Businesses
Partnership SMEs

ICC and Africa investor Launch global eTrade Partnership to Digitise 5m SMEs in Africa

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Africa investor (Ai) are Partnering to launch a digitally empowered eTrade initiative to

AFI Inclusive Fintech Showcase
Africa Entrepreneurship Fintech Startup

Meet Africa-focused Startups Selected For Finals of AFI Inclusive Fintech Showcase

Six African-focused startups alongside 6 others have been selected for the final stages of the 2020 AFI Inclusive FinTech Showcase.

CDC Group
Funding Investment Telecom

CDC Group Invests $40m in Liquid Telecom to Further Support Africa’s Digital Transformation

CDC Group, the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has announced an additional US$40 million equity investment into Liquid

AgricTech Funding Social Entrepreneurship

Two Winners of the US$100,000 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize for 2020 Announced

The two winners of the 2020 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize have been announced at the Africa Green Revolution Forum Virtual Summit

Apollo Agriculture
AgricTech Entrepreneurship Startup

24 Semi-Finalists Selected For 2nd GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition

The 24 semi-finalists for the GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition 2020 have been announced. The Top 24 semi-finalists include drone pioneers,

SolarX
Funding Investment Renewable Energy

SolarX Raises Series A Funding to Develop C&I Solar Energy Across West Africa

SolarX, a Mali-based solar company, has raised Series A funding led by Aster’s early-stage African fund, Energy Access Ventures (EAV),

Ignite Innovation Lab
Africa Digital

Apply For Ignite Innovation Lab (IGL) Digital Transformation For African Startups

The Ignite Innovation Lab (IGL) Digital Transformation, is an online startup incubator that provides lessons on human-centered design-thinking, digital marketing,

SUDAN ADOPTS DIGITAL PAYMENTS
Digital Payment

Sudan Joins Better Than Cash Alliance to Boost Adoption Digital Payments

Sudan will take up digital payments as it has now joined the  United Nation’s Better Than Cash Alliance. The government

SIBC
Africa Entrepreneurship

Apply For Social and Inclusive Business Camp 2020 (SIBC)

The Social & Inclusive Business Camp (SIBC) is a 4-month coaching programme to support digital African startups and founders. Since

UNIDO
Entrepreneurship Health

Apply: UNIDO Innovative Ideas and Technologies vs. COVID-19 and Beyond

United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has launched a global call aimed at identifying “Innovative Ideas and Technologies vs. COVID-19