SolarX
Acquisition Business Energy

Engie Expands Footprint in Africa As it Acquires Mobisol, an Off Grid Solar Solution

Engie, a global leader in providing clean energy solutions, has expanded its footprint in Africa through the acquisition of Mobisol,

Fintech
Business Economy Fintech

Nigerian Fintechs: Quick And Effective But Can They Be Trusted?

Ugochukwu Festus, a businessman at the popular computer village in Lagos was in dire need of cash to clear his

Merck
Accelerator Africa Health

Four Health Tech Startups Selected For Merck Accelerator Africa Startup Program

Four health tech startups have been selected for the Merck Accelerator, in partnership with Make-IT in Africa and Hybr from

E-commerce 
Ecommerce SMEs Social Entrepreneurship

Tearing Down Barriers for the Growth of African Rural E-commerce 

The rise and growth of e-commerce in the world and primarily in Africa has created a lot of business opportunities,

BBOXX
Africa Energy Investment

Africa focused Off-grid Solar Firm, BBOXX Secures $50m Series D Funding Led by Mitsubishi

BBOXX, an Africa-focused off-grid solar firm has closed a $50 million Series D funding round led by a substantial investment

Traders of Africa
Competition Entrepreneurship Startup

Traders of Africa Wins Nigeria Finals of Entrepreneurship World Cup Competition

Traders of Africa (TOA), a startup that is unlocking regional trade in Africa has captured first prize at the national

Nomanini
Fintech Funding Venture Capital

Nomanini, a SA Headquartered Fintech Startup Raises $4m Funding Round

Nomanini, a South African headquartered fintech startup for the informal retail ecosystem, has announced a $4m funding round led by

Itanna Accelerator Program
Accelerator Entrepreneurship Investment

Four Tech Startups Selected For 2nd Itanna Accelerator Program

Four tech startups have been selected to take part in the 2nd Itanna Accelerator Program which opened applications earlier this

Palladium
Africa Energy Investment

Naasakle and PEG Africa Receive Investment From New Palladium Impact Fund

Naasakle, a woman-owned shea nut harvesting business in Ghana and PEG Africa, an off-grid solar company have received undisclosed investment

ENGIE
Energy Entrepreneurship Funding

Apply For ENGIE Africa Challenge 2019 For Clean Cooking Solutions 

ENGIE is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. In response to the urgency of climate change, the ambition