Oui Capital, a venture fund focusing on early stage technology companies in Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa will engage in…
AfDB to raise over US$7 billion from capital markets for investment in African economies in 2019
Bank continues to build its profile in the capital markets for cost-effective resources to finance projects and programs in Regional…
Remittances to Sub-Saharan Africa climbed to $45 billion in 2018
Remittances to low- and middle-income countries grew rapidly and are projected to reach a new record in 2018, says the…
African Development Bank invests US$7.5 million in Africa Tech Ventures to boost innovative start-ups
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a US$7.5 million equity investment in Africa Tech Ventures…
IFC $6 million Seed Investment in Kobo360 Aims to Transform Supply Chain for African Mass-Market Goods
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, recently announced a $6 million equity investment in Kobo360 Inc, a tech-enabled…
World Bank Group announces $200 billion over five Years for Climate Action
The World Bank Group announced on December 3, a major new set of climate targets for 2021-2025, doubling its current…
UK CDC Group plans to invest US$ 4.5bn in Africa
CDC Group plc, the UK’s development finance institution, has announced a commitment of US$25 million to a local fund backing…
AfDB Board approves €7 million investment in Partech Africa Fund
The African Development Bank’s efforts to channel critical investment funding to Africa’s entrepreneurs received a big boost on Wednesday, 18…
EIB and UNIDO join forces to boost sustainable and inclusive industrialisation across Africa
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) are hosting the Africa Day on 22 November in…
The Trade and Development Bank and USAID Sign MoU to Power Africa
The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB) and USAID’s Power Africa initiative have today signed a memorandum…
