The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is set to revitalize its public rail transit system, starting…
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Africa: Over $50 Billion Invested by AfDB in Infrastructure Over 9 Years
In one of his final addresses as the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi…
Marrakech : GITEX Africa, the Continent’s Premier Tech Event, Begins
Despite the sweltering 27-degree heat in Marrakesh, thousands of attendees in sophisticated attire flooded Boulevard Al…
Flutterwave awarded Fintech of the Year at the African Banker Awards
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading startup by valuation, has been honored as ‘Fintech of the Year’ at the…
From Congo to Angola through Nigeria, TotalEnergies expands its presence in Africa
In 2024, the French group will invest over $600 million in Congo while kicking off a…
Guinea-Bissau : Cashew Production Rises by 8% to 260,000 Tons in 2023
Guinea-Bissau stands as one of the leading cashew nut producers in West Africa, alongside Côte d’Ivoire,…
Kenya: Development Finance Corporation to Invest $180 Million in Student Housing
The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has reached an agreement with real estate developer Acorn…
20 African Fintech Startups Set to Join the Second Cohort of Visa Accelerator Program
Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has announced the preselected startups from across Africa to…
Africa Requires $6 Billion Annually for Digital Infrastructure to Connect Millions of Citizens
To enhance Internet connectivity in Africa, doubling the current annual spending to $6 billion is imperative,…
Desert to Power Initiative: Transforming Africa’s Vulnerable Region into an Energy Hub
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has highlighted its crucial role in advancing the Desert to Power…
Unlocking green business opportunities in Africa : A pathway to global climate action
At Enlit Africa in Cape Town this week, the UNDP unveiled the Africa Green Business and…
Africa Boosts Hydropower Capacity by 2GW in 2023, Yet Potential Remains Untapped
Africa stands on the brink of utilizing its water resources to propel sustainable development and economic…