Off-grid solar provider d.light and impact investor African Frontier Capital partner on new financing to support consumer loans for solar and high efficiency appliances in East Africa
Business, Kenya News, Startups
Skincare firm, Uncover successfully closes oversubscribed $1.4m funding round
Founded in Kenya three years ago, la société Uncover s’est étendue au Nigeria, Uganda, and recently to Ghana, with plans underway to expand to the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC.
In light of Plastic Free July®, Fortis X has launched Africa’s first biodegradable and recyclable plant-based packaging, providing a crucial alternative to single-use plastics. Given the pressing issue of plastic waste in South Africa, where only 10% of the 122 million tons of annual waste is recycled, Fortis X’s innovation offers a beacon of hope. Nicholas De Beer, Director of Fortis X, emphasises that their sugarcane-derived biopolymer bottles represent a significant step toward mitigating plastic pollution and its detrimental impacts on our environment and health. In addition to offering an eco-friendly alternative for various products, Fortis X’s plant-based bottles have already garnered support from notable brands like SOGA Organic®, BOS Ice Tea, and Omnia Natura. Moreover, recycling plastic water bottles can save enough energy to power a 60-watt light bulb for six hours, highlighting the broader benefits of embracing sustainable packaging solutions.
The executive leadership team of MMH & Partners Africa can officially confirm that the local healthcare consultancy has developed a three-tiered response plan to eradicate and prevent the continued spread of the mpox virus in South Africa.
Specno is excited to confirm the announcement that its bi-annual Founders Den event will be taking place in Johannesburg later this month. The gathering, which usually takes place in Cape Town, aims to shape the future of business in South Africa, by bringing together a number of visionary entrepreneurs, tech industry leaders, and investors.
Momint, Africa’s leading Web3 platform based in South Africa, has secured a $50,000 grant from the DFINITY Foundation, a Swiss non-profit organization known for having the largest blockchain R&D team globally.
Africa Travel, Egypt News
Swissôtel Sharm El Sheikh Introduces the First-Ever All-Inclusive Swissôtel Experience Worldwide
Swissôtel, a premium brand within Accor’s unparalleled brand portfolio, is delighted to announce the opening of its first all-inclusive resort.
Energy, Kenya News
FROM RUSSIA TO KENYA AND SOUTH AFRICA: GLOBAL ACTIVISTS UNITE FOR A SUSTAINABLE, NUCLEAR-FREE FUTURE
In solidarity with the anti-nuclear power movement in Kenya where a proposed nuclear power station is set to be built within the next decade, eco-justice organisations from South Africa and Russia are on a visit to the Republic of Kenya to share insights and learnings, from their experiences of living with nuclear energy, in their respective countries and opposing nuclear as civil society. The Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI) and Earthlife Africa Johannesburg, both from South Africa – where the Minister of Energy and Electricity recently announced that the procurement of 2500MW of new nuclear power was “at an advanced stage” – and Ecodefense from Russia, and Right Livelihood Awards are meeting Kenyan civil society at the proposed site in Kilifi, to stand together in opposition of any new nuclear stations in Africa.
In recent times, the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events have escalated, posing significant challenges across the globe. In many regions, relentless rains have led to catastrophic flooding, disrupting lives and livelihoods.
New Early-Stage Fund to Support African Founders in Achieving Product-Market Fit
Fintech, Malawi News, South Africa News
Fintech’s transformative potential: Empower customers through self-education
The most powerful thing a fintech can do is enable its customers to educate themselves. Mukuru, a leading next-generation financial services provider, started out as a remittance company but has evolved into a platform with a suite of different financial products and services. Mukuru CEO, Andy Jury, says that formalised financial education obviously plays a crucial role in a fintech’s business, but customers that trust and repeatedly use a new product or service, such as a digital store of money, go through a natural learning process and are then more comfortable being exposed to more sophisticated products.
In the piece, Sean Taylor, Co-Founder & Director at Insight Consulting, shares insight on the critical role of data quality KPIs in driving business success.
Xprizo, a cutting-edge iGaming fintech platform, has amplified its global reach with the launch of its iOS app. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth and development as a fintech platform serving the underbanked and unbanked demographics.
Business, Interview, South Africa News
Ethel Kuuya: Visionary Leader, Founder, Author and CEO of Advisory Kulture
As an influential leader, Ethel presents a visionary philosophy that can inspire the next generation. Her transformative approach sets a new standard for leadership, which is crucial for nurturing future leaders. Her consulting firm, Advisory Kulture, offers successful leadership training that has been effective across various sectors.
Building on the success of its first edition, and in response to calls for a follow-up conference, the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference has confirmed it will return to Windhoek from 20-22 August 2024.
African News, Business
How Africa Trades by Professor David Luke wins BCA African Business Book of the Year
David Luke, Professor in Practice and Strategic Director at the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa at the LSE, wins the prestigious award for his book How Africa Trades at the BCA African Business Book of the Year Awards.
Twiva Ltd, Kenya’s pioneering AI-driven and influencer-powered social commerce platform, is celebrating a significant milestone after winning two prestigious accolades at the Kenya E-commerce Awards held at the Movenpick Hotel. Twiva proudly announces its victories in the E-commerce awards, bagging at 1st place, the Top Rising Star, Ecommerce Award and at first runner-up position, for the Best Social Commerce Platform; categories.
Alain Schram, Sales Manager at Vox talks fibre-to-the-business trends and how cost-effective connectivity is reigniting the small to medium enterprise
When it comes to online shopping, it’s not just customers who can fall victim to scams. Many scams target businesses and sellers, making it essential for anyone selling goods online to understand how to avoid these pitfalls and what steps to take if their business is affected.
African countries saw 15 credit rating downgrades and only 4 upgrades to their sovereign bonds last year, says leading specialty (re)insurance group Chaucer.
From Burundi to Tanzania and Uganda, Africa’s freedom champions are improving the lives of millions of people
With data breaches tracked by the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) rising from 1,860 incidents in 2021 to 3,205 in 2023, affecting over 353 million people, a strong response strategy is urgently needed. Richard Frost, Head of Consulting at Armata, emphasises the significance of investing in the “what happens next” aspect of cybersecurity. Important points to consider are the risks associated with paying ransoms, the role of digital forensics, and the necessity of proactive prevention measures.