Citibank, N.A., London Branch (“Citi”), Rand Merchant Bank, a division of FirstRand Bank Limited (“RMB”), The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited (“Standard Bank”), Standard Chartered Bank (“Standard Chartered”) and their respective Affiliates, mandated by the Government of the Republic of Kenya as Bookrunners and Initial Mandated Lead Arrangers, are pleased to announce the successful closure of a USD 500 million 3-year and...
African beverage trends are driven by innovation and culture. From the cherished rituals of traditional tea and coffee to the emerging popularity of carbonated soft drinks and fruit juices. Africa's beverage market is evolving rapidly, reflecting changing consumer preferences and the impact of various socio-economic factors.
Smollan representing some of the world’s most loved FMCG and commerce brands, gives a glimpse...
Global development financiers attending this year’s Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Fund’s forum in Vienna, Austria, have pledged a strong commitment to remodel their investments to support green projects at scale.
The delegates, representing multilateral development banks and intergovernmental institutions, said business and political leaders must do more to stimulate capital deployment from the private sector.
Muhammad Al Jasser, chairman...
In a gesture of gratitude and love, award winning singer, songwriter and performer, Alikiba is embarking on a monumental journey to honor the unwavering support and devotion of his fans in Kenya. With hearts filled with joy and excitement, Alikiba proudly presents a captivating tour, exclusively dedicated to the true heroes and heroines who have stood by his side...
The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE), under development by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) in Abuja, Nigeria, has received the award for the Best Health Deal in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region.
The award, presented at the 15th Annual EMEA Finance Achievement and Project Awards Charity Dinner in London on 7th June, recognises the AMCE as the...
The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has released its 2022 Annual Report. The report shows solid performance over the year, recording a significant increase in lending to the Bank Group’s regional member countries in the face of a challenging global environment for Africa.
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“Amid multiple global shocks, the Bank once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to African...
Pic 001: Dr. George Githaiga from the Aga Khan University Hospital preparing a volunteer to donate blood during the M-TIBA blood drive
Pic 002: Dr. George Githaiga (L) from the Aga Khan University Hospital with Mr. Moses G Kuria, Managing Director M-TBA during a blood drive to celebrate World Blood Donor Day. The two organisations partnered to collect blood and increase much...
KnowBe4 (https://www.KnowBe4.com), the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, announced that its newest SecurityCoach product has revealed the top 10 risky behaviours that employees have engaged in on their work devices. SecurityCoach-Infographic
SecurityCoach helps IT/security professionals to develop a strong security culture by enabling real-time security coaching of their users in response to risky...
By Francis Tay
In the African tech ecosystem, and even in “traditional” business environments, the time it takes a founder to create and land the opportunity to pitch to potential investors and major clients far outweighs the pitch itself.
In my experience working within the ecosystem, it can take weeks of accumulated phone calls, emails, and face-to-face meetings to get some...
Creators come to Instagram every day to create and connect, grow their audience, and build their business. With more than 2 billion people using Instagram each month, Instagram offers a global reach and wide breadth of features, which makes it a one-stop-shop for all creators and offers a variety of opportunities and experiences for creators everywhere.
However, when you are...
