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Behind every transaction in Africa, from a mobile payment in Nairobi to a loan in Cairo, lies a growing web of collaboration between banks, telcos, and fintechs redefining how money moves. Our latest report, Banking on Innovation, co-authored with Lateral Frontiers, unpacks the partnerships reshaping how capital, data, and innovation flow across Africa’s financial systems, as well as the emerging…

From the freshwater lakes in Namibia to coastal hubs like Lagos, Mombasa, and Cape Town, Africa’s blue economy is projected to generate $1.5 trillion in revenue by 2050, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The bluetech sector, often categorised as part of the wider climate tech sector due to its strong focus on climate resilience and…

The 9th Annual Learning Event (ALE), hosted by Mercy Corps AgriFin and Briter at the Radisson Blu in Nairobi’s Upperhill, brought together over 300 participants from 20 countries, including government officials, innovators, investors, entrepreneurs, and researchers, to discuss how technology and partnerships can transform Africa’s food systems. Tamara Cooks, CEO of FSD Kenya, opened the event by highlighting…

Agriculture remains the bedrock of Africa’s economy, contributing around 30% of GDP and employing over two-thirds of the workforce. But the sector is under pressure as global demands shift. Food waste and post-harvest losses, where crops spoil before reaching the market, contribute to increased carbon emissions, transforming what was once just an economic problem into a climate…