The Empower Africa Business Platform is Now Live !!!
Siemens Did you know that the digital gap in Africa remains a significant challenge, with internet penetration estimated to be around 39.3%
The facility will provide the necessary financial resources to support the growth and development of private sector operations in Africa, which will, in turn, create more jobs, increase productivity, and foster inclusive economic growth. The loan will support various private sector operations, including infrastructure development, agribusiness, energy, and manufacturing. It will also provide financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Africa, which is critical to job creation and economic growth.
Global venture capital firm 500 Global has partnered with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to introduce its first founder-focused programs in Nairobi.
Nigeria-founded mobility startup Moove has entered into a strategic partnership with Waymo, a global leader in autonomous driving technology, to establish operations in the United States.
At the Unstoppable Africa 2025 forum, held alongside the 80th United Nations General Assembly, Zimbabwean tycoon Strive Masiyiwa, founder of Econet Global and Cassava Technologies, announced an ambitious plan to build Africa’s first pan-continental network of AI factories.