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start-upsMytherapist.ng introduces pay-later option for therapy sessions in Nigeria
A therapy session costing ₦80,000 may be out of reach for someone who needs help but cannot afford to pay that amount at once.
miningMali Resumes Exploration Permit Processing After 2022 Suspension
Mali’s mining sector is beginning to see movement in exploration licensing, with 21 permits processed between August and September 2026, according to Fousseni Tougela, president of the Mali Chamber of Mines.
sme-sSmall Suppliers: How to Win Business From Companies That Already Have a Supplier
A small supplier can spend weeks trying to get onto a company's supplier list and still come away with nothing. The buyer has a price list, the current supplier is already approved, and nobody inside the company is particularly interested in changing a process that works.
investmentsIFC and BlueOrchard plan $2 billion fund for business lending
Getting a loan is not always easy for a business that needs money to fulfil an order or buy more stock. A bank may ask for security the owner does not have, or the business may not qualify for the amount it needs.
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miningThe Mining Wrap
This week’s Mining Wrap covers African mining startups, heavy equipment technology, exploration investment, new mineral-processing projects and geological mapping initiatives, alongside developments in responsible mineral sourcing and critical minerals policy.
fintechMoneyHash Partners with Ozow to Expand Local Payment Options in South Africa
MoneyHash has partnered with South African fintech company Ozow to give businesses easier access to local online payment methods through a single payment integration.
energyLiberia Opens New Licensing Round for 15 Offshore Oil Blocks
Liberia has opened a new licensing round for 15 offshore oil exploration blocks, with interested companies invited to submit letters of intent by April 15, 2027.
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