The Empower Africa Business Platform is Now Live !!!
Through this partnership, YALI and Microsoft ADC will work together to equip African youth with the digital skills they need to succeed in the 21st-century workforce. The partnership will leverage the YALI network of young leaders and Microsoft’s resources to provide training and mentorship in digital skills such as data analysis, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing.
This will help young Africans acquire the technical skills and knowledge required for jobs in the digital economy, where demand for skilled workers is rapidly increasing.

The African Development Bank Group has approved a $61 million funding package to help expand access to finance for women-led businesses in Nigeria, with a strong focus on agriculture and other sectors critical to economic growth.

Kenyan startup Lipa Later has entered into a strategic partnership with Mastercard to accelerate the adoption of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solutions throughout Africa.

Ride-hailing company Bolt has introduced electric motorcycles to its Kenyan fleet.