Category: Key developments

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has unveiled the 100 women-led startup owners chosen to participate in its She Wins Africa program.

Africa is experiencing a surge in online consumerism, becoming a key player in the global digital commerce landscape, according to a new report by EBANX, a global fintech company.

Teraco, a leading African provider of carrier-neutral colocation data centers, has announced plans to build a 120-megawatt (MW) utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in South Africa’s Free State province.

Gebeya, a pioneer in African tech talent development, has announced a significant shift in its focus, transitioning from a SaaS-enabled tech talent marketplace to an all-in-one talent cloud provider.

Mastercard and Glovo, a leading app connecting users with diverse services, have joined forces to combat hunger and support education in underserved communities across Kenya and Nigeria.

Ghanaian digital freight forwarder Jetstream Africa has launched Jetvision.ai, an artificial intelligence-powered platform aimed at streamlining cross-border trade across the continent.

Nigerian AgTech startup UfarmX has joined forces with Africa GreenTec, a leading provider of sustainable energy solutions to empower women farmers in Senegal through customized solutions that promote sustainable development across the country’s agricultural value chain.

The World Bank has committed $120 million to support the construction of Kenya’s first-ever vaccine production facility.

In a move set to shake up the African wholesale data landscape, Airtel Africa has announced the launch of Airtel Africa Telesonic Limited (Telesonic).