Business

Afreximbank and Ecobank finance SMEs to boost Zimbabwe’s economy

2026-05-21T07:58:42+01:00

African Export‑Import Bank (Afreximbank) has extended a USD 15 million SME Finance Facility to Ecobank Zimbabwe Limited under its Export SME Development Programme (ESDP).

Cost of living boost with free bus travel for children and targeted food tariff cuts

2026-05-21T07:55:43+01:00

Families travelling this summer will benefit from free bus travel for children as the Chancellor ramps up efforts to help with the cost of living.

Jamaica set $200m catastrophe bond figure by World Bank

2026-05-19T22:36:27+01:00

The World Bank has priced a new catastrophe bond designed to help Jamaica cope with the threat of hurricanes.

AFC commits $100M to power Africa’s digital growth

2026-05-18T19:41:55+01:00

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, have announced that its Board has approved a commitment of up to US$100 million to invest in Africa-focused technology fund managers.

More cost-of-living help coming as Reeves heads to G7 to coordinate war response

2026-05-17T17:17:33+01:00

The Chancellor travels to Paris to meet G7 finance ministers and central bankers – the first Chancellor visit to Paris since Brexit.

West Africa set for investment boost via BOAD-IFC deal

2026-05-17T17:14:28+01:00

To help boost local currency financing, private sector growth, and job creation across the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), the West African Development Bank (BOAD) and the International Finance Crporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, announced the signing of two reciprocal financing facilities for an aggregate amount of up to EUR 600 million in euro (EUR) and West African CFA franc (XOF).

Future of Utilities Summit 2026 to host Women in Utilities mentor brunch in partnership with WUN

2026-05-16T13:47:11+01:00

Future of Utilities Summit has announced the return of its Women in Utilities Brunch, taking place on 11 June at QEII Centre, in London, England.

Latvian companies launch new cooperation projects in technology, defence and green transformation sectors during official visit to Sweden

2026-05-16T13:44:52+01:00

The official visit to Sweden organised by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) and led by Minister of Economics Viktors Valainis has concluded.

Burton firm leads the way for quality roofing across the UK

2026-05-14T11:07:01+01:00

Burton on Trent roofing manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles welcomed a team from the UK’s largest provider of new home warranties the National House Building Council (NHBC) for an interactive, hands-on training session.

Four siblings and their dad launch new patented window and patio door security bar to prevent break-ins

2026-05-14T11:04:16+01:00

Meet Jayden, Jaylen, Marshawn, and Makel Smith, four African American brothers from Chicago, Illinois, who have invented and patented the newest innovation in home security.

Government reviews access to face-to-face banking services

2026-05-14T11:01:25+01:00

The Government is taking action to ensure people and communities across the UK can continue to access the banking services they need by commissioning an independent review alongside delivering new powers to act on the findings.

DHL Express expands global portfolio with new Heavy Weight Express Service for shipments up to 3,000kg

2026-05-12T18:05:41+01:00

DHL Express announced the worldwide expansion of its Time Definite International portfolio with the introduction of Heavy Weight Express (HWX), an express air solution for shipments up to 1,000 kilograms per piece and 3,000 kilograms per shipment.

Built by lawyers, tailored by you: Harvey launches purpose-built legal agents across every major practice area

2026-05-10T18:41:48+01:00

Harvey has just announced that 500+ use case Agents are live in the platform alongside the company's Agent Builder tool in early access.

StepStone launches evergreen strategies on LSEG’s DMI platform

2026-05-10T18:38:39+01:00

StepStone Group, a leading global private markets investment firm, have announced it has joined LSEG’s Digital Markets Infrastructure (DMI) platform.

ADGM announces Man Group's commitment to establish presence in Abu Dhabi

2026-05-09T14:39:33+01:00

ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, have announced that Man Group plc, a London-listed alternative investment firm with approximately USD 228.7 billion in total assets under management, is proceeding with its commitment to establish a presence in Abu Dhabi and has submitted its application for a Category 3A licence.

Canon and SOS Children’s Villages in Senegal join forces to empower the next generation through Miraisha

2026-05-08T20:45:31+01:00

Canon Central & North Africa (CCNA), a global leader in imaging solutions, has forged a strategic partnership with SOS Children’s Villages in Senegal, a non-governmental organisation supporting vulnerable youth, to expand its flagship Miraisha skills development initiative.