FeaturedTechnologyNigerian ed-tech startup raises $7.5 mnInternational Finance Business DeskJanuary 20, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJanuary 20, 2021 The startup is preparing to expand across the African continent... Read more
FeaturedHealthcareInvestors see compelling opportunity in Africa’s healthcareInternational Finance Business DeskJanuary 18, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJanuary 18, 2021 Nigeria, for example, is lagging compared to its African peers, in terms of expenditure and access... Read more
FeaturedHealthcareHealthcare funding is booming in Europe and AfricaInternational Finance Business DeskJanuary 12, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJanuary 12, 2021 French medtech CorWave has raised $42.7 million in Series C funding... Read more
FeaturedInsuranceAfrica’s low uptake in insurance points to 2.8% penetrationInternational Finance Business DeskJanuary 11, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJanuary 11, 2021 The insurance penetration is seemingly more concerning in Kenya as it has recently decreased... Read more
EconomyFeaturedWorld Bank approves $100 mn for MozambiqueInternational Finance Business DeskJanuary 7, 2021January 7, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJanuary 7, 2021January 7, 2021 Last October, it granted an initial $100 million in response to the nation’s efforts in fighting against the pandemic... Read more
FeaturedLogisticsNorway’s seeks to promote Africa’s logistics growthInternational Finance Business DeskJanuary 7, 2021January 7, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJanuary 7, 2021January 7, 2021 The ties between both countries have continued to increase trade between Norwegians and Africans... Read more
ExclusiveFeaturedTechnologyWhat is happening to data privacy in Europe and Africa?International Finance Business DeskJanuary 5, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJanuary 5, 2021 The interconnectedness of information as a result of the Internet and major tech advancements have led to deep-rooted concerns... Read more
FeaturedPorts and ShippingDP World wins bid to operate multipurpose terminal at Port of LuandaPritam BordoloiJanuary 5, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 5, 2021 DP World will invest $190 mn over the next 20 years to upgrade and maintain the port... Read more
BankingFeaturedNigeria to liquidate 42 microfinance banksPritam BordoloiDecember 22, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiDecember 22, 2020 Authorities are verifying the claims of stakeholders of the 42 MFBs that lost their licenses... Read more
FeaturedHealthcarePublic healthcare to worsen in Kenya as doctors join strikesPritam BordoloiDecember 22, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiDecember 22, 2020 The health workers in Kenya are demanding better working conditions, medical and insurance cover... Read more