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Catalyst Fund Inclusive Fintech Talent Program announces new intake, with 12 internship openings at fintech startups across Africa
Through the Talent Program, Catalyst Fund and CCAF identify skills gaps within Catalyst Fund portfolio companies that can be filled by ambitious junior talent. Successful applicants will join fast-growing fintech startups, where they can build their professional skills and network, while forging a pathway toward a potential career in fintech.
How the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority is promoting entrepreneurship.
The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) is a state corporation under the Ministry of Industrialisation, Trade and…
Standard Chartered Bank, Light for the World ink deal to prepare University students for the job market
In line with the Bank’s FutureMakers employability pillar, the one-year pilot program at a cost Sh 8 million will focus on building employability capacity to over 4,000 University students in 2020 across 5 tertiary institutions
Carrefour Kenya Expands Into a New Community with First Mombasa Store Opening
True to its ambition to lead digital innovation in grocery retail, Carrefour Kenya also provides on-demand delivery services from its Nyali store through its partners Jumia Food and Glovo.
Equity receives double recognition at the African Bankers Awards 2020
Similarly, the Bank also won the African Banker Awards category for the Africa Socially Responsible Bank of the Year for the second time in a row.
What is next for digital solutions in Agritech?
The 2nd in a series of special webinars from IsDB and ITFC explored how 4IR solutions can transform supply chains and boost the flow of agricultural trade across borders
Equity Appoints Samuel Onyango as a new Director to the Kenya Board
Samuel has extensive leadership experience in a wide range of professional services as a Certified Auditor, Company Secretary, Arbitrator, and Mediator, including his contribution to the development of the accounting profession in East, Central, and Southern Africa in the course of his career.
Islamic Corporation for the development of the Private Sector (ICD) Launches the ICD Finnovation Award 2020
“Finnovation” is an online platform, “ www.InnovativeFIs.net ”, which ICD utilizes to list and highlight successful innovations of Financial Institutions (FIs) and FinTech startups at a global level.
Accelerex Holdings Secures $20m Investment from Africa Capital Alliance (“ACA”)
In addition, Accelerex also acquired a majority stake in SLS Microfinance Bank to serve the financial needs of its fast-growing agent banking business
CrossBoundary Energy fully exits first fund at 15% net internal rate of return (IRR), raises $40M to continue to scale financed solar for businesses in Africa
This exit and new investment is a powerful endorsement for the role of distributed renewables in Africa and the potential of blended finance in unlocking new asset classes.