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Global Cost-Of-Living Crisis Intensifies, Threatening Economic Stability and Social Unrest
COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS Ranked as the most severe global risk over the next two years by GRPS respondents, a global Cost-of-living crisis is already here, with inflationary pressures disproportionately hitting those that can least afford it.
Forging Connections: Fontys University of Applied Science Representatives Explore Synergies with Enterprise Bureau
In an effort to explore potential avenues for collaboration and promote the startup ecosystem in Africa, representatives from Fontys University of Applied Science in the Netherlands and Academic City University College visited Enterprise Bureau
The Three Secrets to Successful Business Partnerships Revealed at EB Connect
In Enterprise Bureau’s recent EB CONNECT focused on “Meeting Business Demands Through Strategic Partnerships and Collaboration,” King Kojo Sarfo shared valuable lessons with participants on the critical factors to consider when establishing partnerships in the business world.
Successful EB Connect Explores Strategic Partnerships & Collaboration In Business
In an event that brought together a multitude of like-minded
The looming threat of global cost of living crisis
The Global Risks Report has identified the global cost-of-living crisis as the most significant risk over the next two years, and it is already occurring.
African start-ups at the forefront of digital innovations transforming Africa’s economy
Several African tech innovators showcased their work at the Africa Money & Defi Summit in Ghana. PayBox, a fast-growing African fintech start-up, was one of the beneficiaries of the ITC NTF V program
Visa Pledges to Invest $1 billion in Africa to Accelerate Digital Transformation
Visa has pledged to invest $1 billion in Africa over
Overcoming the treasury challenges of operating in Africa
Africa’s economy holds a lot of promise and growth prospects for international businesses, but one of the continent’s major challenges is its fragmented payments ecosystem.
Payday Secures $3M Seed Round to Power the Future of Work for Africa
Pan-African neobank Payday has raised $3m in a seed round led by Moniepoint, with participation from HoaQ, DFS Lab’s Stellar Africa Fund, Ingressive Capital Fund II and angel investors.
Apis Partners leads €29M (US$31M) Series A funding for African fintech Peach Payments.
Apis Growth Fund II, a UK-based private equity fund managed by Apis Partners, plans to invest €29 million (US$31 million) in Peach Payments, a digital payment service provider operating in Africa.
ETAP launches Takaful – the first digital car insurance product in Africa that redistributes funds to users
Insurance technology company ETAP has launched ETAP Takaful, a car insurance product based on Islamic principles that aims to redistribute funds to users and support social good in their communities.
32 Startups Selected for the Financial Solutions for Migrants Accelerator Program
Impact-driven startups developing digital financial inclusion solutions for migrants have been selected by Village Capital to participate in the Financial Solutions for Migrants program.
