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African Development Bank commits up to USD 15 million to Alterra Africa Accelerator Fund (“Alterra”), supporting high–growth enterprises across Africa

African Development Bank commits up to USD 15 million to Alterra Africa Accelerator Fund (“Alterra”), supporting high–growth enterprises across Africa

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved an equity investment of up to USD 15 million in the Alterra Africa Accelerator Fund L.P. ("Alterra" or the "AAA Fund"), a mult...

African Development Bank African Entrepreneurship Alterra Africa Accelerator Fund Startups

Apr 10, 2026

Liquid C2 launches Africa’s first Google Cloud-powered Experience Centre to accelerate AI adoption

Liquid C2 launches Africa’s first Google Cloud-powered Experience Centre to accelerate AI adoption

Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader, has launched Africa’s first Partner Experience Centre powered by Google Cloud in Johannesburg, South Africa. The state-of-the...

Africa Innovation Botswana Google Cloud Liquid Intelligent Technologies South Africa

Apr 9, 2026

World Bank Approves USD 550M for 3 Million Tanzanians

World Bank Approves USD 550M for 3 Million Tanzanians

More than three million Tanzanians are set to benefit from USD 550M in new World Bank financing approved on March 31, 2026, targeting skills development, job creation, and social protection through tw...

Africa Innovation Capacity Building Employment Financing KCB Bank Tanzania Skills Development Africa Social Protection The World Bank

Apr 8, 2026

Namibia's First Hydrogen Freight Train Set for 2026 Trials

Namibia's First Hydrogen Freight Train Set for 2026 Trials

Namibia is preparing to transition from hydrogen ambition to operational reality. The national rail operator, TransNamib , has officially secured board approval to begin a high-stakes pilot of the con...

Africa Global Logisitcs Africa Logistics Hydrogen train Namibia Renewable Energy Southern Africa

Apr 8, 2026

South Africa to Launch Electric Minibus Tax

South Africa to Launch Electric Minibus Tax

Commuters in Cape Town’s Century City can look forward to the introduction of a fleet of electric minibus taxis from as early as October this year. This was confirmed to CapeTalk by Justin Coetzee, CE...

Africa E-Mobility Cape Town Smart Mobility Africa Summit South Africa

Apr 8, 2026

Tanzania Allocates TZS 12.50 Trillion to Launch Vision 2050 First Five-Year Plan

Tanzania Allocates TZS 12.50 Trillion to Launch Vision 2050 First Five-Year Plan

Prime Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has requested Parliament to approve a TZS 12.50 trillion budget for the Office of the Prime Minister for 2026/2027, marking the first operational step of Tanzania’s V...

Dira 2050 Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan Mwigulu Nchemba Tanzania development vision Tanzania economy Tanzania transformation

Apr 7, 2026

Casablanca Reclaims Crown as Africa’s Top Financial Hub in 2026 Global Rankings

Casablanca Reclaims Crown as Africa’s Top Financial Hub in 2026 Global Rankings

Casablanca Finance City (CFC) has officially returned to the top of the African financial ladder, overtaking Mauritius to secure its position as the continent’s most competitive financial center. Acco...

Casablanca Digital Finance Finance Financial Innovation Mauritius Morocco Rwanda

Apr 6, 2026

Kenya Unveils $2.9 Billion LNG Power Blueprint to Replace Heavy Fuel Oil

Kenya Unveils $2.9 Billion LNG Power Blueprint to Replace Heavy Fuel Oil

Mombasa, Kenya. In a massive play to secure its energy future, Kenya has announced a $2.9 billion (Sh375 billion) plan to construct a 1,200 MW gas-fired power plant in the Dongo Kundu Special Economic...

Africa Energy Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone Kenya LNG Kenya Mombasa President Ruto Renewable Energy

Apr 6, 2026

Ethiopia Debuts Africa’s First Unmanned ‘Smart’ Police Station in Addis Ababa

Ethiopia Debuts Africa’s First Unmanned ‘Smart’ Police Station in Addis Ababa

In a bold leap toward the "Digital Ethiopia 2030" vision, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially inaugurated Africa’s first fully automated, unmanned smart police station in Addis Ababa’s bustling B...

Addis Ababa Ethiopia Smart Police Sustainable Development

Apr 4, 2026

Ghana Opens Borders: Visa-Free Entry for All Africans to Begin May 25

Ghana Opens Borders: Visa-Free Entry for All Africans to Begin May 25

ACCRA, GHANA – In a landmark move for continental integration, the Government of Ghana has announced that all African citizens will soon be able to enter the country without a visa. The policy is offi...

AfCTA African Union Free Visa Ghana

Apr 3, 2026

Rwanda Introduces Rent to Own House System

Rwanda Introduces Rent to Own House System

Kigali, Rwanda. The Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA) and the City of Kigali have begun securing land in Mpazi and Nyabisindu neighbourhoods to roll out a rent-to-own affordable housing model targeting l...

Homes Kigali Real Estate Rwanda

Apr 3, 2026

UNDP Tanzania Launches 3rd Energy Efficiency Innovation Challenge!

UNDP Tanzania Launches 3rd Energy Efficiency Innovation Challenge!

DAR ES SALAAM – In a major push toward sustainable development, UNDP Tanzania , in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy , the European Union , and the Embassy of Ireland , has officially opened t...

Energy Energy Efficiency Tanzania Technology UNDP Tanzania

Apr 3, 2026

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