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Nigerian fintech CreditChek acquires Ugandan startup Algosys to expand its credit and lending infrastructure across East Africa.

Technext • Sep 9, 2026

Nigerian credit assessment startup CreditChek has acquired Ugandan core banking and lending software provider Algosys for an undisclosed amount.Algosys will operate as a subsidiary of CreditChek, with its team fully integrated to build a unified,… Read full article →

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Digital Parks Africa is building a new carrier-neutral data centre in Lagos to expand its West African footprint.

Tech Build Africa • Sep 9, 2026

Digital Parks Africa (DPA) announced the development of Nigeria Data Centre 1 (NDC1), a carrier-neutral facility in Lagos, Nigeria.DPA is collaborating with the Uptime Institute to pursue a Tier IV Certification of Constructed Facility assessment… Read full article →

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The UK appoints Alastair Long as the new His Majesty's Trade Commissioner for Africa to strengthen economic ties.

AllAfrica Business • Sep 9, 2026

Alastair Long formally begins his role as His Majesty's Trade Commissioner for Africa, succeeding John Humphrey who served since June 2022.The UK High Commission in Nigeria announced that Long will work with governments, investors, and… Read full article →

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Newly appointed NIF CEO James Mworia proposes listing an infrastructure development fund on the Nairobi Securities Exchange to boost financing.

Capital FM Business Kenya • Sep 9, 2026

James Mworia, the newly appointed CEO of Kenya's National Infrastructure Fund (NIF), has backed listing an infrastructure development fund on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). Read full article →

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ChamsSwitch launches GLASS, a unified payment gateway connecting Nigerian merchants to major Asian and global digital wallets.

BusinessDay Nigeria — Technology • Sep 9, 2026

Nigerian fintech ChamsSwitch has launched GLASS, a unified payment gateway designed to consolidate local and international payment methods into a single integration.The platform enables eligible merchants to accept payments from global card networks like Visa,… Read full article →

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Kenyan startup Velocity raises funding from Africa Jobs Fund to expand healthcare worker placement into Malawi and Zambia.

Business Tech Africa • Sep 9, 2026

Kenyan startup Velocity has secured investment from the Africa Jobs Fund to scale its operations and expand its training model into Malawi and Zambia.The platform currently manages over 300 active learners with a waitlist exceeding 2,500… Read full article →

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Liberia signs a 20-year, $60 million agreement with JR Farms to revitalize its coffee industry.

AllAfrica Business • Sep 9, 2026

The Government of Liberia and JR Farms Group Inc. signed a $60 million implementation agreement under the Liberia Coffee Prosperity Partnership.Running from 2026 to 2045, the 20-year initiative aims to support nearly 200,000 smallholder farmers… Read full article →

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Injini launches an AI venture builder for Southern African edtech teams, offering five finalists $25,000 each.

IndexPrima • Sep 9, 2026

South African EdTech incubator Injini, backed by Coefficient Giving, has launched an eight-month AI for Education Venture Builder.The programme will select 12 early-stage teams from nine Southern African countries to build AI-powered education products starting… Read full article →

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US logistics-tech firm Pigee is acquiring a 55% stake in Nigerian startup ShipAfrica to expand into West Africa.

TechCabal • Sep 9, 2026

US-based Pigee will acquire a controlling 55% stake in Nigerian logistics startup ShipAfrica in three stages over the next 18 months.The acquisition will be funded via a combination of cash and equity, with ShipAfrica retaining… Read full article →

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ARC Ride raises $33.3 million to expand its electric motorcycle and battery-swapping network across East and West Africa.

Techmoran • Sep 8, 2026

Nairobi-based electric mobility startup ARC Ride raised $33.3 million in a mix of equity and asset-backed debt financing.The funding round was led by Novastar Ventures and Norrsken22, with participation from IFC, British International Investment, Proparco,… Read full article →

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Proparco commits $15 million to Capitalworks' fourth private equity fund to back mid-market enterprises in Southern Africa.

Innovation Village • Sep 8, 2026

Development finance institution Proparco announced a $15 million capital commitment to Capitalworks IV, the fourth flagship private equity fund managed by South African firm Capitalworks.The fund will deploy capital across key regional industries, specifically fast-moving… Read full article →

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Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Education has fully automated the academic certificate verification and evaluation process online.

Nairametrics • Sep 8, 2026

Applicants can now complete the entire academic credential evaluation and authentication process online without physically visiting the Ministry of Education.The official portal has been launched at essverify.education.gov.ng, with enquiries routed to ess1@education.gov.ng. Read full article →

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POSB secures $20 million in trade and export financing facilities to boost Zimbabwean businesses expanding into regional markets.

AllAfrica Business • Sep 8, 2026

The People's Own Savings Bank (POSB) secured a $10 million line of credit from Afreximbank alongside a separate $10 million trade finance facility.The funding targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and exporters across Zimbabwe's agriculture,… Read full article →

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The African Development Bank launches a $5.1 billion framework to address energy and fertiliser crises across African nations.

Business Post • Sep 8, 2026

The African Development Bank approved the $5.1 billion Global Energy and Fertilizer Crisis Response Framework on September 1, 2026.The initiative includes $4.1 billion in direct lending and $960 million in concessional loans, raising the group's… Read full article →

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IFAD and Equity Group launch a Sh25.9 billion climate adaptation fund for East African farmers and rural businesses.

Capital FM Business Kenya • Sep 8, 2026

The Africa Rural Climate Adaptation Finance Mechanism (ARCAFIM) was launched in Kigali to deploy Sh23.3 billion in lending capital and Sh2.6 billion in technical assistance.The 12-year program operates across Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania, targeting… Read full article →

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Kenya signs a Sh12 billion agreement with DP World to build a Mombasa Special Economic Zone, targeting 10,000 jobs.

