Africa

Technology

Mastercard Partners With Nairobi-Headquartered Telecom Safaricom To Foster Financial Inclusion In Kenya

This collaboration is set to benefit over 636,000 merchants using M-PESA, Safaricom's mobile money service.

Growth Strategies

Beyond Boundaries: Ethiopia-Headquartered Gebeya Is Making Its Way To Dubai With A Renewed Sense Of Purpose

In a world where virtual hiring has become something of a norm, and online talent hiring options are plenty, Gebeya Dubai sets itself apart with the promise of solely offering African tech talents that are vetted for.

Health & Wellness

Why Africa Is Becoming the Next Serious Player in Entrepreneurship

Africa's entrepreneurial future is not just promising — it's already unfolding.

News and Trends

Applications For Algeria-Based Pan-African Incubator IncubMe Are Open Until June 15, 2023

Participants of the four-month program will be able to avail 100% free incubation and acceleration support, tailored as per the level of maturity of a given business idea.

Growth Strategies

The Future Of Fintech May Well Be In Africa

A new report published by Lucidity Insights in partnership with Entrepreneur Middle East and Nigerian fintech player NowNow details the the fintech opportunity in Africa.

Growth Strategies

How PepsiCo Is Empowering Female Farmers For A Sustainable, Hunger-Free Future

PepsiCo's US$18.2 million partnership with CARE International's She Feeds the World (SFtW) program, powered by the PepsiCo Foundation, aims for an integrative approach to sustainable food systems by putting women empowerment at the heart of its program.

Entrepreneurs

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy Debuts Roadshow Series To Attract Global Scaleups To Dubai

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has kicked off a new roadshow series in a bid to entice global scaleups to Dubai and support the development of the Emirate's digital economy.

Growth Strategies

Three Reasons Why We Need To Watch, Follow, And Invest In Africa In 2022

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic's harsh economic impact on the region's economies (with it having ushered in the first recession in 25 years), the economy is set to grow by 3.8% in 2022.

Estrategias de crecimiento

Esta es la razón por la cual las empresas globales deberían ingresar al mercado africano

Si bien requiere mucho tiempo, dinero y energía para estar entre los pioneros en la introducción de su negocio en un nuevo continente, es esencial tener una mentalidad de crecimiento y verlo como una inversión en oportunidades futuras.

Growing a Business

This Is Why Global Companies Should Enter the African Market

While it requires considerable time, money and energy to be among the pioneers in introducing your business to a new continent, it's essential to have a growth mindset and view it as an investment into future opportunities.

Growth Strategies

The Sixth Global Business Forum Africa By Dubai Chamber and Expo 2020 Dubai Explores New Avenues Of UAE-Africa Cooperation

Dubai Chamber President and CEO H.E. Hamad Buamim highlights that the steady growth in Dubai Chamber membership reflects growing confidence in Dubai as a preferred hub for African companies.

Entrepreneurs

Ask The Expert: Dubai Chamber's Omar Khan Discusses Opportunities At The Global Business Forum Africa 2021

In the latest edition of Ask The Expert, Omar Khan, Director, International Offices, Dubai Chamber, explains how the GBF 2021 will explore trade opportunities between Dubai and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Starting a Business

With The Global Business Forum Africa 2021, Dubai Chamber Continues With Its Mission To Bolster Ties Between The UAE And The African Continent

Businesses from Africa are increasingly looking at Dubai as a gateway for them to expand into markets across the GCC, Asia, and Europe.

Business News

A Malaria Vaccine From Oxford University Just Became the First to Hit WHO's Efficacy Goal

To date, the vaccine could be the most effective against malaria.

Business News

Jay-Z and Jack Dorsey Launch a Bitcoin Development Fund

It's starting in Africa and India, even though the latter plans to ban cryptocurrency.