Fintech Top StoriesEgyptian fintech MNT-Halan receives funding of $120 mn to drive further innovationGBO CorrespondentSeptember 9, 2021 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 9, 2021 The funding round was attended by investors like Apis Growth Fund II,...
Fintech Top StoriesAddi secures $75 mn funding to bring BNPL to Latin AmericaGBO CorrespondentSeptember 9, 2021 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 9, 2021 The company will use these funds to scales its operations in Colombia...
Asset Management Top StoriesAl Dhabi Capital starts MENA-based equities fundGBO CorrespondentSeptember 9, 2021 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 9, 2021 The asset manager is based in Abu Dhabi Global Market...
Aviation FeaturedEthiopian Airlines to bring back Boeing 737 MAX back to service in JanuaryGBO CorrespondentSeptember 8, 2021September 8, 2021 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 8, 2021September 8, 2021 Chief executive Tewolde GebreMariam is convinced that the aircraft is safe to...
Currency FeaturedBitcoin crashes 17% after El Salvador makes it legal tenderGBO CorrespondentSeptember 8, 2021 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 8, 2021 The crypto fell as low as $43,050 on Tuesday...
Banking and Finance Top StoriesStanChart partners with Singapore Union to launch a digital-only bankGBO CorrespondentSeptember 7, 2021September 7, 2021 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 7, 2021September 7, 2021 The lender will invest $107mn and own 60% of the bank in...
Economy Top StoriesSouth American nations growing by 5.9% in 2021:UNGBO CorrespondentSeptember 7, 2021 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 7, 2021 The UN projected a slowdown of 2.9% in 2022...
Technology Top StoriesChinese ride-hailing firm Cao Cao raises $589 mn for market expansionGBO CorrespondentSeptember 7, 2021September 7, 2021 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 7, 2021September 7, 2021 Cao Cao will develop its own purpose-built vehicles for ride hailing...
Insurance Top StoriesKenyan insurtech MotiSure launches API platform to provide personal accident coverGBO CorrespondentSeptember 6, 2021 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 6, 2021 The company sampled over 400 bike riders on why they did not...
Telecom Top StoriesSafaricom Ethiopia launches recruitment drive before its launchGBO CorrespondentSeptember 6, 2021 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 6, 2021 The company aims to build a team of 100 employees by June...