Africa Improved Foods set to Invest $40 million in Ethiopia
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse / Djibouti – Africa Improved Foods (AIF), an African-focused public private investment engaged in…
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IFC, FirstRand Bank partner to finance SMEs in South Africa
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) today announced a loan to FirstRand Bank, which will support businesses in the…
IFC invests $11.5 billion in Africa in 2023
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank Group provided record financing of $11.5 billion in Africa…
IFC launches African women enterpreneurs mentorship program
To support women entrepreneurs across sub–Saharan Africa, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) today opened applications for its She…
Plastic recycling startup secures over $3 million funding
Kubik, a pioneering startup in Ethiopia specializing in the transformation of hard-to-recycle plastic waste into affordable, low-carbon building…
Cairo summit reflects on women’s economic participation
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and the World Bank Group, today…
Senegal set to boost rice production
To boost rice production and enhance food security in Senegal, International Finance Corporation (IFC) today announced a partnership…
Burundi advised to improve business environment
By strengthening its private sector and improving its business environment, Burundi has the opportunity to create more jobs,…
IFC, Dutch bank to strengthen South Africa’s blueberry sector
IFC and the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank (FMO) today partnered to provide funding and advisory support to United…
IFC, Peo Finance Proprietary to boost financial inclusion in Botswana
To expand financial inclusion and improve access to loans for low-income borrowers in Botswana, IFC and Peo Finance…
IFC, Redefine Properties to develop green buildings in South Africa
To help promote sustainability and climate-smart commercial real estate in South Africa, the member of World Bank Group…
Elekta joins IFC’s Africa Medical Equipment Facility
Elekta, one of the top providers of radiation therapy for treating cancer, joins International Finance Corporation’s (IFC’s) Africa…
IFC, Absa Bank partner to deliver affordable housing in South Africa
To increase access to affordable housing in South Africa, IFC and Absa Bank Limited, one of the leading…
Attitudes to Islamic wealth management in Africa
By Faizal Bhana – Africa’s private equity landscape is experiencing a fundamental shift. A budding generation of wealthy…
South Africa set to expand vaccine manufacturing
To support South Africa and the African continent increase vaccine manufacturing capacity and reduce reliance on imports, a…
IFC official to visit Djibouti, support job creation
The International Finance Corporation (IFC’s) Regional Vice President for Africa, Sérgio Pimenta, is set to visit Djibouti from…
IFC, KARL STORZ partner to improve African healthcare services
KARL STORZ, manufacturer of endoscope today joins International Finance Corporation’s (IFC’s) Africa Medical Equipment Facility to help Africa’s…
Ethiopian bankers advised to start uncollateralized lending
Data expert with hands in digital financial sector for over a decade in East Africa, Hartnell Ndungi, advised…
Investment in agribusiness, energy grows Ugandan economy
Uganda could grow its economy, create jobs, and strengthen its trade position in East Africa by increasing private…
Reducing aflatoxin in crops in Rwanda
To help farmers and grain traders reduce the prevalence of aflatoxins in crops and grains in Rwanda, the…
IFC to boost Africa’s digital infrastructure
To support universal and affordable broadband access in Africa, International Finance Corporation (IFC) has partnered with Liquid Intelligent…
IFC helps Namibia increase access to affordable housing
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has partnered with pan-African finance organization, Letshego, to increase access to affordable housing…
IFC to boost digital access in Africa
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced today that it invested in a new fund by Convergence Partners Africa,…
Aspen Pharmacare secures €600 million to make vaccines
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), IFC of the World Bank Group, the French Development institution Proparco, and…
IFC to advance distributed renewable energy in Africa
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, and The Rockefeller Foundation…
IFC supports fuel imports in West Africa
To support imports of crucial energy products into several West African countries, International Finance Corporation (IFC) has invested…
IFC, Eris support student housing in South Africa
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank IFC today announced financing for a new investment platform…
IFC appoints new country manager for East Africa, Malawi
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has appointed Amena Arif as its new Country Manager for…
Somalia to strengthen private sector growth, encourage investment
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has signed its first formal agreements with the Federal Government…
Ethiopia pleads to G20 to rescue African economies
As the leaders of the wealthiest nations begins their extraordinary summit this week, the Government of Ethiopia today…