London, UK, May 2021: Crasner Ventures, the early-stage venture capital investor that supports businesses led by female founders and entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds, announces its investment […]
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The Legatum Center for Development & Entrepreneurship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA) launches the inaugural Legatum Foundry Fellowship for entrepreneurs in Africa
Fellowship applications open on May 3, 2021 for entrepreneurs working and living in Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal. The Legatum Center for […]
New report outlines shifting patterns of infrastructure funding in Africa
Baker McKenzie’s latest report – New Dynamics: Shifting Patterns in Africa’s Infrastructure Funding – shows the state of the African infrastructure market, and how the major global […]
Greenpeace and Western Anti Africa Energy Groups Take the Wrong Approach to East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) in Uganda and Tanzania
By NJ Ayuk, Executive President of the African Energy Chamber. If someone were to put me on the spot and ask me to name an […]
African Energy Developments Demand Sustained Investment with new projects in Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda, and Senegal
A recent uptick in direct investment activities in Africa’s energy sector sheds light on the role of sustained investor interest in catalyzing socio-economic growth. In […]
The SEC’s Circular On The Trading Of Foreign Securities By Investment Platforms In Nigeria
By Ibrahim Moshood, Associate, Centurion Law Group The apex regulator of securities in Nigeria, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has issued a circular, with respect to […]
Improving energy efficiency and interconnectivity in Africa through regional economic integration
Adedeji Adeniran Chukwuka Onyekwena Sone Osakwe CSEA AFRICA – CENTRE FOR THE STUDY OF THE ECONOMIES OF AFRICA March 2021 Affordable and efficient energy supply […]
The Rise Fund to invest $200 million in Airtel Africa’s mobile money business, at $2.65 billion valuation
Airtel Africa to explore potential listing of mobile money business within four years. Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services, with […]
AVEVA Accelerates Commitment to Invest in People and Sustainability
ESG is Highlighted as Important Focus Area for Industrial Software Leader AVEVA, a global leader in engineering and industrial software, has announced at the end […]
The top 5 reasons why investing in Ireland makes sense for African businesses
By Daireann Gibson, Managing Partner at Gibson & Associates Solicitors Ireland is becoming an increasingly popular destination for individuals from across Africa who are looking […]