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AfDB, Smart Africa Alliance launch $1.5 million project to enhance digital trade and e-commerce ecosystems across Africa

The project will see to the implementation of regional training and capacity-building programs focusing on cross-border e-payment and e-commerce for governments, private sectors, and SMEs April 27, 2023/AfDB The African Development Fund and Smart Africa Alliance have jointly launched a $1.5 million project to streamline digital trade and e-commerce policies […]

AfDB, JICA Sign $350 Million Loan Agreement to Support Africa’s Private Sector

The loan comes under the Enhanced Private Sector Assistance (EPSA) initiative, which is a component of Japan’s Official Development Assistance to Africa April 26, 2023/AfDB The African Development Bank and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a JPY 44,100,000,000 ($350 million) loan to finance the Bank’s support for private sector […]

Digital assets exchange KoinKoin appoints Centropy PR as global comms agency

April 26, 2023/KoinKoin KoinKoin, the Africa-focused digital assets exchange, has appointed Centropy PR to manage its global communications programme following a competitive pitch process. The fintech company founded by former banker Ola Atose, announced revenues of over £40m last year and has offices in London, Nigeria, and Ghana. KoinKoin helps […]