Tag: Africa investment

Angola, Gabon deepen ties with new cooperation agreements across Africa

Africa’s growing focus on regional cooperation was on display this week as Angola and Gabon signed new agreements aimed at expanding trade, strengthening investment ties and building industries beyond oil.  The accords, reached during high-level talks in Luanda, reflect a wider shift across the continent as resource-rich nations work to broaden their economies, create jobs and reduce long-standing dependence on…

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao

Proparco invests $17 million in African firms to boost growth

Proparco invests $17 million in Alterra fund to expand African businesses, supporting jobs, growth, and key sectors.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi

IFC invests $20 million in Lightrock Africa Fund II

IFC considers $20 million investment in Lightrock Africa Fund II to boost high-growth African firms and strengthen regional private equity.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi

Top 10 global billionaires investing heavily across Africa

Billionaires across the world including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Bill Gates are investing billions across Africa’s tech, infrastructure, and development sectors.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi

Botswana unveils citizenship program to diversify economy

The new program targets housing, tourism, and energy to diversify Botswana’s economy.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi