Africa

Leveraging embedded finance to enable SMEs to access affordable working...

Hilda Moraa, CEO & Founder of Pezesha, a Kenyan business which has created a holistic digital financial infrastructure, explains how embedded finance can transform SME financing. In the rapidly evolving landscape...

EIB Global and KCB Bank sign deal to support SMEs, youth and women

The EIB Global and KCB Bank Kenya signed a €230 million deal to support SMEs, youth and women in Kenya, a partnership in which EIB Global provides a €115 million credit line, which KCB will match. This is EIB Global’s large...

Scaling up in Africa

Intra-African trade and investment is low, which means the prospect for growth in Africa is still enormous. Marius C. Oula, Founder & CEO of Maison Catalogue, a business development company, explores how African...

Shopstar opens online doors for small businesses with launch in the UK

Shopstar, a leading e-commerce platform for online shop creation, has officially launched in the United Kingdom. With over a decade of experience empowering creative entrepreneurs in South Africa, Shopstar brings its...

Demystifying tax fundamentals for small businesses 

Colin Timmis – Xero Country Manager – South Africa, shares tax compliance tips to help small businesses unlock benefits and incentives for greater growth  In South Africa, despite overall tax revenue...

How AI can improve the productivity of African SMEs

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it has become a practical tool for businesses worldwide. In Africa, a continent ripe with entrepreneurial spirit and innovation, AI holds particular...

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