Paratus Group’s DR Congo fibre highway goes live
The project will enable other operators to offer high-speed fibre connectivity to businesses and consumers in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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European Investment Bank unveils fibre plan for 2.5m Africans
EIB investment will enable the construction of 1 200 kilometres of fibre, part of the 20 000 kilometres that BCS plans to build in Africa.
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DAVOS 2023 - AXIAN Group secures €19m to power up rural Madagascar
Pan-African conglomerate announces fund to be used to construct and develop small solar-powered mini-grids in over 120 villages.
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COVID-19 fast-tracked digitalisation exposes banks vulnerability
Botswana’s Reserve Bank’s Banking Supervision report states that the instituted risk management measures are considered to be unsatisfactory.
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Finland: IQM’s Quantum Fabrication Facility Gets a €35 Million Boost From the EIB
In addition, IQM benefited from EIB Advisory Services support in preparation for the EIB financing application.
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Telecom Egypt secures €150m loan to expand network
Operator intends to expand 4G broadband network, enhance competition and make services more affordable.
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European Investment Bank strengthens bond with Africa with €400m investment
Nairobi to host first EIB hub in Africa building on 45 years of EIB Kenya engagement.
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COVID-19 will put the squeeze on access to finance in Africa
Research shows Africa’s financial institutions have embraced digital technology and green finance, but the pandemic will impact private sector financing and access to finance for small businesses.
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Cape Verde to connect to EllaLink cable by year-end
Project financed through the US$25-million sourced from the European Investment Bank.
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Telkom Kenya secures €35-million loan to expand network
Company looks to expand 3G, 4G and Fibre-to-the-Building network infrastructure.
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EIB powers African solar firm d.light with US$25m funding
Financing will support installation of solar kits across Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Telkom Kenya applies for US$40m loan
European Investment Bank confirms application, telco wants resource to upgrade, take on Safaricom.