Category: Key developments

The Malian industrial conglomerate Ibi Group, known for its work in aviation, renewable energies, and irrigation systems, has expanded its operations into the urban transport sector with the launch of a new subsidiary, Angata.

Kenya has opened a center of excellence for biodiversity and climate in Nairobi.

Gebeya, a leading Pan-African talent cloud company, has announced a strategic partnership with O’Reilly, a respected provider of technology and business learning solutions, to empower African professionals in the digital age.

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.

Digital payments providers Onafriq and M-PESA signed an International Money Transfer Agreement to simplify how Ethiopians abroad can send money back home.

Tappi, a Kenyan digital commerce platform designed for micro, small, and medium-sized businesses (MSMEs), has announced its expansion into Côte d’Ivoire.

Ride-hailing platform Bolt has launched a new initiative in Kenya called the Bolt Accelerator Program.

Nala, a Tanzanian financial technology company, has announced the development of its own payment platform, Rafiki, to enhance its remittance services across Africa.

Microsoft Kenya’s Africa Development Centre (ADC) has launched the Women Inspiring and Nurturing Students (WINS) program.