-
Pan-African ‘Gender Equal Investor’ Janngo Capital Hits First Close of €60 Million Fund
Janngo Capital is looking to “invest 50% of its proceeds in companies founded, co-founded, or benefiting women.
- Categories
- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
-
Analysis: How Female-Led Start-Ups Can Transform Africa
An African drive for gender equality and women’s empowerment has consequently given rise to women entrepreneurs and female-led startups on the continent.
- Categories
- Uncategorized
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
-
Press Release: United States Announces $30 Million Commitment to Advance Women and Girls’ Rights in Afghanistan
The “Enabling Essential Services for Afghan Women and Girls” activity will increase Afghan women and girls’ access to social protection services
- Categories
- Investing
- Region
- North Africa & Near East
-
Visa Announces Grant To Help African Women Grow Their Businesses
Visa has announced a grant from the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa in collaboration with Standard Bank providing funding to the Africa Women Impact Fund.
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
-
Press Release: African Development Bank and African Guarantee Fund Sign $110 Million Agreement with Tanzania’s CRDB Bank to Boost Access to Finance by Women’s SMEs
The African Development Bank signed a $60 million financial package to accelerate access to finance for small businesses managed and owned by women in Tanzania.
- Categories
- Finance
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
-
Press Release: DFC Commits $280 Million in Financing for Access Bank, Boosting Small Businesses in Nigeria
The loan will help address the financing gap for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and advance financial inclusion in Nigeria, including through the bank’s commitment to supporting women-owned and -led businesses.
- Categories
- Uncategorized
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
-
African Development Bank Grants $1.4 Million to Export Trading Group to Strengthen Entrepreneurship Skills of Women-Owned & Led Businesses in Mozambique, Tanzania and Zambia
The project will enable 600 women-led businesses in Mozambique, Tanzania and Zambia (200 in each country), to improve their entrepreneurship skills through training.
- Categories
- Uncategorized
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
-
African Development Bank Group Initiative to Increase Finance for Women SMEs in Nigeria, Others
The new AfDB-funded AWIEF program aims to accelerate efforts to address gender inequality and drive inclusive economic transformation.
- Categories
- Finance
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
The Best of NextBillion in Your Inbox Each Week!
Subscribe to NB Notes for news, jobs & on-the-ground insights from the world of emerging markets business.
We respect your privacy. Your information is safe and will never be shared.
Don't miss out. Subscribe today.