The Empower Africa Business Platform is Now Live !!!
The collaboration marks a significant milestone in Kenya’s banking sector and sets the stage for a new era of accessible and innovative banking solutions. Founded in 2021, Fingo aims to empower youths to create a wealthier Africa with distinctly designed financial products. The startup’s collaboration with Ecobank combines the agility and innovation of a neobank with the stability and expertise of an established financial institution.
Fingo seeks to deliver financial services such as savings, insurance, and credit to its users at cheaper transfer fees, subsidized rates at pay bills, and cash-back rewards, among other features.

The African Development Bank Group has approved a one-year financing framework of up to $5.1 billion to help African countries manage rising energy and fertilizer costs, protect critical imports, and reduce their exposure to future supply shocks.

Airnergize Capital, the clean technology investment platform within New GX Capital, has closed its first fund at approximately $239 million to finance energy, water and gas infrastructure businesses across Southern Africa and other African markets.

Madica has committed up to $1 million to five African startups, expanding the pre-seed investment program into Algeria and Cameroon for the first time.