Kenya: NIC Bank to offer banking services via social media Read more about Kenya: NIC Bank to offer banking services via social media1 view Kenyans can now use Facebook or Twitter to access banking services.
Investec raises $226 million for a fund dedicated to credit and debt markets Read more about Investec raises $226 million for a fund dedicated to credit and debt markets8 views The fund offers companies an alternative to traditional bank financing.
AfDB sets up $3bn infrastructure investment platform Read more about AfDB sets up $3bn infrastructure investment platform Africa50 has been designed to accelerate infrastructure delivery in Africa.
Benin to issue $70mn bond Read more about Benin to issue $70mn bond1 view The bond will be sold in units of 10,000 CFA francs to investors.
Angola: Sol Bank launches line of credit to support SMEs Read more about Angola: Sol Bank launches line of credit to support SMEs3 views The new line of credit aims to enhance and strengthen national entrepreneurs.
Islamic Finance: AFC receives $50m for project financing in Africa Read more about Islamic Finance: AFC receives $50m for project financing in Africa2 views The line of credit will finance infrastructure projects across IDB member countries.
Barclays sets up $11.2m lending facility for SMEs in Zambia Read more about Barclays sets up $11.2m lending facility for SMEs in Zambia2 views The bank aims to support the growth of small businesses in the country.
Senegal: €12 million to support producers of the valley Read more about Senegal: €12 million to support producers of the valley1 view The line of credit is the largest in the history of CNCAS.
Zimbabwe: MFI lending rises despite tight liquidity environment Read more about Zimbabwe: MFI lending rises despite tight liquidity environment Microfinance institutions' lending slightly increased during Q1.
Investec Asset Management invests to develop mobile banking in Africa Read more about Investec Asset Management invests to develop mobile banking in Africa6 views It acquired a stake in wiGroup to increase software sales to mobile money issuers.
BCP acquires majority stake in BIA-Niger Read more about BCP acquires majority stake in BIA-Niger3 views The Moroccan bank overall stake will be close to 70 per cent.
Private Equity investment reaches $5.3 billion in North Africa Read more about Private Equity investment reaches $5.3 billion in North Africa There were 156 PE deals in North Africa over the 2007-2014 period.