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USADF and Nigeria enters into $10m partnership to support local agribusiness

The President and CEO of U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) and the Governor of Kebbi State, Nigeria, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) announcing their intention to develop and.

Nairobi Securities Exchange launches Ibuka

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has launched an incubation and acceleration board called Ibuka. To date, 13 companies have submitted Expressions of Interest to join the Ibuka Programme while 10.

Esoko empowers farmers communication, bolstering markets

Esoko, a Ghanaian technology firm, is empowering farmers to get better prices for their products at a time, connecting them directly with the traders. Launched in 2005, Esoko provides real-time.

Egypt’s Sisi discusses regional issues, economic ties with Austrian President Van der Bellen in Vienna

Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi met on Monday with his Austrian counterpart Alexander Van der Bellen in Vienna, where the two leaders discussed enhancing bilateral ties on the economic and political.

The Africa Centre Awarded £1.6m Grant

THE AFRICA Centre has secured a grant of up to £1.6 million, as a part of London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s £70m Good Growth Fund. The grant will help develop The.

Ghana’s economy on sound track; Better than 2 years ago — Ms Christine Lagarde

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ms Christine Lagarde, has observed that the Ghanaian economy is in a better place than it was two years ago. She.

South Africa’s Jumo raises $12.5m to support expansion plans

South African fintech start-up Jumo has raised $12.5m from Odey Asset Management to support its strategic plan to expand across Asia and Africa. The latest investment brings Jumo’s total fundraising.

Eskom, Agence Française de Dévelopement sign loan agreement

Eskom and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) have signed a € 90 million loan agreement to support the electricity utility’s investments in extending and strengthening its power transmission grid.

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki to attend EU-Africa Forum

On Monday evening, Morawiecki is due to attend an official dinner hosted by Austria’s Chancellor Sebastian Kurz. On Tuesday, Morawiecki will join European and African political leaders in a debate.