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Mastercard Foundation And USIU-Africa Partner To Expand Access To Higher Education In Africa

Mastercard Foundation And USIU-Africa Partner To Expand Access To Higher Education In Africa

USIU-Africa and the Mastercard Foundation today announced a partnership that will enable 1,000 high-performing students to receive quality education and leadership development over the next 10 years under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. The partnership provides scholarships for high potential students facing financial, gender, displacement, or disability constraints. At least 70 percent of the young […]

Trendy Africa

Trendy Africa

Accra, Johannesburg and Nairobi are some of the most dynamic cities on the continent, offering a diverse range of venues from vibey nightclubs to more relaxed lounges. In Johannesburg you could be browsing through an open market in the inner city in the morning, and sipping on cocktails on a rooftop bar in Sandton by […]

Africa’s Mergers and Acquisitions gain momentum during COVID19

Africa’s Mergers and Acquisitions gain momentum during COVID19

By Eric M.K Osiakwan  On the 10th of July 2020, Helios Holdings Limited announced a merger with Fairfax Africa Holdings Corporation to form Helios Fairfax Partners Corporation – a pan Africa focused alternative investment manager. On the same day, Eversend, an African fintech startup also announced over a $1M raise through crowdfunding. Prior to that […]

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