AFRICA
Pepkor’s plan to launch a bank highlights how South Africa’s retail groups are using store networks, mobile channels and customer data to compete for mass-market financial services.
AFRICA
Global Africa Business Initiative highlights groundbreaking projects shaping Africa’s digital and financial future
BUSINESS
Cairo, Egypt, 29th April 2025 – The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has officially unveiled the Afreximbank Accelerator Program, a transformative three-month initiative designed to empower African entrepreneurs developing innovative solutions to enhance intra-African trade. The Accelerator Program is seeking visionary founders with scalable technologies addressing critical challenges in cross-border payments, trade finance, and digital commerce […]
AFRICA
Jumia, Africa’s homegrown e-commerce giant, is preparing for a major expansion in 2024, despite fierce competition from Chinese retail disruptors like Temu and Shein. The company, which has long been seen as the “Amazon of Africa,” is betting on strategic growth, deeper localization, and improved cost efficiency to maintain its dominance. However, with Chinese platforms bringing their low-cost, high-volume business […]