FeaturedHealthcareThe UK seeks to launch national research programme for Covid-19International Finance Business DeskJune 25, 2020June 26, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 25, 2020June 26, 2020 The programme will be launched to examine the accuracy of Covid-19 diagnostic tests... Read more
BankingFeaturedHarambee Sacco, Co-op Bank launch new Visa debit cards for membersInternational Finance Business DeskJune 25, 2020June 25, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 25, 2020June 25, 2020 The launch of instant debit card issuance will enable quick accessibility of cash... Read more
FeaturedFintechAfrican fintech Chipper Cash raises $13.8 mn in series AInternational Finance Business DeskJune 25, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 25, 2020 The funding was led by Deciens Capital and Raptor Group, in addition to 500 Startups and Liquid 2 Ventures participating in the round... Read more
AviationFeaturedQatar Airways to reshuffle fleet, retire 777 aircraftPritam BordoloiJune 25, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 25, 2020 According to the carrier, the decision is part of a strategy to cut emissions... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyChina’s Didi Chuxing to operate 1 mn robo-taxis by 2030Pritam BordoloiJune 25, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 25, 2020 The company is currently developing autonomous driving technologies... Read more
EconomyFeaturedChina launches $5 bn fund to support SMEsPritam BordoloiJune 25, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 25, 2020 Two Chinese ministries have teamed up to launch the National Small Medium Enterprises Development Fund... Read more
EnergyFeaturedSonnedix, Natixis close solar portfolio financing worth $87 mnInternational Finance Business DeskJune 24, 2020June 25, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 24, 2020June 25, 2020 Sonnedix is one of the largest solar independent power producers in the world... Read more
BankingFeaturedEquity Bank terminates acquisition talks with Altas MaraInternational Finance Business DeskJune 24, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 24, 2020 The protracted pandemic and the uncertainty that follows has forced the bank to end acquisition of four banks in Zambia, Mozambique, Tanzania and Rwanda... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyOneView raises $3.5 mn in seed funding led by TPY CapitalInternational Finance Business DeskJune 24, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 24, 2020 The company will use the proceeds from the funding to provide virtual imagery for machine learning model training... Read more
FeaturedFintechUAE sees surge in digital payments amid the pandemic: StudyPritam BordoloiJune 24, 2020June 24, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 24, 2020June 24, 2020 A survey conducted by Visa revealed that 71% of consumers reported increased use of digital payments... Read more