The Ecobank Group has won 2021 African SME Bank of the Year award, for its significant contribution to the development of the SME sector during the coronavirus outbreak last year
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AVCA and APO Group partner to drive strategic trade and investments across Africa
![Abi Mustapha-Maduakor is CEO of AVCA. (Image source: African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association)](/images/166621.jpg)
Abi Mustapha-Maduakor is CEO of AVCA. (Image source: African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association)
African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA), the pan-African industry body which promotes and enables private investment in Africa, has announced its collaboration with APO Group, the leading Pan-African communications consultancy to drive trade and investment across Africa
Clean energy investment in emerging and developing economies must be a priority, says IAE
![The report underscores that clean energy investments and activities can bring substantial economic opportunities and jobs in industries. (Image source: Adobe stock)](/images/AdobeStock_230310574.jpeg)
The report underscores that clean energy investments and activities can bring substantial economic opportunities and jobs in industries. (Image source: Adobe stock)
IAE’s new report in collaboration with World Bank and World Economic Forum, has shown that concerted international efforts are needed for a sustainable and resilient economic future in developing world
Maviance closes Seed investment round from MFS Africa
In Cameroon, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) employ more than 90% of the workforce and contribute around 36% of GDP. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Maviance PLC, a Cameroon-based fintech, has closed its Seed investment round of US$3mn from the pan-African digital payments hub MFS Africa, which comes on board as a strategic investor
DP World plans to expand DUBUY.com across Africa
Currently available in Rwanda, DP World has plans to expand DUBUY.com across Africa