Gates Foundation, EIB launch capital for women entrepreneurs pilot in Kenya

Philanthropy organisation and development finance institution the European Investment Bank (EIB) has launched a €30-million microfinance programme for women entrepreneurs in Kenya. The new... 

Research group reports that the latest El Niño had a significant impact on South Africa

A South African research group has reported that the 2023/24 El Niño phenomenon was the fourth strongest yet recorded, and that it had a noticeable impact on South Africa. The research team,... 

Elections highlighted as a concern for SME owners, but also promises change

Almost half, or 49%, of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) business owners who responded to the Fourth Quarter 2023 SME Confidence Index by specialist SME financier Business Partners said they...