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Author: Fred Kennedy
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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.
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Tarneem Saeed is Powering E-Commerce in Sudan
Tarneem Saeed is a Sudanese lawyer and entrepreneur leading one of the most exciting digital transformations in Sudan.
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Microsoft Commits Over $285 Million to Expand Cloud and AI Infrastructure in South Africa
Tech giant Microsoft has unveiled plans to invest approximately USD 285 million (ZAR 5.4 billion) by the end of 2027 to enhance its hyperscale cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in South Africa.