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“We are delighted to partner with ISA to support the development of solar energy in Africa,” said Alain Ebobissé, CEO of Africa50. “This partnership will help to accelerate the deployment of solar energy in Africa and improve the lives of millions of Africans,” he added.

Ten promising startups have been selected to compete in the African final of the prestigious Latitude59 competition.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has extended a local-currency loan of ZAR 170 million (roughly US$10 million) to South African digital lender Lula Lend (Pty) Ltd, in a move designed to bolster working-capital access for the country’s micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).

Maia Capital Partners has committed R150 million (US$9.12 million) in mezzanine debt financing to South African renewable energy company Nesa Power, providing growth capital to expand its commercial and industrial (C&I) solar business and increase its portfolio of long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs).