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Africa Business Week in Review - AMEA Power starts solar PV plant in Uganda, East African logistics centre to open in October, Ethiopian Airlines to build Africa's largest airport https://mailchi.mp/asokoinsight.com/africa-business-week-in-review-2701979

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Africa Business Week in Review - Proparco announces investment in Amethis Fund III, TotalEnergies acquires Uganda power plant, Spiro expands electric mobility in Nigeria https://mailchi.mp/asokoinsight.com/africa-business-week-in-review-2701912

Africa Business Week in Review - Equity Group, WFP sign financing agreement for Kenyan farmers, World Bank boosts Zambia's digital infrastructure, Rwanda in mining exploration deal https://mailchi.mp/asokoinsight.com/africa-business-week-in-review-2701880

Africa Business Week in Review - BADEA to launch initiative for SMEs in Africa, d.light receives funding for regional expansion, Russia cements nuclear footprint with new Congo deal https://mailchi.mp/asokoinsight.com/africa-business-week-in-review-2701851

Africa Business Week in Review - BII boosts reliable remittance flow in Africa, US invests in Nigerian renewable energy, EU issues €32 million financing to support pharma in Ghana https://mailchi.mp/asokoinsight.com/africa-business-week-in-review-2701828

Africa Business Week in Review - Renew Capital makes first investment in South Africa, Kenya to open market for duty-free EU imports, Italy and Egypt partner for green transport https://mailchi.mp/asokoinsight.com/africa-business-week-in-review-2701794

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Africa Business Week in Review - Finland signs deal to enhance African trade, Breega hits first close of US$75m Africa fund, over US$1b pledged to create African vaccine market https://mailchi.mp/asokoinsight.com/africa-business-week-in-review-2024192

Africa Business Week in Review - Kenya secures US$238m funding for Konza smart city, Nigeria secures additional US$925m loan, Saudi Arabia establishes logistics zone in Djibouti https://mailchi.mp/asokoinsight.com/africa-business-week-in-review-2024184

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Africa Business Week in Review - EIB invests €25m in Amethis Fund III, Kenya to inject US$100m in AfDB and two other multilateral lenders, Mozambique strikes oil deal with China https://mailchi.mp/asokoinsight.com/africa-business-week-in-review-2024168

Africa Business Week in Review - IFC backs Tanzanian glass manufacturer, Kenya seeks Uganda power purchase deal, US$12 million regional pharmaceutical project launched in Kigali https://mailchi.mp/asokoinsight.com/africa-business-week-in-review-2024156

Africa Business Week in Review - Kenya gets US$50 million BPO investment from CCI Global, Jumia to expand in Nigeria, Germany pledges €4 billion for Africa-EU Green Energy Initiative https://mailchi.mp/asokoinsight.com/africa-business-week-in-review-2024148

Africa Business Week in Review - Rwanda’s green coffee secures market in Korea, top Chinese textile manufacturer to set up plant in Uganda, Shell to exit downstream businesses in SA https://mailchi.mp/asokoinsight.com/africa-business-week-in-review-2024140

Africa Business Week in Review - DEG issues US$25 million loan to Kenya's Co-operative Bank, Nigeria signs Executive Order to unlock investment, Korea boosts Zimbabwe's agriculture https://mailchi.mp/asokoinsight.com/africa-business-week-in-review-2024132

Africa Business Week in Review - Africa's top fintech player is getting ready for IPO, Madica announces new investment in three African startups, Turkey to drill oil off Somali coast https://mailchi.mp/asokoinsight.com/africa-business-week-in-review-2024124

Africa Business Week in Review - EU unveils €40 million initiative in Africa, Spark+GP announces closing of Spark+ Africa Fund, China writes off interest free loans in Zimbabwe https://mailchi.mp/asokoinsight.com/africa-business-week-in-review-2024119

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Looking beyond the ports. Infrastructure evolution is key to enhancing port efficiency. Ongoing projects like the standard gauge railway network in neighbouring East African countries and expressway developments between Kenya and Uganda are paving the way for smoother trade processes and reduced transit times.


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Africa Business Week in Review - EIB commits to Nigeria's solar mini-grids, Globeleq to build Africa's largest battery storage system, Uganda to launch first tin processing plant https://mailchi.mp/asokoinsight.com/africa-business-week-in-review-2024103

Africa Business Week in Review - Russia adds another African country to nuclear partners, Tanzania eyes single African Air market, Gavi boosts vaccine production in Africa https://mailchi.mp/asokoinsight.com/africa-business-week-in-review-2024096

Did you know that for every $1 flowing through a port, it contributes $4.3 to the economy? Ports in East Africa are pivotal in fostering economic growth through facilitating trade, connecting markets, and catalyzing development in various sectors. As a proactive stakeholder in regional progress, you stand a chance to contribute significantly to this growth trajectory with help form Trade & Development Bank’s dedicated pool of financing for

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Africa Business Week in Review - Pan African export fund launches in Rwanda, Nigeria's Access Bank acquires second Kenyan bank, African VC P1 Ventures closes second fund. https://mailchi.mp/asokoinsight.com/africa-business-week-in-review-2024088

New Report on the East African Infrastructure Powering Growth. See how East Africa's ports are driving economic development across the region. This report explores the role of ports in facilitating trade, creating jobs, and boosting regional integration.

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Africa Business Week in Review - Nigeria plans to issue Eurobond in June, massive Africa internet outage could take months to fix, Rwanda raises funding to boost pharma operations. https://mailchi.mp/asokoinsight.com/africa-business-week-in-review-2024080

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Africa Business Week in Review - Uganda and EU agree to increase trade, DBG issues 10% funding to women-led businesses in Ghana, Nigeria to begin exports to South Africa, other States https://mailchi.mp/asokoinsight.com/africa-business-week-in-review-2024072

Africa Business Week in Review - DRC debuts first LNG carrier, African female founders launch initiative to bridge funding gap, AfDB approves US$150 million facility for TBD https://mailchi.mp/asokoinsight.com/africa-business-week-in-review-2024060

In part of our latest insights research 🌍 we're noting a future with a focus on sustainability at our ports. 🚢 Initiatives like Mombasa Port Resilient Infrastructure Programme & Tanzania Ports Authority's environmental monitoring are paving the way! 💡

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