Africa

Kenyan President William Ruto Considers Crypto Mining to Power Energy Sector Growth

President William Ruto revealed ongoing discussions with companies such as Marathon Digital, signaling a possible transformation in Kenya's economic terrain.


Businessman Who Shot His Wife to Death Thinking She Was an Intruder Gets Only 12 Years in Prison

A South African businessman was sentenced to 12 years in prison for shooting his wife to death after he mistook her for an intruder in their home...

Tesla Slashes EV Prices in China, Germany and Other Countries in Europe as Sales Drop

Tesla has implemented price reductions in key markets such as China, Germany, and other European countries, following similar cuts in the United States...

Moderna Pauses Kenya Plant Plan After Losing $1 Billion as COVID-19 Vaccine Demand Slumps

Moderna announced on Thursday that it has decided to halt its plans to construct a vaccine manufacturing facility in Kenya due to a decrease in demand for COVID-19 vaccines after the pandemic...


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African Bank Investments announces sale of retail furniture business to boost balance sheet
African Bank Investments announced it would sell its retail furniture business to strengthen its balance sheet hit by slow demand and increasing bad loans.
Nigeria inaugurates a committee for private equity and venture capital investments
The Nigerian federal government created a committee to enhance both private equity and venture capital investments across the country.
South African town to benefit from venture project
Lesedi Council and a group of investors headed by Flanagan & Gerard announced a plan to construct a 35,000 square meter mall in Heidelberg, South Africa.
Capitalworks raises more than ZAR 2.7 billion in six months
Capitalworks, a private equity firm based in South Africa, announced it was able to raise ZAR 2.7 billion in six months.
Fab receives US$10 million from SingTel Innov8
Fab announced that they have received US$10 million from SingTel Innov8.
Growth market investor Abraaj sells HFC Bank stake
The Abraaj Group exits its HFC Bank investment after signing an agreement with Republic Bank Limited.
Sanlam's US $24 mln investment takes load off beleaguered First Strut
Sanlam, South Africa's leading life insurer, shells out US $24 million in favor of First Strut.
Standard Bank in negotiations to sell London venture to ICBC
The South African lender is in negotiations to sell its London unit to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, its biggest shareholder.
Tecnicas Reunidas to win US$1 billion contract
Spanish industrial engineering company, Technicas Reunidas SA announced that they are in the final stages to win a US$1 billion contract for a natural gas processing plant.
ACON, CIPEF purchase Colombian oil producer Vetra
Investment firms Acon and Capital International Private Equity Fund IV jointly acquires Vetra Energia.
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