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Egypt inaugurates BSH’s first African Bosch factory, a €55M investment boosting local manufacturing and industrial growth

In a momentous stride for its industrial and economic landscape, Egypt has officially inaugurated the first home appliance factory for BSH Hausgeräte GmbH – the German-owned giant behind the globally renowned Bosch brand – on the African continent. This landmark facility, representing a substantial investment exceeding €55 million (approximately $64.50 million USD), marks a pivotal […]

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Sh250 Million Chilli Plant Set To Ignite Economic Boom for Coast Farmers in Kenya

A transformative era has dawned for chilli farmers in Kenya’s coastal region with the official commissioning of a state-of-the-art Sh250 million (approximately US$1.9 million) processing plant in Malindi town. This significant investment, spearheaded by Equator Kenya Limited (EKL) and backed by strategic international partnerships, is poised to revolutionize the agribusiness landscape for thousands of smallholder […]

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Xiaomi Unveils Monumental $28 Billion R&D Investment

In a move set to reverberate across the global technology landscape, Chinese consumer electronics titan Xiaomi has announced an unprecedented commitment: a staggering 200 billion yuan (approximately US$28 billion) will be poured into research and development (R&D) between 2026 and 2030. This monumental investment, revealed by founder and CEO Lei Jun during a highly anticipated […]

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Ethiopia Opens Banking Sector to Foreign Investment for the First Time in Decades

In a landmark decision poised to reshape its economic landscape, Ethiopia’s central bank has introduced a long-anticipated directive permitting foreign banks and investors to operate within its financial sector. This milestone signals a significant advance in the nation’s ongoing economic liberalization efforts and follows the parliamentary approval of a revised banking law in December 2024. […]

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Telkom Kenya workers demand urgent state bailout as investor hopes fade

The halls of Telkom Kenya, once a symbol of national telecommunications prowess, are now echoing with the growing frustration of its workforce. Employees of the state-owned telco are increasingly vocal, pushing for an urgent state bailout as hopes for a strategic investor dwindle. This plea comes after years of unfulfilled promises and failed attempts by […]

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NSIA Spearheads $50 Billion Initiative for Africa’s Climate and Infrastructure Future

In a landmark move poised to reshape Africa’s economic and environmental landscape, the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has officially launched an ambitious pan-African investment platform. This groundbreaking initiative aims to mobilize a staggering $50 billion in blended finance by 2030, specifically targeting critical sectors such as infrastructure, agriculture, and climate-resilient projects across the continent. […]

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Kenyan Used Car Marketplace Peach Cars Secures US$11 Million Series A Funding

In a pivotal development poised to redefine the landscape of vehicle transactions across East Africa, Peach Cars, a Nairobi-based used car marketplace, has successfully raised US$11 million in Series A funding. This significant capital injection is set to accelerate the company’s ambitious efforts to digitize and formalize the often-fragmented and opaque used car market in […]

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Global FDI Falls Amid Geopolitical Storms, But the Digital Economy Charts a Course for Unprecedented Growth – UNCTAD Report Reveals Shifting Investment Tides

In a landscape increasingly defined by shifting geopolitical alliances, persistent economic headwinds, and the relentless march of technological innovation, the latest World Investment Report from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) paints a nuanced, somewhat paradoxical picture of global foreign direct investment (FDI). While the headline figure suggests a modest 4% overall […]

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Angola Becomes Shareholder in Africa Finance Corporation

In a significant stride towards fostering sustainable development and accelerating regional integration across Africa, the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, today announced that the Republic of Angola has become its latest sovereign shareholder. This pivotal equity investment not only deepens an already robust partnership but also serves as a resounding […]

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