Innovation catalysts: Operators shaping the future of Africa’s tech startups
byEric Mugendi Technology operators, founders, enthusiasts, professionals, and investors driving the tech ecosystem forward are often busy people. Theirs is a world of long hours, strategies, deliverables, and so much [...]
India Exim Bank to Set Up in Kenya
India Exim Bank has been given the green light by the Government of Kenya to locate its East Africa representative office in Nairobi. Exim Bank has previously provided Kenya with [...]
Dangote's $20B Oil Refinery Set to Launch Operations
Aliko Dangote's $20 billion oil refinery with a daily capacity of 650,000 barrels, is set to commence operations in December. Dangote, Africa's richest man, shared that the refinery, situated on [...]Kenya Outperforms Other Major SSA Economies on Fiscal Reforms
The fear of social unrest and political pressures are likely to shape whether or not some fiscal reforms, especially the aggressive vigilance and new measures to raise revenues, remain unchanged in 2024.Flutterwave Cleared in Kenya, Licensed in Malawi
Fintech unicorn Flutterwave is having a month of mixed fortunes as it works towards expansion and an IPO. Its CFO, Oneal Bhambani, left after just 18 months on the job. [...]
Longhorn Publishers to Delay Publication of End-Year Results
Longhorn is having its share of accounting issues at a time when banks in Kenya are also grappling with the International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 9.Dutch firm Opens New Cold Storage in Nairobi
Beemsterboer Coldstore Services (BCS), a Dutch-based firm, has opened a cold store in Nairobi with space for 4,000 pallets. Besides these new premises in Nairobi, the Dutch firm has been [...]Angaza Awards 2024 Call for Entries
The prestigious Angaza Awards program has once again opened its call for entries for the 2024 Top 10 Women to Watch list, which aims to recognize and celebrate women making [...]Shelter Afrique Approves US$ 12M Affordable Housing Loan for Guinea
Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) Board, headquartered in Nairobi, has approved a line of credit worth US$12 million in housing loan to Conakry-based Vista Bank Guinee SA. Vista Bank Guinee [...]Rwanda makes strides in adoption of green finance
Tony Francis Ntore, CEO OF Rwanda Bankers Association dwelt on the subject of the Adoption of green finance in the East African community banking sector. Green finance is a paradigm [...]Agenda, Speakers, and Everything to Expect at Africa Fintech Summit Lusaka 2023
The Africa Fintech Summit, the continent's most prominent fintech gathering, is set to convene for its 10th annual event, scheduled to take place from November 2 to 3, 2023, at [...]Paga's Plans to Resolve Financial Stagnation in Nigeria
Paga, a mobile services firm that is based in Nigeria, has built an infrastructure that now powers over 100 companies by enabling them to access capital. As Paga, we solve [...]
