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Author: Fred Kennedy
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LeapFrog Secures $60 Million EIB Support to Scale Climate Solutions in Africa, Asia
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has pledged $60 million to support the climate-focused initiatives of LeapFrog Investments, a private equity firm targeting green growth in emerging markets.
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Blue Earth Capital Invests $25 Million in Robust International to Support Agriculture Processing in Nigeria
Blue Earth Capital has committed $25 million in private credit funding to Robust International, a company that processes and exports agricultural products like cashews and sesame seeds.
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Nnenna Nwabufo Is Shaping Africa’s Future Through Regional Integration and Economic Development
Nnenna Lily Nwabufo is a Nigerian economist and development leader who has dedicated over three decades to advancing Africa’s growth through her work at the African Development Bank (AfDB).
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Crossfin Backs DigiSquad to Boost Financial Inclusion in Africa
South African investment firm Crossfin, known for its focus on financial technology, has announced a new investment in DigiSquad, a payments advisory company based in Johannesburg.
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Sierra Leone Gets Its First Digital Banking Super App with Support from Velmie
Global banking technology company Velmie has supported the launch of Vult, Sierra Leone’s first digital banking super app, to help expand access to financial services in the country.
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Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund Partners with CCA to Support MSMEs in Africa
A new partnership between the Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund and Capital Connect Africa (CCA) is aiming to tackle one of the biggest challenges faced by African micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs): access to financing.
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Serge Ekue is Advancing West Africa’s Development Through Strategic Finance and Regional Cooperation
Serge Ekue is a Togolese banker, development finance expert, and a prominent figure in West Africa’s economic landscape.
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Huawei Launches Smart Warehouse in South Africa to Transform African Logistics
Huawei South Africa has unveiled a cutting-edge smart warehouse in Johannesburg, marking a major development in the region’s logistics landscape.
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Zimi Gets $320,000 to Turn Electric Vehicles into Backup Power Sources in South Africa
South African electric vehicle startup Zimi has received a grant of $320,000 (about R6 million) from the Energy and Environment Partnership (EEP Africa Trust Fund).