Zanifu, a Kenya-based fintech company that provides financial access to SMEs in Africa, has secured $11.3 million in debt and equity funding. The Series A round… Read More »Kenya’s Zanifu Secures $11.2 Million Funding
Kenya’s e-commerce startup Twiga Foods on Saturday, August 19, announced plans for a fresh lay off as part of its strategic operation adjustment. In a… Read More »Kenya’s B2B Startup Twiga Foods Declares Redundancy
Kobo360, a Nigerian startup that offers integrated logistics solutions has named Ciku Mugambi as its new CEO. Mugambi, who was previously the company’s Chief Operations… Read More »Kobo360 Appoints Ciku Mugambi as New CEO
The government of Nigeria is looking to lower fuel prices after the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) secured a $3 billion crude oil repayment loan… Read More »Nigeria Secures $3 Billion Emergency Loan from Afreximbank
The Golden Business Forum (GBF) kicked off in Kigali, Rwanda amid a debate on the benefits of implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).… Read More »AfCFTA Talks Dominate as Rwanda Hosts Golden Business Forum
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development(UNCTAD) has called out development partners for unfair and biassed loaning practices towards African countries. According to the… Read More »UNCTAD Calls for Fair Lending Practices Towards Africa
Tech company IX Africa has announced its intentions to build a second data centre in Nairobi. This move comes after the successful establishment of their… Read More »Europe-based IX Africa to Build Second Data Hub in Nairobi
Google Africa on Tuesday, August 15, committed to supporting Nigeria’s quest to create digital jobs for its population. Speaking during a meeting with Nigeria’s Vice… Read More »Google Africa Commits to Train 20,000 Nigerian Youth on Digital Skills
The Kenyan government in collaboration with the African Union Commission(AUC) is set to host the Africa Climate Summit 2023. The summit, which will take place… Read More »17 Presidents to Attend Africa Climate Summit 2023 in Nairobi
Delegates from BRICS member states (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) are meeting in South Africa for the BRICS Inward Buying and Investment Business Forum- which… Read More »South Africa Hosts Delegates in BRICS Precursor Forum to Showcase Investment Opportunities