COFAS calls for Cooperative Development Fund in Anambra

Ecobank joins The Build Project as official financing partner

Ecobank Ghana has been announced as the Official Financing Partner of The Build Project, Ghana’s premier home renovation and construction television series. The partnership brings together two brands committed to empowering individuals and families with the right knowledge, tools, and financial solutions needed to achieve their dreams of owning, completing, or renovating their homes.

One Street Studios Named by Afreximbank and Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA) as Co-General Partner of the Pan African Film Fund Aiming to Mobilise up to US$1 Billion

CAIRO, July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), through its development impact investment arm, the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), today announced the appointment of One Street Studios as the Co-General Partner of the Pan African Film Fund. This Fund aims to mobilise up to US1 billion for Africa’s film and creative []

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu Launches Adani Foundation's Partnership Under P4 Initiative in Kuppam

Adani Foundation partners with Andhra Pradesh's P4 initiative to boost livelihoods for Bangaru Kutumbams in Kuppam through assets, mentoring, and financial literacy.

ACCI Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Economic Growth through Cooperatives

The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting cooperative enterprises as a catalyst for inclusive economic growth, financial empowerment and sustainable community development. The commitment was made as the Chamber joined the global community in commemorating the International Day of Cooperatives. The President of ACCI, Dr Emeka Obegolu, described [] The post ACCI Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Economic Growth through Cooperatives appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Afreximbank Appoints One Street Studios to Co-Manage African Film Fund Targeting Up to $1 Bln

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), through its development impact investment arm, the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), has appointed One Street Studios as co-general partner of the African Film Fund, a vehicle designed to mobilize up to 1 billion for Africa's film and creative industries.

MSMEDA signs LE 350m financing deals to boost micro-enterprises

The Micro, Small Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) has signed two financing agreements with Tamweely Financial Services worth a total of EGP 350m to boost micro-enterprises. The contracts were signed by MSMEDA CEO Basel Rahmy and Tamweely CEO Ahmed Khorshid, in the presence of senior officials from both sides. Rahmy stated that the first [] The post MSMEDA signs LE 350m financing deals to boost micro-enterprises appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Vietnam MFA creates two working groups for helping, recieving families of victims killed in Phu Quoc boat tragedy

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of Vietnam, in a statement, affirmed that it is currently working in close cooperation with local authorities and Indian diplomatic missions to provide necessary consular assistance and protection.

Okpeyo Temile Foundation pumps  N4bn into SMEs, elderly support

By Jimitota Onoyume Okpeyo Temile Foundation has doled out over four hundred and fifty million naira to aid operators of small scale enterprises ,SMEs under its 2026 business support grant and the aged in its – Support for Subsistence Living Programme , SSLP. The programme Coordinator , Omasan Eyikimiaghan who spoke yesterday in Warri ,Delta [] The post Okpeyo Temile Foundation pumps N4bn into SMEs, elderly support appeared first on Vanguard News.

Moongipa Capital Finance Unveils Its Next Growth Chapter with Digital Transformation and Entry into Electric Vehicle Financing

New Delhi | July 2026 : Moongipa Capital Finance Ltd. (MCFL), a BSE Mainboard-listed and RBI-registered Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC-ICC), today announced a major strategic expansion of its business with the launch of Electric Vehicle (EV) Financing and the strengthening of its digital lending infrastructure, reinforcing its vision of becoming a modern, technology-driven financial institution for India’s next phase of economic growth. Established in 1987, Moongipa Capital has evolved over nearly four decades from a traditional finance company into a regulated lending institution focused on combining strong governance with technology-led innovation. Today, the company is positioning itself to serve the

Ambuja Cements, Leilac Partner For Low-Carbon Cement Project In Gujarat

The partnership comes as an important step in Ambuja Cements' broader decarbonisation strategy, supporting the Adani Group company's SBTi-validated net zero target for 2050.

MSMEDA finances industrial projects worth over EGP 3bn in 2022-2026: CEO

Bassel Rahmy, Chief Executive Officer of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA), said that the strong support the agency receives from the political leadership has contributed to a significant increase in financing volumes. He noted that productive projects accounted for 30 of total financing in 2025, while funding directed towards industrial projects [] The post MSMEDA finances industrial projects worth over EGP 3bn in 2022-2026: CEO first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.

The new $50 million fund backing Senegalese startups

Senegal has launched a 50 million fund to back innovative local startups. What does that say about its ecosystem ambitions?

General : Halal Home Grown Champion Programme Generates RM187.91 Million Potential Sales From 2024–2026

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The Halal Home Grown Champion – Sourcing Partnership 2.0 programme, which was implemented from 2024 to 2026, has assisted 313 halal companies, 158 Bumiputera-owned firms and 52 women-owned businesses, with a total potential sales value of RM187.91 million.