Capital FM Business Kenya • Sep 8, 2026

The County Government of Mombasa, Mombasa Free Zone Ltd, and DP World signed a tripartite agreement to develop a 535-acre Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Jomvu.The Sh12 billion project aims to transition Mombasa from a… Read full article →

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Old Mutual Group will inject R2 billion into OM Bank, its South African digital-first retail banking venture.

Tech Financials • Sep 8, 2026

JSE-listed insurer Old Mutual Group is committing R2 billion in 2026 and 2027 to scale its new digital-first platform, OM Bank.The bank received retail banking license approval from South Africa's Prudential Authority in March 2025,… Read full article →

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Tanzania's FSDT and the EU launched an $11,000 grant fund for women and youth-led climate and digital MSMEs.

Business Tech Africa • Sep 8, 2026

Financial Sector Deepening Tanzania (FSDT) and the European Union have launched the MSME Impact Grant Fund (IGF) targeting women- and youth-owned businesses.The fund offers non-repayable grants of up to TZS 30 million (approximately $11,000) alongside… Read full article →

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Digital Realty launches its NBO2 data centre in Nairobi to support Kenya's growing AI and cloud computing demands.

AllAfrica Business • Sep 8, 2026

Digital Realty has launched the NBO2 data centre in Nairobi, Kenya, following its acquisition of local data centre operator iColo.The new facility is designed to support the infrastructure demands of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and… Read full article →

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The United States is exploring a major investment in Ethiopia's planned Bishoftu International Airport to boost aviation ties.

AllAfrica Business • Sep 8, 2026

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Frank Garcia met with Ethiopian Airlines CEO Mesfin Tasew to discuss aviation cooperation.The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation aims to deploy a sizable investment to support small… Read full article →

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Angola approves the sale and BODIVA listing of a 34% stake in Standard Bank's local unit.

AllAfrica Business • Sep 8, 2026

Angola's Capital Market Commission approved the public offer of 4.76 million shares in Standard Bank de Angola, representing a 34% state-owned stake.Subscriptions will run from September 11 to September 25, with trading expected to begin… Read full article →

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EXEO Capital exits South African animal health API manufacturer Chemical Process Technologies after a four-year investment cycle.

Innovation Village • Sep 7, 2026

EXEO Capital, through its Agri-Vie Fund II, has successfully exited its majority stake in Pretoria-based Chemical Process Technologies (CPT).While exiting the animal health division, EXEO and CPT's founders will retain their ownership stakes in CPT… Read full article →

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AHL Venture Partners raises $45.5 million for its Africa Credit Fund I to back mid-sized African enterprises.

Innovation Village • Sep 7, 2026

AHL Venture Partners has reached the second close of its AHL Africa Credit Fund I (ACF), raising $45.5 million toward its $70 million target.The fund secured a $15 million senior facility, including $5 million from… Read full article →

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GRID 01 launches in Lagos to help African and Lebanese startups expand into the Nigerian market.

Business Tech Africa • Sep 7, 2026

GRID 01, co-developed by AXON Accelerator and AUB Innovation Park, officially launched in Lagos on September 1, 2026.The initiative provides market-entry support, mentorship, and investor connections to participating founders directly within the Nigerian business ecosystem. Read full article →

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Centum Investments appoints Thomas Omondi-Achola as interim CEO following James Mworia's transition to lead Kenya's National Infrastructure Fund.

Capital FM Business Kenya • Sep 7, 2026

Thomas Omondi-Achola, Centum's Group COO since 2018, takes over as Acting Group CEO immediately to ensure complete strategic momentum.Outgoing CEO James Mworia departs Centum to serve as the inaugural head of the newly approved National… Read full article →

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Rwanda hosts the sixth Renewable Energy for Sustainable Growth summit in Kigali to advance Africa's clean energy transition.

AllAfrica Business • Sep 7, 2026

The sixth Renewable Energy for Sustainable Growth (RE4SG) 2026 summit will begin on Tuesday, September 8, at the Kigali Exhibition and Conference Village in Rwanda. Read full article →

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Google mandates Kenyan YouTube creators submit their KRA PIN by October 2026 or face payment holds and tax withholding.

Capital FM Business Kenya • Sep 7, 2026

Google is requiring Kenya-based YouTube creators with AdSense accounts to submit their 11-character Kenyan Personal Identification Number (PIN).Under the Kenya Income Tax Act, Google will withhold a 5% local tax on monthly YouTube earnings and… Read full article →

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Nigerian startups Trade Lenda and AirSmat raise a combined $450,000 from the Africa Ecosystem Catalysts Facility.

Disrupt Africa • Sep 7, 2026

The Africa Ecosystem Catalysts Facility, a $4 million pilot fund managed by Village Capital, has made its first investments in Nigeria. Read full article →

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Aliko Dangote sets September 30, 2026, to break ground on a $16 billion oil refinery in Lamu, Kenya.

Business Tech Africa • Sep 7, 2026

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote announced a September 30, 2026, groundbreaking date for a new 700,000 barrel-per-day oil refinery in Lamu, Kenya.The $16 billion project will be financed via 70% debt ($11.2 billion) and 30% equity,… Read full article →

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Tunisia and Egypt sign an agreement to boost trade, joint investments, and technical cooperation across Africa.

AllAfrica Business • Sep 7, 2026

Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti and Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty met in Cairo to enhance bilateral economic, trade, and cultural relations.The two nations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a framework for triangular… Read full article →

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