Economy Top StoriesEgypt to launch a digital tax collection platform in SeptemberGBO CorrespondentSeptember 3, 2021 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 3, 2021 The latest tax collection platform will collect and document taxes of all...
Technology Top StoriesChainEx launches an automated instant trade-on deposit featureGBO CorrespondentSeptember 2, 2021 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 2, 2021 The company will also allow traders and residents from other countries to...
Aviation Top StoriesEthiopian Airlines and Boeing to make Ethiopia the African ‘aviation hub’GBO CorrespondentAugust 31, 2021 GBO CorrespondentAugust 31, 2021 Both parties have signed an MoU to make Ethiopia the aviation hub...
Healthcare Top StoriesBYON8 raises $1.5 mn funding to expand its healthcare business in AfricaGBO CorrespondentAugust 13, 2021 GBO CorrespondentAugust 13, 2021 The funding will drive growth in Africa and will bring affordable healthcare...
Banking and Finance Top StoriesSouth Africa’s Bank Zero finally launches after three yearsGBO CorrespondentAugust 12, 2021 GBO CorrespondentAugust 12, 2021 The launch was partly delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic related challenges...
Technology Top StoriesConvergence Partners provide $120 mn to promote digital inclusion in AfricaGBO CorrespondentJuly 28, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 28, 2021 The fund aspires to reach its final target of $250 mn to...
Energy Top StoriesAfrican Development Bank approves $99 mn funding for Egypt’s green projectGBO CorrespondentJuly 26, 2021July 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 26, 2021July 26, 2021 The loan was approved to finance the second phase of Egypt’s Electricity...
Business Leaders Top StoriesSafaricom appoints new chief enterprise business officerGBO CorrespondentJuly 21, 2021July 27, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 21, 2021July 27, 2021 Kris Senanu, who previously served at Telkom Kenya, has been appointed by...
Fintech Top StoriesLending startup Akiba Digital raises $1.1 mn to expand its market presenceGBO CorrespondentJuly 19, 2021July 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 19, 2021July 26, 2021 The funding round was led by Expert Dojo and Oui Capital...
Finance Top StoriesKenya-based mobile commerce firm Copia Global expands in UgandaGBO CorrespondentJuly 12, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 12, 2021 The expansion will help Ugandans have access to high-quality affordable products and...