainly makes sense from an African business perspective, despite some serious challenges and risk factors unique to these shores. However, not all businesses can take the plunge. Some businesses are reliant on expensive legacy systems that work well for them, while others…
Standard Bank
The continent’s largest bank becomes the first African bank to partner with DP World Trade Finance Standard Bank, the largest bank in Africa by assets, has partnered with DP World, a global leader in supply chain solutions, to offer trade finance solutions jointly with DP World Trade Finance. This partnership will help in closing the…