Africa: Kenya’s M-Kopa Turns Profit After a Decade of Expansion Across Africa

Africa: For LLDCs, the Next Decade Must Be About Unlocking the Untapped Potential

New York — As the world’s youngest and fastest-growing nations, LLDCs are home to immense untapped potential, yet remain cut off from the currents of international commerce and opportunity. Imagine being surrounded by opportunity, yet separated from it by mountains, borders, and vast distances from the nearest port–this is the daily reality for the world’s…

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Lula celebrates a decade of powering South African SMEs

Lula celebrates a decade of powering South African SMEs

From their origins as Lulalend, a pioneering digital lender, the fintech founded by CEO Trevor Gosling and CTO Neil Welman has evolved into a comprehensive digital business banking platform (Lula), consistently demonstrating innovation, agility, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities faced by South African SMEs. “We have evolved in leaps and…

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Mobile money lifts Africa savings to decade high

Mobile money lifts Africa savings to decade high

Sub-Saharan Africans boosted their savings at the fastest pace in more than a decade, driven by the growing impact of mobile money accounts across the continent. The share of adults in sub-Saharan Africa who saved through formal channels surged by 12 percentage points to 35% in 2024, the second-highest regional rate after East Asia and…

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