EconomyFeaturedIs Russia getting support from MENA?IFM CorrespondentMarch 18, 2022March 18, 2022 by IFM CorrespondentMarch 18, 2022March 18, 2022 UAE, which has been a steady ally of the US over the years, abstained from voting against Russia in the United Nation.... Read more
FeaturedMarketsCoca-cola eyes $8.1 bn valuations as its African arm set for IPOIFM CorrespondentMarch 14, 2022 by IFM CorrespondentMarch 14, 2022 CCBA contributes to 40% of all Coco-Cola products sold in the continent and operates in 14 countries with a staff strength of 20,000.... Read more
BankingFeaturedAccess Bank surpasses expansion expectations in AfricaInternational Finance Business DeskJanuary 18, 2022January 18, 2022 by International Finance Business DeskJanuary 18, 2022January 18, 2022 The universal bank is located in 17 countries and has more than 600 branches worldwide... Read more
Asset ManagementFeaturedAsset finance company Tugende raised $17 mn in a debt investment roundIFM CorrespondentDecember 23, 2021 by IFM CorrespondentDecember 23, 2021 The money raised will be used to meet its customer demand and waiting lists and support further technology... Read more
ExclusiveFintechMobile money dominating Africa’s fintech investmentsIFM CorrespondentDecember 21, 2021 by IFM CorrespondentDecember 21, 2021 A large section of sub-Saharan Africa remains underbanked or unbanked till now... Read more
FeaturedTelecomZain to sell over 2600 towers in Jordan to TASC Towers for $88 mnIFM CorrespondentDecember 16, 2021December 16, 2021 by IFM CorrespondentDecember 16, 2021December 16, 2021 The telco announced a 15-year agreement to sell and leaseback the passive physical infrastructure of its towers... Read more
InterviewMagazineTechnologyProviding affordable and accessible hearing healthcare solutionsInternational Finance Business DeskDecember 10, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskDecember 10, 2021 hearX takes pride in providing new ways to overcome traditional barriers to the detection, diagnosis and treatment of disabling hearing loss... Read more
HealthcareIndustryMagazineThe pandemic’s impact on healthcare services in AfricaIFM CorrespondentDecember 10, 2021December 10, 2021 by IFM CorrespondentDecember 10, 2021December 10, 2021 The pandemic has undermined the progress made when it comes to fighting deadly diseases that have plagued Africa over the year... Read more
BankingFeaturedStandard Chartered launches first digital bank branch in TanzaniaIFM CorrespondentDecember 9, 2021 by IFM CorrespondentDecember 9, 2021 StanChart has launched the branch to enhance convenience for its customers... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyMasterCard and Meta collaborate to support digital transformation in MEAIFM CorrespondentDecember 2, 2021 by IFM CorrespondentDecember 2, 2021 Online training courses will be provided by the companies with insights from industry experts... Read more