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African finance heavyweights slated to make an appearance at The Africa Financial Industry Summit

Published by Press Office on 19 February 2021

The inaugural Africa Financial Industry Summit will be held online this coming 10 and 11 March and gather the most influential voices and institutions in African finance.

Kobo360 is digitising cargo delivery in Africa

Published by Gloria Mwaniga Odary on 6 January 2021

Obi Ozor, CEO and co-founder of Kobo360, reveals how his vision is transforming the way African goods move across the continent.

Startups solving the decades-long challenge of moving goods around in Africa

Published by Alison Buckholtz on 17 December 2020

African e-logistics companies are jump-starting intra-regional trade. Investors are paying attention.

Beyond oil – the potential for private investment in Angola

Published by Devon Maylie on 26 January 2020

Key areas where private investment could play a pivotal role in opening the economy and driving growth.

IFC: Three promising investment opportunities in Kenya

Published by David Lawrence on 4 January 2020

Kenya’s agribusiness, affordable housing, and manufacturing sectors hold significant potential.

On the road to faster freight transport: Kobo360’s Uber for trucks

Published by Vanessa Bauza on 21 January 2019

Obi Ozor, founder and CEO of Kobo360, talks about his passion for problem solving.

Africa Deal Roundup: Renewable energy investors charged up about Africa

Published by Staff Writer on 14 January 2019

Africa’s abundance of geothermal, hydro, wind and solar resources presents an immense opportunity for energy investors. And firms seem to be taking notice.

Mossadeck Bally: How to build a business with staying power

Published by International Finance Corporation on 31 December 2018

Starting with a single hotel in the Malian capital of Bamako, Mossadeck Bally has built a chain of eight business hotels in five West African countries, bringing thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in economic activity to areas that need both.

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Neither borders nor boundaries stop this executive from Senegal

Published by Staff Writer on 6 March 2018

Talking business with Anta Babacar Ngom, CEO of Senegal’s largest poultry company.

IFC and the Africa CEO Forum partner to stimulate private investment in Africa

Published by Press Office on 8 November 2017

The partnership with the Africa CEO Forum highlights IFC’s new strategic orientation on creating markets, which includes placing Africa’s development at the heart of its priorities.

Climate-smart investment opportunities in four African countries

Published by Helen Sullivan on 28 November 2016

Highlighting the potential in renewable energy, agriculture and urban infrastructure.

The Kenyan pharmacy aiming to grow from 52 branches to 200 by the end of 2018

Published by Nelly Murungi on 24 November 2016

The story of Haltons Pharmacy.

Rwanda’s improving business environment is turning heads

Published by Kate Douglas on 1 November 2013

The 2014 Doing Business report ranks the East African country at 32nd place globally in ease of doing business.

Why infrastructure investment is a way for mining companies to mitigate political risk in Africa

Published by Kate Douglas on 15 February 2013

Mining companies should invest in infrastructure development to win the support of the local population and to mitigate political risk.

IFC

African finance heavyweights slated to make an appearance at The Africa Financial Industry Summit

Kobo360 is digitising cargo delivery in Africa

Startups solving the decades-long challenge of moving goods around in Africa

Beyond oil – the potential for private investment in Angola

IFC: Three promising investment opportunities in Kenya

On the road to faster freight transport: Kobo360’s Uber for trucks

Africa Deal Roundup: Renewable energy investors charged up about Africa

Mossadeck Bally: How to build a business with staying power

Neither borders nor boundaries stop this executive from Senegal

IFC and the Africa CEO Forum partner to stimulate private investment in Africa

Climate-smart investment opportunities in four African countries

The Kenyan pharmacy aiming to grow from 52 branches to 200 by the end of 2018

Rwanda’s improving business environment is turning heads

Why infrastructure investment is a way for mining companies to mitigate political risk in Africa

Eight agribusiness and food opportunities in Africa worth pursuing in 2021

South African soft drink brand taps into global health trend

Uber-for-tractors platform makes agricultural machinery affordable for African small-scale farmers

Creating a fruit juice business in Sierra Leone: The story of Sierra Juice

An African sneaker brand: Founder of Bathu explains how he built his business

How to build a private schools business in Africa

Namibia: Entrepreneur quits job and moves back home to start agribusiness venture

Agribusiness in Africa: Investor reveals which areas hold the most potential

Opportunities in Côte d’Ivoire: Investor highlights potential in healthcare, education and agribusiness

Agribusiness company identifies demand for African-grown superfoods in German market

High-protein biscuits: Ethiopian food startup founder gives snapshot of his business

From canned catfish to high-end fashion: West African products that are in high demand in the United States

The Flip podcast: The case for crypto in Africa with Bundle’s Yele Bademosi

Building a craft drinks brand for Kenya’s ‘movers and shakers’

Creating a fruit juice business in Sierra Leone: The story of Sierra Juice

Africa Deal Roundup: 15 deal, fundraising and exit announcements in February

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