IFC and TLG Capital Launch $75M Private Credit Fund to Support Africa’s Stressed SMEs
May 5, 2025
IFC and TLG Capital have announced the first close of a new private credit fund, TLG Africa Growth Impact Fund II (AGIF II), with $75 million raised. IFC, through its Distressed Asset Recovery Program (DARP),…
Homa Bay County Partners with Zipline to Revolutionize Last-Mile Medical Delivery in Kenya
May 5, 2025
Building on the success of its existing engagement to improve access to HIV care, Homa Bay County in Kenya has taken a bold step to strengthen its entire health system by investing in procuring, storing…
Check Point and Illumio Partner to Strengthen Zero Trust Security Across Hybrid Environments
April 29, 2025
Check Point and Illumio, the breach containment company, have announced a strategic partnership to help organisations strengthen security and advance their Zero-Trust posture. The integration between the Check Point Infinity and Illumio Platforms delivers rapid…
Kenya Airways Launches Codeshare with Safarilink
April 26, 2025
Kenya Airways (KQ) and Safarilink Aviation have entered into a one-way codeshare partnership deal designed to revolutionize the way travelers access Kenya’s world-renowned safari destinations. Kenya Airways’ global customers will now be able to book…
BCG X Launches AI Science Institute to Accelerate Global Scientific Discovery
April 25, 2025
BCG X, the tech, build, and design division of Boston Consulting Group (BCG), announced the launch of its new AI Science Institute—leveraging BCG X’s expertise and talent, supported by a 3000+ person team, including 200+ PhDs, to accelerate scientific…
NTT DATA Appoints Hani Nofal as Regional Head of Technology Solutions for Middle East and Africa
April 25, 2025
NTT DATA, has announced the appointment of Hani Nofal’s as Regional Head for Technology Solutions, Middle East and Africa (MEA), effective May 1, 2025. In this strategic leadership role, Nofal will drive NTT DATA’s Technology…
PayPal Opens First Middle East and Africa Hub in Dubai
April 23, 2025
PayPal has opened a new regional hub in Dubai, which serves as the company’s first ever location in the Middle East and Africa. PayPal’s expanded presence will bring global commerce capabilities to the region, including…
Huawei Intelligent Africa Summit 2025 Sets Bold AI Agenda at GITEX Africa
April 23, 2025
Huawei Intelligent Africa Summit 2025 was held in Marrakech alongside GITEX Africa under the theme “Amplify Intelligence for New Africa.” For its 3rd edition, GITEX put a strong spotlight on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital…
MEST Africa and Mastercard Foundation Announce 2025 EdTech Fellowship Cohort in Ghana
April 23, 2025
MEST Africa in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has announced its second cohort of 12 innovative companies for the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Ghana. This six-month entrepreneurship acceleration program is dedicated to supporting Africa’s most promising…