EconomyFeaturedSub-Saharan Africa’s economy expected to grow by 3.4% in 2021: IMFPritam BordoloiApril 20, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiApril 20, 2021 The economy contracted 1.9% in 2020... Read more
FeaturedTechnologySouth African crypto startup Revix secures funding to expand in EuropeWebAdminApril 16, 2021 by WebAdminApril 16, 2021 The startup raised $4 mn in a fresh funding round... Read more
FeaturedRenewable energySaudi energy firm Desert Technologies to finance solar projects in NigeriaPritam BordoloiApril 13, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiApril 13, 2021 Desert Technologies will provide large-scale financing to electrify villages in the sub-Saharan region... Read more
Asset ManagementFeaturedKenyan startup Koa looks to digitise the asset management industryPritam BordoloiApril 8, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiApril 8, 2021 Its mobile application allows users to save and invest their money in local mutual funds... Read more
FeaturedFintechMFS Africa’s payment solutions reaches 320 mn mobile money walletsPritam BordoloiApril 6, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiApril 6, 2021 Sub-Saharan Africa accounted for roughly two-thirds of global mobile money transactions in 2020... Read more
FeaturedTelecomSafaricom becomes first operator in East Africa to launch 5G servicesPritam BordoloiApril 5, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiApril 5, 2021 5G trials will be carried out in Nairobi, Kisumu, Kissi and Kakamega... Read more
BankingMagazineWhat is next for African VCs?WebAdminApril 1, 2021April 1, 2021 by WebAdminApril 1, 2021April 1, 2021 The start of 2021 points to two important questions—What has gone well?—What drives outcomes in early-stage ventures?... Read more
InterviewMagazineThe current state of trade value chain in AfricaWebAdminApril 1, 2021April 8, 2021 by WebAdminApril 1, 2021April 8, 2021 Intra-African trade has been around 15 percent over the past five years, necessitating an increased economic integration... Read more
FeaturedInsuranceNigerian insurtech Curacel secured $450,000 in pre-seed funding roundPritam BordoloiMarch 31, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 31, 2021 The funding was led by Atlantica Ventures and Consonance... Read more
FeaturedPorts and ShippingPort operations at Mombasa will not be disrupted: KPAPritam BordoloiMarch 30, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 30, 2021 The port's operations will continue round the clock, according to the KPA Managing Director... Read more