Tag: Africa

Google announces second $4 million Black Founders fund

Folarin Aiyegbusi  Access to capital continues to pose a challenge for businesses in Africa, especially for women. For Evelyn Kaingu , CEO of Lupiya , this challenge represented an opportunity to leverage technology to support an underserved…

Deloitte launches effort to address health care equity in Africa

Deloitte has announced the launch of the Deloitte Africa Health Equity Institute (DAHEI), which uses data and analytics, research as well as strategic partnerships with government and health care organisations to advance…

How business incubators are helping entrepreneurs in Africa

Small & medium enterprises (SMEs) are the engine of economic growth in Africa, particularly when small businesses develop their potential to expand and contribute to job creation. According to the World Bank,…

African capital markets continue steady development

 2018 saw a continuation of what has become a consistent theme of improvement in Africa’s capital markets. Upgrades in trading and settlement systems and the introduction of new instruments in a number…

Scramble for African Real Estate to reach a fever pitch

Demand for investment in African real estate is expected to reach a fever pitch in 2018, and beyond, as the continent’s markets turn to growth after years of trying trading conditions. Following…