Africa
South African Payments start-up, Yoco, raises $16m
South African fintech start-up Yoco raised $16 million from international and local investors in a private funding round, it said…
Afreximbank unveils programme to aid African banks in international transactions
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) says it has set up a trade finance facilitation programme to mitigate the stringent compliance…
South Africa launches first electronic trading platform for government bonds
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and the London Stock Exchange launched the country’s first electronic government bond trading platform, offering…
British prime minister pledges additional £4bn support for African economies
Theresa May, British prime minister, has pledged to boost Britain’s investment in Africa after Brexit with £4 billion, which would…
4th annual Tony Elumelu Foundation entrepreneurship forum announced for 25th October 2018
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has announced October 25, 2018 as the date for its 4th annual TEF entrepreneurship forum.…
ECA urges Africa to combat money laundering, bribery, tax evasion for increased prosperity
African leaders need to combat bribery, money laundering and tax evasion if the continent has to finance its transition to…