‘West Africa loses $88.6bn yearly to illicit flows’

Members of Public Accounts Committees (PACs) from across the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have been urged to strengthen collaboration and adopt practical measures to tackle corruption, illicit financial flows and other financial crimes in the sub-region. The call was made at a seminar on the theme, “Preventing Financial Crimes and Enhancing Public The post ‘West Africa loses 88.6bn yearly to illicit flows’ appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

भन्सार आधुनिकीकरण र व्यापार प्रवर्द्धनका लागि एडिबीद्वारा नेपाललाई ५ करोड डलर ऋण स्वीकृत

काठमाण्डौ । एसियाली विकास बैंक (एडिबी) ले नेपालको भन्सार प्रशासनको आधुनिकीकरण, व्यापार प्रवर्द्धन तथा रोजगारी सिर्जनालाई सहयोग पुर्याउने उद्देश्यले ५ करोड अमेरिकी डलरबराबरको नीतिमा आधारित ऋण स्वीकृत गरेको छ। एडिबीले जारी गरेको विज्ञप्तिअनुसार उक्त ऋण ‘दक्षिण एसिया उपक्षेत्रीय आर्थिक सहयोग भन्सार तथा आपूर्ति व्यवस्था (लजिस्टिक्स) सुधार कार्यक्रम’ अन्तर्गत उपलब्ध गराइएको हो। कार्यक्रमले भन्सार प्रक्रियाको आधुनिकीकरणसँगै []

Namibia launches first social investment partnership

Four of Namibia’s leading corporate organisations have partnered to launch Corporate Social Investment (CSI) Mukopano, the country’s first social investment partnership. The initiative is aimed at improving collaboration among businesses and development partners involved in community development projects. The inaugural CSI Mukopano event, organised by MTC Namibia in partnership with the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, [] The post Namibia launches first social investment partnership appeared first on The Namibian.

Africa May Be Blockchain’s Most Mispriced Market

By Rob Downes, Head of Digital Assets at Absa CIB Last year, Kredete, a startup founded by Nigerian entrepreneur Adeola Adedewe that enables Africans in the diaspora to build credit profiles through their remittance activity, raised a US22 million Series A funding round, the largest disclosed blockchain transaction recorded on the continent in 2025. It []

IGA: Interesting Global Fund That Should Work As An Income Play

IGA: Interesting Global Fund That Should Work As An Income Play

La Guinée au RIAFCO : une année d’influence au cœur de la décentralisation africaine

Il y a un an, la Guinée entrait dans l’histoire du financement du développement local en Afrique en accédant à la présidence du Réseau des Institutions Africaines de Financement des Collectivités (RIAFCO), à travers l’Agence Nationale de Financement des Collectivités Locales (ANAFIC). Cette élection, acquise à Conakry le 25 juin 2025, consacrait le rôle croissant []

DEWA, Ayesa Engineering explore strategic collaboration

DEWA, Ayesa Engineering explore strategic collaboration

Karnataka plans GCC expansion beyond Bengaluru; CM Shivakumar meets tech leaders

Consultation hosted by KDEM focuses on boosting government-industry collaboration, driving AI and RD innovation, and expanding GCC investments beyond Bengaluru through actionable policy frameworks

Two employees of NARC dismissed

Kathmandu, July 5: Two employees of the Nepal Agricultural Research Council (NARC), under the Ministry of Agriculture, F...

Flutterwave secures Circle Ventures’ investment, expands USDC payments, settlement across Africa

Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, today announced a strategic investment from Circle Ventures, the corporate venture arm of Circle Internet Group, Inc. (Circle) (NYSE:CRCL). This investment, which follows Flutterwave’s participation in the launch of Circle Payments Network in 2025, supports its effort to embed USDC settlement directly into the payment flows businesses already use. [] Flutterwave secures Circle Ventures’ investment, expands USDC payments, settlement across Africa

OPEC Fund launches first local currency financing deal with Bank Respublika

The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) has signed a US20 million-equivalent local currency loan with Bank Respublika in Azerbaijan, marking an important expansion of its financing toolkit. The proceeds will be on-lent to local micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), helping strengthen entrepreneurship, create jobs and support sustainable economic growth, AzerNEWS reports.

Indonesia signs halal industry cooperation deal with Kyrgyzstan

Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita advanced cooperation on the development of Indonesia's halal industry ...

Siri turun padang Agrobank di pasar tani terima lebih 160 permohonan pembiayaan mikro berjumlah RM6.4 juta

PUTRAJAYA: Siri libat urus secara turun padang Agrobank di pasar tani bersama komuniti penjaja dan usahawan mikro telah menerima lebih 160 permohonan setakat ini dengan jumlah pembiayaan mikro berjumlah RM6.4 juta. Presiden yang juga Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Kumpulan Agrobank, Datuk Tengku Ahmad Badli Shah Raja Hussin berkata, permohonan itu mencerminkan sambutan positif dalam kalangan penjaja ... Read more The post Siri turun padang Agrobank di pasar tani terima lebih 160 permohonan pembiayaan mikro berjumlah RM6.4 juta appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

UNECE, Uzbekistan discuss circular economy co-op and waste management reforms

UNECE, Uzbekistan discuss circular economy co-op and waste management reforms

Sitronics KT, Emperium to developing semi-autonomous ferries

The project is being developed by AFK Sistema subsidiaries in collaboration with the government of the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous District, Sitronics said

AFIIB : la Guinée veut faire de l’investissement industriel le moteur de sa transformation économique à l’horizon Simandou 2040

La conférence de haut niveau de l’African Industrial Investment Barometer (AFIIB), une initiative portée par WITBA Invest S.A en partenariat avec l’Organisation des Nations unies pour le développement industriel (ONUDI) a ouvert ses portes ce mercredi, 1er juillet 2026, à Conakry. Placée sous le thème « Accélérer l’investissement industriel en Afrique : opportunités, défis et leviers stratégiques dans [] The post AFIIB : la Guinée veut faire de l’investissement industriel le moteur de sa transformation économique à l’horizon Simandou 2040 first appeared on Guineematin.com.