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start-upsA property buyer who runs into financial trouble has a difficult decision to make. Keep paying for a home that is becoming unaffordable, or try to get out of the deal without losing too much of the money already paid
Trade & IndustryFor a South African business supplying electrical equipment or maintaining vehicle infrastructure, a petrol station could become a new customer. But getting the work will depend on more than the growing interest in electric cars.
sme-sA business owner in Freetown who wants to open a shop, supply goods to companies or start a transport service has paperwork to sort out before trading.
telecomsNuRAN Wireless has activated 29 mobile towers in October and is working on a separate business to supply power to its telecoms sites. The company’s NuEnergy platform is being developed around solar power, batteries and hybrid energy systems.
energyA construction project worth millions of dollars can create business opportunities beyond the company building it. But for smaller contractors, getting a piece of that work often comes down to knowing who is buying, what they need and whether you can deliver at the right price.
motoringSouth Africa’s car industry has a decision to make. As global manufacturers move towards electric vehicles, local factories must decide how to adapt, component suppliers must prepare for different production requirements, and businesses must work out where they fit into the changing market.
energyDutch development bank FMO has agreed to provide up to €55.5 million in long-term financing for the 50 MWp Kong solar power plant in northern Côte d’Ivoire, where construction is underway ahead of a planned 2028 commissioning.
TechnologyClimate fintech company Nithio has launched a $150 million debt fund to finance electric mobility businesses and supporting infrastructure across Sub-Saharan Africa, targeting companies that need capital to expand fleets, charging networks and battery-swapping operations.
start-upsTanzania’s NMB Bank plans to integrate 30 technology startups into its banking systems by 2030 after testing more than 300 innovations since 2021, as the country steps up efforts to turn startup ideas into commercially viable businesses.
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