Africa’s $150 Billion Infrastructure Gap — and What It Means for the Continent’s Future
Africa faces a $150B yearly infrastructure gap. Explore the causes, climate-finance shortfall, and opportunities for investment across key sectors.
Key Developments
Critical business developments shaping Africa’s economic future
Trending News
Airtel Africa Breaks Ground on Landmark Data Center in Lagos
Airtel Africa has officially begun construction on its first data center in Lagos, marking a significant milestone for the telecommunications giant.
Kuramo Capital Management to Invest $150 Million in Female-Led Startups Across Africa
Kuramo Capital Management, a prominent investment management firm with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), has announced its ambitious plan to invest $150 million in supporting female-led startups throughout the African continent over the next decade.
Nigerian Fintech LemFi Teams Up With Visa Partnership to Facilitate Cross-Border Transactions in Asia
Nigerian fintech company LemFi has signed a strategic deal with Visa’s Cross-Border Solutions division to fuel its international expansion into key markets like China, India, and Pakistan.
New Investments
Latest funding rounds and investment opportunities across the continent
South Africa’s Business Partners Launches $4 Million Fund to Back Women-Owned SMEs
South Africa’s Business Partners Limited (BPL) has unveiled a new financing initiative: the Basadi-Women Growth Fund, a R90 million (around US$4 million) facility aimed squarely at supporting women-led small and medium enterprises.
M-Kopa secures $250 million in one of Africa’s biggest tech fundraisings
M-KOPA, a pioneering company in the field of asset financing and renewable energy solutions in Africa, has secured over $250 million in a combination of debt and equity funding.
BII and PIC Sign Strategic Deal to Deepen Investment in Key African Sectors
British International Investment (BII) and South Africa’s Public Investment Corporation (PIC) have formalized a new alliance aimed at strengthening their collaborative efforts to channel investments across Africa.
Botswana Inks Historic Game-Changing Diamond Deal with De Beers
Botswana and De Beers have concluded a historic 10-year agreement that strengthens the country’s position in diamond sales while reinforcing its critical mining sector.
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