“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.
Standard Chartered Bank and British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, have signed a $350 million risk participation agreement aimed at supporting the trade finance needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and corporates in Africa and South Asia.
South African fintech startup Happy Pay has secured R32 million ($1.8 million) in pre-seed funding to fuel its growth and expand its Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) offerings.
Roboost, a pioneering AI-powered logistics startup, has secured a $3 million investment round.
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