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Global startup ecosystems converge in Dubai to unlock international growth at Expand North Star 2026

Delegations from the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East reinforce Dubai’s standing as a global launchpad for innovation

Soko Directory Team · Nov 13, 2026
Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) Create-thon, Powered by Gebeya, Announces Nine Winners at Afreximbank’s Creative Africa Nexus Weekend (CANEX WKND) 2026

Nine creators have been named winners across gaming, video and music at CANEX WKND 2026, following the live pitch finale

Soko Directory Team · Nov 13, 2026
Is investor appetite for AI finally running out? Why Ranmore is looking to Asia

By Sean Peche, Founder and Portfolio Manager at Ranmore Fund Management   Heightened levels of corporate listings and takeovers have

Soko Directory Team · Nov 11, 2026
9ASR Ventures BV (EA) Ltd Acquires Infinity Industrial Park in Nairobi

Ventures BV (EA) Ltd today announced the acquisition of Infinity Industrial Park, a 200-acre development in Ruai, on Nairobi’s Eastern

Soko Directory Team · Nov 7, 2026
Mukuru Partners with Flash to Add 170,000 Cash Pay-in Points Across South Africa

Mukuru (www.Mukuru.com), a leading financial services provider, has partnered with Flash, a payments technology company with an extensive network of

Soko Directory Team · Nov 7, 2026
Zambia–Lobito Railway Moves Towards Financial Close as President Hichilema Meets Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Leadership

His Excellency Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia, has received a delegation from Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org),

Soko Directory Team · Nov 6, 2026
IFAD scales climate adaptation investments in rural communities feeding the world

At COP31, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will showcase new investments, evidence and solutions to accelerate climate adaptation at scale

Soko Directory Team · Nov 5, 2026
Yellow Card Acquires GoMoney, Establishing Direct Operations in Brazil

Yellow Card, a leading global Stablecoin payments infrastructure provider, today announced that, in October, it completed the acquisition of GoMoney

Soko Directory Team · Nov 5, 2026
DNV research finds cooling set to account for 13% of global electricity demand by 2035

Cooling is set to account for 13% of global electricity demand by 2035 as rising incomes, expanding floor space and

Soko Directory Team · Nov 5, 2026
In UN climate talks, Africa’s energy needs and debt crisis must take priority

  Article By : Nana Dr. Antwi-Boasiako Amoah, Chair of the African Group of Negotiators (AGN) on Climate Change Today,

Soko Directory Team · Nov 4, 2026
Africa and Caribbean trade potential could reach $1.65 billion annually by 2030: International Trade Centre (ITC)-Afreximbank report

Annual trade in goods and services between Africa and the Caribbean could reach up to $1.65 billion by 2030, excluding

Soko Directory Team · Nov 4, 2026
Wahda Bank partners with Backbase to bring Banking OS to businesses and retail customers across Libya

Backbase (www.Backbase.com/) announced that Wahda Bank, one of Libya’s largest banks, has selected Backbase to build a new digital banking platform

Soko Directory Team · Nov 4, 2026