Rack Centre racks up IFS EDGE certification
Company asserts it is the first datacentre with this certification in EMEA.
Staff Writer
2:00
Why African SMEs aren’t buying into digital banking services
Research by African Banker magazine and banking platform Backbase cites cost, complicated onboarding processes and a lack of required skills.
2:00
Airtel Africa requests US$194m from IFC to invest in network expansion
Company looks to invest in network infrastructure across seven subsidiaries and also to refinance existing loans.
1:50
IFC invests in AXIAN Telecom to capitalise on Africa’s mobile growth
IFC is an anchor investor with a total issuance of US$420-million in AXIAN Telecom maiden bond.
1:50
SSA faces connectivity predicament as Meta winds down Express Wi-Fi
Programme was meant to bridge the internet gap in Africa where internet connectivity remains low.
3:40
TradeDepot’s US$110m ‘Buy-Now-Pay-Later’ push to African retailers
New funding will support the expansion of the merchant platform into new cities.
2:20
IFC confirms investment in Liquid to boost tech infrastructure across Africa
IFC’s latest investment in Liquid follows its investment in the company in February 2021 through Liquid’s bond placement on Euronext Dublin, Ireland’s main stock exchange.
4:30
Innovation on Africa’s terms
Africa will be well-placed to take its place among the world’s technological and innovation leaders says Ndagi Job Goshi, General Manager, Liferay Africa.
2:20
Improved connectivity in Africa depends on public-private partnership success
PPPs would work well for the project and benefits would be felt throughout the economies of the newly connected nations say industry experts.
2:00
Seychelles’ Intelvision secures US$20m to bolster broadband
Telecommunications services provider gets backing from International Finance Corporation.
3:50
Considering the SME lending gap in West Africa
Biggest challenges accounting for the SME lending gap are: credit risk, external environmental risk, and technology adoption says Arnold Kavaarpuo, Country Manager, JUMO in Ghana.
1:50
IFC pumps R372m into Africa’s digital infrastructure
Connectivity supports economic growth and job creation, says the development institution, which wants to connect more African homes and businesses.