Tag: Emerging Markets

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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 April 22, 2026

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Heineken exits Congo, sells brewery stake after decades in market

Heineken sells its Congo brewery stake to ELNA Holdings, ending decades in DRC after conflict disrupts operations in the east.

Timilehin Adejumobi April 10, 2026

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Angola taps global markets with $2.5 billion Eurobond, demand surges

Angola returns to markets with $2.5B Eurobond, attracting strong demand despite high rates.

Timilehin Adejumobi March 25, 2026

Business Technology

Gold exports drive Ghana’s cedi to world’s best performer

At a Glance Ghana’s cedi has pulled off a striking comeback, rising from the depths of a debt and balance-of-payments crisis to become one of the world’s strongest currencies this year. Only months ago, the West African nation was struggling to steady its finances after a bruising default and painful restructuring talks. The rebound stands out in a year when…

Oluwatosin Alao January 2, 2026

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10 MENA startups that raised major funding in 2025

MENA startups led by Tabby and MNT-Halan drew record investor funding in 2025, led by fintech, logistics, and e-commerce growth.

Feyisayo Ajayi October 8, 2025

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South African asset manager Ninety One hits $159.1 billion in assets under management

Ninety One reaches $159.1 billion in assets under management, bolstered by acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic investments in emerging markets and South African real estate.

Feyisayo Ajayi January 17, 2025