Kenyan Firms Urged to Measure Building Energy Use
Kenyan businesses are being urged to measure and disclose building energy use as ESG reporting and climate-finance requirements expand across...
October 4, 2026Topic
IFC
World Bank Arm Backs Airtel Money IPO With US$90M
The World Bank's private-sector arm will buy up to US$90 million in Airtel Money's London IPO, priced at 196 pence;...
October 1, 2026
Nigeria’s Push to Process Its Own Cocoa: Johnvents Says Plants Hit 82%
A Nigerian cocoa grinder says its plants ran at 82% in early 2026, yet Nigeria still earns far more from...
September 30, 2026
Access Bank Women Entrepreneurs Programme Opens Season 8 With IFC
Access Bank women entrepreneurs programme opens Season 8 with the IFC: 120 women, a three-week mini-MBA and grants after 1,141...
September 11, 2026
Jumia Raises US$50 Million Led by IFC as Revenue Climbs 14%
The Jumia IFC raise brought in $50 million anchored by a $25 million IFC commitment as Q2 2026 revenue rose...
August 13, 2026
Tanzania Treasury Bills Open to Every Foreign Investor for the First Time
Tanzania Treasury bills and government bonds are open to all non-resident buyers after a July 2026 rule change, with entry...
August 7, 2026Tanzania Raises US$100 Million in London for Small Firms
A shilling-denominated bond listed in London on July 25 raised the equivalent of US$100 million for Tanzanian small businesses, with...
July 31, 2026
Ivory Coast Bets on National Champion Firms to Drive Next Phase of Growth
Ivory Coast secured $80B in financing for its 2026–2030 plan as firms like Petro Ivoire and Djamo compete with multinationals....
July 21, 2026