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FutureLink Technologies becomes first African company to win IFC’s Global SME Finance Platinum Award for Product Innovation of the Year

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisSeptember 21, 2022September 21, 2022

FutureLink Technologies has been named Platinum winner of Product Innovation of the Year at the 2022 Global SME Finance Forum Awards. This is the first time an African company wins…

Sri Lankan Economic crisis should be an eye-opener for the developing countries

CEO ReporterNews & Analysis Thought LeadershipJuly 4, 2022July 4, 2022

By Nathan Were The island nation of Sri Lanka is not poor. Its per capita GDP – when adjusted for purchasing power – is higher than South Africa, Peru, Egypt,…

Former GE Africa President Farid Fezoua appointed Director of Health & Education at World Bank’s IFC

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisMay 20, 2022May 20, 2022

The International Finance Corporation ( IFC), part of the World Bank Group has appointed Farid Fezoua as the Director of Health & Education. The appointment was made earlier today in…

Equity group, IFC Expand Partnership and Investment to Support Small Business and Climate-Smart Projects

CEO ReporterAfrica Company News News & AnalysisMay 13, 2022May 13, 2022

Equity Group and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have signed a partnership agreement in support of the sustainable development of Africa through supporting micro, small and medium sized businesses (MSMEs)…

Ugandan Takes Senior Position at World Bank

CEO ReporterThought LeadershipMay 31, 2021May 31, 2021

Uganda’s Emmanuel Nyirinkindi has been appointed to a senior job at the World Bank is an endorsement for locally bred capabilities and professionals. Nyirinkindi was last week appointed the vice…