[ad_1] Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition has launched its sixth annual continent-wide search for 10 exceptional entrepreneurs who are striving to make a positive impact in their local communities. Since its inception in 2019, ABH has spotlighted and supported some of Africa’s brightest entrepreneurial minds. The ABH top 10 finalists (Heroes) over the last ...

[ad_1] The Senate Committee on National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has commended the Agency for championing local content development of Solar-Powered smart irrigation, tricycles,electric motorbikes and others with accelerated technology transfer. The Chairman, of the Senate Committee on NASENI Senator Ezenwa Francis Onyewuchi who led other members of the Committee on oversight ...

[ad_1] The Army intends to consolidate its force structure to close gaps left by recruiting shortfalls and to shift manpower from outdated jobs to emerging ones, the service secretary announced Tuesday. “Because of the recruiting challenges, our end strength has decreased notably and we”—Army Secretary Christine Wormuth and Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George—“did not ...

[ad_1] Success in the digital payment space will hinge on the ability of new players and incumbents to converge the physical and digital experience into a seamless continuum for the customer. Extending the digital solution to a cash-based customer requires a “phygital” approach, writes Juan Seco, Chief Growth Officer at Mukuru. The use of digital ...

[ad_1] Flourish Ventures, an early-stage global fintech venture capital firm with purpose, recently announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind research effort named The African Founder Well-being Survey. In collaboration with local ecosystem partners and research partner Startup Snapshot, Flourish is surveying VC-backed founders in Egypt, Kenya, and Nigeria to uncover the unique challenges African tech ...

[ad_1] Coincidentally, you may have heard of the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. But have you ever considered the potential impact of crypto adoption on trade and investment between the UK and Africa? This intriguing topic goes beyond the realm of remittances, offering innovative channels that can revolutionize cross-border transactions. By exploring ...

[ad_1] In the intricate world of foreign exchange (Forex) trading, Forex prime brokers stand as key players whose roles and services are indispensable for the smooth functioning of this market. To fully grasp their impact and importance, it’s essential to delve deeper into who these entities are, the extensive range of services they offer, and ...

[ad_1] SMEs account for the majority of businesses worldwide and are important contributors to job creation and global economic development. They represent about 90% of businesses and more than 50% of employment worldwide. Formal SMEs contribute up to 40% of national income (GDP) in emerging economies. These numbers are significantly higher when informal SMEs are ...