In a significant move set to redefine infrastructure financing in East Africa, Linzi FinCo 003 Trust, a dynamic subsidiary of the prominent Pan-African Liaison Group, has successfully listed a monumental KSh 44.79 billion Infrastructure Asset-Backed Security (IABS) on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). This landmark transaction is poised to inject crucial capital into the development […]
Kenya has officially unveiled Africa’s inaugural fully electric cold-chain delivery network, a monumental achievement forged through an innovative partnership between electric mobility trailblazer Roam and cold-chain innovator Keep It Cool (KIC). This groundbreaking collaboration marries solar-powered refrigeration with clean electric delivery motorcycles, creating a comprehensively sustainable food delivery system. This initiative directly addresses critical challenges […]
In a landmark move poised to reshape the global critical minerals landscape, MP Materials (MP.N), the operator of the only rare earths mine in the United States, has announced a multi-billion-dollar agreement with the U.S. government. This strategic partnership, unveiled on Thursday, aims to dramatically boost domestic output of rare earth magnets, a crucial step […]
In a significant boost for the burgeoning entrepreneurial ecosystem in Eswatini, Thinkroom Consulting and The Oracle Group have officially announced the launch of the Oracle Innovate Lab. This pioneering business accelerator program is set to ignite innovation and drive sustainable growth among early and growth-stage entrepreneurs across the Kingdom, with a particular focus on the […]
In a monumental leap for Kenya’s financial landscape, the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) is set to welcome its first-ever global equity-based Exchange Traded Fund (ETF). Satrix, South Africa’s preeminent provider of index-tracking funds, is poised to list its Satrix MSCI World Feeder ETF on the NSE on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. This landmark event not […]
In a move poised to reshape the landscape of global technological cooperation, Brazil and China have announced a groundbreaking partnership centered on artificial intelligence (AI) research, with a specific focus on agricultural development. This significant expansion of technological ties between the two emerging powers comes at a time when global tech alliances are undergoing a […]
South Africa’s economic landscape continues to be shaped by a confluence of global and domestic factors. This week, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) issued a critical warning to investors about sophisticated deepfake scams, while major car manufacturers faced scrutiny over vehicle recalls. These developments unfold against a backdrop of fluctuating commodity prices, ongoing efforts to […]
In a significant development poised to reshape the landscape of long-distance travel across the African continent, Kenyan mobility trailblazer BuuPass has successfully secured a strategic investment from Yango Ventures, the corporate venture arm of the rapidly expanding UAE-based tech group Yango. While the precise financial terms of this landmark deal remain undisclosed, the investment marks […]
The global venture capital landscape is buzzing with renewed vigor. The second quarter of 2025 saw a significant uptick in funding, with total investments climbing to an impressive $91 billion. This figure marks a healthy increase from the $82 billion recorded in the same quarter last year, signaling a robust recovery and a strong appetite […]
Egypt is embarking on an ambitious journey to unlock the vast potential of its mining sector, a strategic move aimed at attracting significant global investment and positioning the nation as a pivotal player in the international mineral landscape. On July 8, 2025, Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, underscored the government’s unwavering […]
The Government of Germany, in partnership with the Government of Kenya and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR),...
The United Arab Emirates is positioning itself for another year of impressive economic expansion, with government projections indicating that the...
The Republic of South Africa has officially acceded to the Establishment Agreement of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), marking a...
The Nairobi Securities Exchange has entered uncharted territory as Safaricom's newly launched Ziidi Trader platform triggers unprecedented retail participation, fundamentally...
