Kantar, the world’s data, insights and consulting company, has announced the promotion of Adeola Tejumola to lead the Insights Division of Kantar in the Middle East and Africa region.
Enygma Ventures, is looking for passionate women entrepreneurs to invest in. The venture capital fund was established by two successful women entrepreneurs who now invest in women entrepreneurs in Southern Africa.
Invest in Africa (IIA), a private sector-led initiative focused on growing local businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa to deliver positive economic impacts and create jobs, has appointed Carol Annang as its Country Director in Ghana.
The EDF Group, global player in low-carbon energy solutions, is strengthening its position on the Kenyan market by acquiring shares in Econet Energy Kenya and Bboxx Kenya.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide $138,39 million (€114.5 million) in financial support to improve the drinking water supply and promote integrate solid waste management.
InfraCo Africa, part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), has subscribed to the Acorn Holdings Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) committing to support the delivery of affordable student accommodation in Nairobi.
Kenya Breweries Limited, KBL, has launched a Diageo Bartenders Academy whose aim is to upscale, build capacity and trade engagement to Kenyan bartenders.
Aceleron, the UK developer of circular economy lithium-ion batteries, and Jirogasy, the Malagasy solar start-up, have unveiled a new partnership to deliver solar powered computers to 10,000 children a year across schools in Madagascar and East Africa.
Sibanye-Stillwater entered into an investment agreement with Keliber, expected to be implemented in March 2021, subject to the approval by the South African Reserve Bank.
According to the Cameroonian Ministry of Transports, the parties agreed to suspend the installation of GPS on trucks that transport goods to the Central African Republic because of the large number of vehicles currently waiting for the installation of that equipment at the port of Douala.
Considering the annual remittance of about $24 billion from the diaspora, Novarick Homes, a property development company has unlocked new investment opportunities for this year.
British Airways operated by Comair, South Africa’s premium full-service airline, announced the reopening of bookings for daily regional flights between Johannesburg and Harare.
The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and Shell Foundation announced a new collaboration to bring affordable renewable energy to more than 5 million people in low-income areas of Africa and Asia by 2025.
Minbos Resources announced it has received firm commitments from sophisticated investors to subscribe for a placement of approximately 91.25 million fully paid ordinary shares (Shares) in the Company.