VentureBuilder, which is focused on scaling African-owned and managed off-grid solar enterprises, launched today in advance of the Unlocking Solar…
Inaugural forum paves the way for sustainable fertilizer financing in the West Africa region
Key stakeholders in West Africa’s fertilizer sector are calling for more action to support the industry, which is central…
UK aid to boost access to finance for sub-Saharan Africa
New UK aid package will help mobilise £500 million in private sector investment and create 50,000 jobs across sub-Saharan Africa.…
The Rockefeller Foundation and Partners Launch $100 Million Precision Public Health Initiative
NEW YORK, 25 September 2019 – The Rockefeller Foundation and leading global health partners announced today a $100 million Precision Public Health…
ITFC signs US$600m agreement for trade financing
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group has signed a major…
UNDP promotes business development in Africa
Yokohama – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)…
Scaling mini-grids: what African countries can learn from each other
It is estimated that by the year 2030, mini-grids will be providing electricity to as many as 500 million people…
US$251mn package approved to support women entrepreneurs in Africa
Early this week, French President, Emmanuel Macron and G7 leaders approved a US$251mn package to support women entrepreneurs in Africa…
AfricaConnect: New financing offer for German companies
The Development Investment Fund of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is intended to facilitate investments in…
Africa Finance Corporation issues US$650million seven-year Eurobond
Africa Finance Corporation (“AFC” or “the Corporation”), the leading infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, announces the successful issuance of a…
