Author: GAR STAFF
The Just Energy Transition Partnership investment plan will be presented at COP27. The partners have pledged USD 8.5 billion to support South Africa’s energy transition.
ClimaTech Run sees eight African firms reach the last 15. All the shortlisted startups are involved in combatting climate change and hail from a range of different sectors.
Lekki Deep Sea Port, the largest sea port in Nigeria, has completed construction. Lekki Free Port Terminal will take over in readiness for operations to commence.
Payhippo, a Nigerian digital lender has acquired Maritime, enabling Payhippo to access Nigeria’s Inter-bank Settlement System.
South African passport fees were found to be three times lower than other countries, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) reports that September’s trade surplus is almost half that of the same period in 2021.
Spotter is a Moroccan startup aiming to help companies verify cheques and assess customers’ creditworthiness.
A low-carbon growth trajectory is vital if South Africa is to find the cheapest and quicker solutions to increase electricity supply.
ECOWAS states are planning to create an electricity market that will span West Africa by next year.
MENA startups from Egypt, Saudi and the UAE stood out this October, with fintech, e-commerce and logistics standing out.