The fund will target specialist banks, microfinance institutions, leasing, and factoring companies, fintech and other non-bank financial institutions. (Image source: Verdant Capital)
Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund (VCHF) has reached its first closing at US$36mn of committed capital and support for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSME) through investment in financial institutions
Isizwe offers unlimited Wi-Fi access in townships and informal settlements on a low-cost, pay-per-use basis. . (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Isizwe, an internet service provider that offers online access to low-income communities, has raised US$460,000 in funding from Global Innovation Fund (GIF) to de-risk its model and encourage further investment
The real GDP growth in Q3 2021 mainly reflects stronger output in the diamond and wholesale and retail industries. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Statistics Botswana’s (StatsBots) latest data release shows that the real GDP has expanded by 8.4% year-over-year in the Q3 2021 compared with a contraction of 4.5% year-over-year in the Q3 2020
The Fund is expected to enhance the private sector by deploying technology-enabled business models for small and medium enterprises. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved an equity investment pool of US$11.8mn towards the first close of the Janngo Start-Up Fund, a pan-African tech start-up fund
Elise Donovan, CEO of BVI Finance. (Image source: BVI Finance)
In an exclusive interview with African Review, Elise Donovan, CEO of BVI Finance, discussed why the world’s leading economies are pivoting towards Africa and how the BVI can support the continent achieve its potential
The Carmix 3.5TT is renowned for its robust performance in concrete mixing. (Image source: Carmix)
Genuine Volvo Parts are specifically developed, tested and approved to get the very best results from your Volvo machine. (Image source: Volvo CE)
The transaction will give TotalEnergies an interest in hydropower projects in Uganda, Rwanda and Malawi
The Cat G3520 Fast Response natural-gas generator set is available for dealers around the world. (Image source: Cat)
Hyde Johannesburg marks a major milestone for Ennismore as the brand’s first hotel in Africa. (Image source: Ennismore)
Gary Bradshaw of Omniflex outlines key needs for remote monitoring. (Image source: Omniflex)
African Development Bank funds feasibility for Rwanda’s US$100mn cable car to improve urban transport access. (Image source: AfDB)
OEPA aims to support transformative projects such as rooftop solar installations, battery storage systems, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and grid improvements
Globeleq's Menengai project advances
CEVA Logistics has already built a strong operational base in Cameroon
