Five African businesses working across agriculture, natural ingredients, aquaculture and sustainable production have been selected for a new investment-readiness programme targeting a combined US$10 million in fundraising, highlighting the commercial.
Egyptian clean-technology company NoorNation has raised US$1.05 million in seed funding to expand its decentralised energy solutions, including solar-powered irrigation designed to help farmers reduce their reliance on diesel pumps.
Africa’s global partnerships are increasingly shaped by the continent’s need to expand trade, attract productive investment, strengthen food security and accelerate technological development. The third Russia–Africa Summit, held in Moscow.
South Africa’s October 2026 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) carries a valuable lesson for governments across Africa: fiscal credibility is not built by announcing austerity. It is built by demonstrating.
Nigeria is positioning itself for a greater role in Africa’s digital economy, with plans for a major investment in artificial intelligence-ready data centres aimed at strengthening the country’s computing capacity.
South Africa’s energy transition is about more than generating renewable electricity; it is also about ensuring that young people in affected communities can build sustainable livelihoods from the shift. The.
Ghana’s shea industry is attracting fresh investment as agribusiness innovators seek to strengthen value chains, improve market access and create better economic opportunities for women farmers. Vitara, formerly known.
Sub-Saharan Africa has made real strides in getting girls into primary school. UNESCO reports that the region achieved gender parity in primary enrolment in 2021, a milestone worth celebrating. Yet.
Rwanda is strengthening its agricultural value chain through a new investment supporting four home-grown enterprises developing solutions to food production, processing, storage and safety challenges. The four businesses have.
Nigeria’s technology ecosystem continues to demonstrate the capacity of African entrepreneurs to develop solutions across sectors, from financial services and healthcare to agriculture, logistics and education. Yet, for many startups,.
