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Author: Fred Kennedy
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From Medicine to Tech: Dr. Emmanuel Okeleji Is Revolutionizing HR in Africa
Dr. Emmanuel Okeleji is a Nigerian medical doctor turned tech entrepreneur. He is best known as the co-founder and CEO of SeamlessHR.
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AfDB Backs Zambeef with $32 Million Guarantee to Scale Food Production and Support Local Farmers
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a Zambian Kwacha-backed Risk Sharing Credit Guarantee worth $32 million to help finance Zambeef Products Plc’s $100 million expansion plan in Zambia.
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Top Startups and Investor Honored at AfricArena Lagos Summit 2025
The 2025 AfricArena Lagos Fintech, Mobility & Logistics Summit concluded on a high note at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, with five startups and one investor recognized for their outstanding contributions to Africa’s tech innovation space.
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CREI Secures $40 Million for Renewable Energy Project in Mali
Communication & Renewable Energy Infrastructure (CREI), the energy division of Ieng Group, has secured $40 million in bridge financing to expand renewable energy systems for telecom towers in Mali.
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IFC and TLG Capital Launch $75M Fund to Help African SMEs Stay Afloat
To help small and medium-sized businesses in Africa access the financing they need, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and investment firm TLG Capital have launched a new private credit initiative.
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Kofa Raises $8.1 Million in Pre-Series A Funding to Expand Clean Energy Access in Urban Africa
Ghanaian energy technology startup Kofa has raised $8.1 million in a pre-Series A funding round aimed at scaling its battery-swapping network across cities in Africa.
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Renew Capital Backs Ghanaian Startup Tendo to Boost Online Entrepreneurship
Impact investment firm Renew Capital has announced an investment in Tendo, a digital platform based in Ghana that enables people to launch their own online businesses with no upfront cost.
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Kenza Lahlou is Building Africa’s Future by Backing Bold Founders
Kenza Lahlou is a Moroccan venture capitalist and technology ecosystem builder, recognized for her contributions to Africa’s startup landscape.
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Nigerian Investment Firm C-One Ventures Acquires Microfinance Bank, Bankly
C-One Ventures, a Nigerian investment company with a focus on technology and finance, has completed the acquisition of Bankly, a licensed microfinance bank.