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Women-Led Businesses: FSD Africa has committed $335,000 to launch a Nigerian investment network aiming to raise $2.7 million for 15 women-led firms, targeting a major funding gap. Digital Tools: Kenya’s LOOP BIZ+ brings card and mobile payments, working-capital loans and AI stock management into one platform for small businesses. Local Industry: Sagnarigu’s municipal chief is calling for investment in agro-processing and manufacturing to create jobs and help Northern Ghana retain more value from its crops. Market Access: Citi FM and Channel One TV are using Agrifair to boost local products, arguing that businesses need visibility as well as finance to grow. SME Connectivity: South Africa’s new TPC Africa Mobile, running on MTN’s network, aims to offer affordable connectivity for everyday and business needs. Automotive Aftermarket: South Africa’s 23,000-plus aftermarket businesses—mostly SMEs—contributed R202.6 billion to GDP and supported more than 310,000 jobs in 2025.

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Oct. 26, 2026

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Africa's Urban Revolution: Why Infrastructure, Jobs and Smarter Planning Will Decide Its Future

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Agrifair reinforces Citi FM, Channel One TV’s commitment to local businesses – Bernard Avle

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Economic Dialogues: Mobilising Domestic Capital for Africa’s Development

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AGFUND to expand development initiatives in Africa, seeks Nigerian partners — Saudi Prince

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KRA and Safaricom explore using M-Pesa to issue tax invoices for small businesses

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Local business wins national design award

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FSD Africa commits $335,000 to expand financing for women-led businesses

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KRA eyes till numbers, Pochi La Biashara to catch tax cheating small businesses

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