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Author: Fred Kennedy
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Ethiopian Airlines and AfDB Sign $7.8 Billion Deal to Build Africa’s Largest Airport
Ethiopian Airlines has signed a landmark agreement with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to develop Africa’s largest airport—the Bishoftu International Airport in Ethiopia.
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Lise Birikundavyi – Impact Investment Leader Driving Inclusive Growth in Africa
Lise Birikundavyi is a Burundian-Canadian investment professional and a recognized leader in impact investing and inclusive finance.
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Norfund’s Climate Fund Invests $32 Million in South Africa’s Renewable Energy Push
The Climate Investment Fund, managed by Norfund, has announced a major investment in South Africa’s renewable energy sector.
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NSIA, SEforALL, ISA, and Africa50 Launch $500 Million Renewable Energy Fund for Nigeria
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), together with Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), the International Solar Alliance (ISA), and Africa50, has launched a new initiative to boost access to clean energy in Nigeria.
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Swiss Fintech Centi and Yellow Card Partner to Simplify Money Transfers from Europe to Africa
Swiss fintech company Centi has announced a new partnership with Yellow Card, a leading cryptocurrency exchange that operates across Africa.
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Sophia Alj is Helping Africa’s Small Retailers Grow Through Tech and Finance
Sophia Alj is a Moroccan entrepreneur and the Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Chari, a fast-growing B2B e-commerce and fintech platform that is reshaping how informal retailers operate across Africa.
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IFC Grants $30 Million Facility to Egyptian Retail Chain Kazyon for Expansion
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has given a $30 million loan to Kazyon, a major Egyptian retail company, to support its growth in Morocco.
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Yanmo Omorogbe is Redefining Access to Investment in Africa
Yanmo Omorogbe is a Nigerian entrepreneur and finance professional. She is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Bamboo.
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Equator Raises $55 Million to Support African Climate Tech Startups
Equator, an African venture capital firm, has raised $55 million for its first fund aimed at supporting early-stage climate tech startups across the continent.