Billionaire Hassanein Hiridjee's AXIAN is bringing credit to 34,000 women who cannot get bank loans
AXIAN Group and the African Development Bank have launched a digital finance programme reaching 34,000 women-led businesses in five countries.
African Development Bank
AfDB approves $7 million backing for Saviu to power Francophone startups
AfDB commits €6.5M to Saviu II fund, targeting early stage tech startups in Francophone West and Central Africa amid slowing venture capital flows.
Abdul Samad Rabiu launches $100-million philanthropic drive
Nigerian tycoon Abdul Samad Rabiu recently launched a $100-million Africa fund called the Abdul Samad Rabiu Initiative.