“We are delighted to partner with ISA to support the development of solar energy in Africa,” said Alain Ebobissé, CEO of Africa50. “This partnership will help to accelerate the deployment of solar energy in Africa and improve the lives of millions of Africans,” he added.
Incofin Investment Management, through the Nutritious Food Financing Facility (N3F) and in partnership with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), has invested in three food companies in East Africa: Soy Afric in Kenya, and Mkuza Chicks and Rainbow Haulage in Tanzania, to boost nutrition and food security in the region.
FrontEdge, a Nigerian fintech startup based in Lagos, has successfully raised $10 million in a seed round of funding, with over 70% of the capital contributed through debt financing.
Mastercard has announced a $2.04 million investment in a partnership with Wowzi, Africa’s leading influencer marketing platform, and Masria Digital Payments (MDP) to empower African creators.
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