Month: August 2024
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Cynthia Wandia: Kenyan Entrepreneur and Fintech Innovator Driving Financial Inclusion in Africa
Cynthia Wandia is a Kenyan entrepreneur and business leader. She is the co-founder and CEO of Kwara.
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Ecobank Announces 12 Finalists for its Fintech Challenge
Ecobank, a leading pan-African banking group, has unveiled the twelve finalists vying for the US$50,000 grand prize in its seventh annual Fintech Challenge.
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Gilles Kounou: Leading Tech Innovator and Advocate for Digital Transformation in Africa
Gilles Kounou is a prominent entrepreneur and technology leader from Benin.
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Treepz Makes History as the First Corporate Mobility Startup in Africa to Complete an International Cross-Border Rental Trip
Treepz, a leading African corporate mobility startup, has achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing the continent’s first cross-border rental trip between Nigeria and Benin Republic.
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KawiSafi Fund Gets $10 Million Boost from AfDB for Climate Projects
The KawiSafi Fund is set to receive a significant boost of $10 million from the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) to support climate-focused businesses in Africa.
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Delila Kidanu: Championing Youth Empowerment and Gender Equality in Africa
Delila Kidanu is a notable figure in the social impact and development sectors, particularly recognized for her work in Ethiopia and Africa at large.
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South Africa’s Eastgate Shopping Centre Unveils Africa’s Largest Rooftop Solar Installation
Eastgate Shopping Centre is set to become the proud owner of Africa’s largest registered rooftop solar installation. The final phase of the project is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
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Open Access Energy Secures $750K Investment to Power South Africa’s Clean Energy Transition
Open Access Energy (OAE), a South African energy management software startup, has secured a substantial boost to its operations.
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Samaila Zubairu: A Trailblazer in African Investment and Economic Development
Samaila Zubairu is a distinguished figure in the African investment landscape, celebrated for his impactful contributions to economic development across the continent.