Africa

A Rare Bird Flutters into SME World Flourishing in Nigeria: ‘Win-Win’ Financing Options

Jaiz Bank Ltd has taken tiny operations to thriving businesses with its innovative Shariah banking model. The Nigerian financial sector’s…

2 weeks ago

Ploughing a Determined Path to Lead the Field in Financial Sector

MD and CEO of Nigeria’s Jaiz Bank Haruna Musa has many strings to his bow — and many accolades for…

2 weeks ago

Africa Leapfrogging Challenges with its Mobile Solutions Boom

From fintech payment systems to drone-delivery of medical services, the continent is on a roll. Africa is embracing innovation continent-wide…

4 weeks ago

Impact Investing in Africa: The Vital Catalyst for Sustainable Development

In a world beset by social and environmental challenges, one area is emerging as a vehicle to bring positive change…

2 months ago

Investing in Africa: What to Know About Impact Funding… and More

Thavin Audit, deputy head of corporate and investment banking at Bank One, explores how Mauritius and the Middle East could…

3 months ago

N Justin Chinyanta: A Pan-African Plan Hatched Back in 1992, with a Dream

The Loita Group chair and co-founder had a clear ambition in mind from the word go… N Justin Chinyanta, chair…

3 months ago

Loita Capital Partners: A Reach as Wide as the African Continent Itself, and Still Roaring with Ambition

Pan-African by nature and global in its sense of drive, Loita Capital Partners has garnered a reputation for its pioneering…

3 months ago

Investing in Africa? Here Are Six Reasons to Choose Ghana

The West African nation is on the rise in several vital areas, including stability and ease of doing business… As…

3 months ago

Supporting African Businesses: A Focus on Sustainability and Close Customer Relationships

The Access Bank UK Ltd is making significant strides with its international expansion - and there are good reasons for…

3 months ago

UNCDF: Tanga UWASA Issues a Historic Green Bond for Water Infrastructure

The bond represents an important capital market transaction for the city of Tanga — and the whole of Tanzania,. The…

4 months ago