TradeDepot’s US$110m ‘Buy-Now-Pay-Later’ push to African retailers

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.

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.

PPPs would work well for the project and benefits would be felt throughout the economies of the newly connected nations say industry experts.

Telecommunications services provider gets backing from International Finance Corporation.

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.

Connectivity supports economic growth and job creation, says the development institution, which wants to connect more African homes and businesses.

Company looks to help digitally transform region, confident of a return on investment.

Partners are looking to recruit 10 000 agents this year.

CEO of Webb Fontaine details the impact.

Long-term growth will rapidly accelerate as e-Logistics companies scale and pivot to support e-commerce growth, according to IFC research.

Google and the IFC have predicted the internet economy would contribute up to US$180bn to Africa’s economy by 2025 and US$712bn by 2050.