Food & Agriculture
Chocolate-makers squeezed by high cocoa prices
On his plantation in Muyuka in south-west Cameroon, Chief Orok John is inspecting the young cocoa plants. For several weeks now, he has been trying Read More
Month: May 2024
SME
A Night of Triumph: Divasity Celebrates Success with Unveiling of CEO and Launch of Groundbreaking Program
In a dazzling display of innovation, inspiration and entrepreneurship, Divasity marked a momentous occasion as it celebrated the unveiling of its new CEO and the Read More
Energy, Oil and Gas
South Africa’s power utility to delay coal plants closures
South Africa’s public power utility Eskom will delay the closure of some coal-fired power plants. Local media outlet Engineering News reported Monday (May. 20) that Read More
Construction
Volvo CE introduces new generation of wheel loaders
Volvo CE, a global leader in construction solutions, has released the H-generation L110H and L120H wheel loaders to replace the F and Gz models The Read More
Business Insights
Africa’s largest EV company set for further expansion
Spiro, thought to be Africa’s largest electric vehicle (EV) company, has set its sights on further expansion following the signing of a US$50mn debt facility Read More
Business Insights
Africa’s Venture Capital landscape faces challenges
Recent years have been a rollercoaster for Africa’s venture capital scene. Investments in African startups surged from $1.3 billion to $4 billion between 2019 and Read More
FINTECH & INNOVATION
Next Step and AT4D Join Hands to Unleash Ethical AI’s Potential For People With Disabilities
A new partnership between the Next Step Foundation and the Assistive Technologies for Disability Trust (AT4D) aims to overcome key obstacles impeding the ethical development Read More
Energy, Oil and Gas
Powerscreen extends coverage in Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria
Powerscreen, a provider of mobile crushing, screening, and conveying equipment and Terex brand, has extended its territory coverage for PX Equipment in West Africa The Read More
Technology
Kenya’s BuuPass Expands in Nigeria and South Africa by Acquiring QuickBus
BuuPass, a Kenyan mobility startup, has acquired QuickBus with plans to extend its operations into Nigeria and South Africa. BuuPass, established in 2016, operates as a B2B2C Read More
FINTECH & INNOVATION
KuCoin Suspends Naira Services Amid Compliance Efforts
In a move to accelerate its compliance process, the cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has temporarily suspended all peer-to-peer (P2P) Nigerian Naira (NGN) services and Fast Buy Read More
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