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Sep 8, 2021
Digitization seeds opportunities for Eastern Africa’s rural farmers
Trade and supply disruptions are affecting farmers in rural Kenya and Uganda, but digital platforms offer new markets.

Aug 24, 2021
Going green: How a Landmark Bond is Supporting Climate-Friendly Projects in Egypt
CIB, Egypt’s biggest private lender, recently backed up those words by issuing the country’s first ever private sector green bond. CIB, Egypt’s biggest private lender, recently backed up those words by issuing the country’s first ever private sector green bond.

Aug 4, 2021
Accelerating a Strategy to Produce PPE in Africa
The urgency of the pandemic spurred a Nigerian company to expand its manufacturing line into face masks and surgical gowns—strengthening local production and creating a market for personal protective equipment.

Jul 13, 2021
A Kenyan Home of One’s Own
With IFC support, an ambitious plan puts home ownership within reach for thousands of Kenyans

Jun 28, 2021
Inside Africa’s Push to Make its Own Medicines
Regional pharma manufacturing hubs can expand the availability of drugs, lower costs, and strengthen local health systems.

Jun 28, 2021
Why Pharma Investors are Looking at Africa "With New Eyes"
Q&A with Frannie Léautier, CEO, SouthBridge Investments

Jun 16, 2021
Africa’s Shot at Local Pharma Production
Imbalances between supply and demand in the pharmaceutical sector have captured investors’ attention. Locally-manufactured medicines could bridge the gap.

Jun 16, 2021
As Africa Recovers, New Investment Opportunities Beckon
SouthBridge Group’s Andrew Alli on post-pandemic investment prospects, and the “real challenge” that all African leaders face.

Jun 7, 2021
In Kenya, Food Retailers Race to Improve Safety Standards
Better standards are crucial on a continent where food safety is a challenge.

May 25, 2021
A Ticket to Recovery: Reinventing Africa’s Tourism Industry
Capturing domestic and regional markets will help Africa’s tourism sector recover