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<p>In the final episode of Startup Caps, we explore the ins-and-outs of impact investing, where the focus is and what challenges presents itself as opportunities.</p>


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Startup Caps EP12: Impact investing in Africa

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<p>In this episode of Startup Caps we explore the world of transport and mobility sector. From ride-hailing apps to e-logistics platforms, tech startups in the transportation sector are transforming the way people and goods get around. But what are the biggest challenges and opportunities in this exciting space?</p>


Startup Caps EP10: Overview of transport tech in Africa

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<p>In this episode of Startup Caps, we explore how Africa&#8217;s education sector is undergoing a digital transformation, with edtech startups playing a critical role. From providing affordable access, quality education and personalized learning experiences, these innovators are shaping the future of learning on the continent.</p>


Startup Caps EP9: Transforming Africa’s edtech sector

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<p>This week we’re looking into Climate tech, Greentech, or as some call it Cleantech, which is all about developing and deploying technologies that address climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency, and fostering sustainability.</p>


Startup Caps EP8: Greentech: Fostering sustainability through energy efficient technologies

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<p>Africa is home to a robust network of 618 active tech hubs. These hubs are pivotal for the region, offering essential resources such as mentorship, funding, and networking opportunities that are crucial for nurturing fledgling ventures and fueling innovation across various sectors. In this episode of StartUp Caps, we delve into early-stage investing across Africa, highlighting the continent&#8217;s burgeoning support system for startups.</p>


Startup Caps EP5: Early-stage investing: ‘Seeding Africa’s tomorrow’

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<p>In this episode of Startup Caps, we delve into the AgriTech sector. AgriTech startups in Africa attracted some significant investments, especially to expand digital agriculture platforms. This underscores the increasing focus on sustainable agriculture and food security.</p>


Startup Caps EP4: Overview of Africa’s AgriTech sector

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<p>In 2023, 16 per cent of the total venture capital in Africa was directed towards women-led enterprises, emphasizing a shift towards gender equity in the business landscape. In this episode of Startup Caps, we take a deeper look into gender lens investing.</p>


Startup Caps EP3: Gender lens investing

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<p>In the second episode of STARTUP CAPS, we unpack where the capital is going when it comes to new ventures in Africa. We take a deeper look into the fintech sector, which attracted a whopping $641 million in investments across the continent in 2023.</p>


Startup Caps EP2: Fintech opportunities in the digital era of AI

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<p>Join CNBC Africa for the latest series Startup Caps, a new show which aims to champion the continent’s startup ecosystem. The show will tackle the latest happenings in the African startup space and profile investors, startup founders, and other significant players in the ecosystem. In the first episode we explore what the investment landscape for startups looks like and speak to startups who share some of their experience and challenges.</p>


Startup Caps EP1: Understanding the investment landscape for African startups


<p>HARARE (Reuters) &#8211; The World Bank will grant $7 million to Zimbabwe to help it fight the new <a href="https://www.cnbcafrica.com/videos/2020/04/30/morgan-co-on-covid-19-its-impact-on-zimbabwes-economy/">coronavirus outbreak</a> that is expected to worsen an already struggling economy and <a href="https://www.cnbcafrica.com/news/2020/04/02/the-fight-to-keep-4-1-million-zimbabweans-fed-in-covid-19-lockdown/">food crisis</a>, a bank spokesman said on Wednesday.</p>



<p>Zimbabwe is more than $1.2 billion in arrears to the <a href="https://www.cnbcafrica.com/videos/2020/04/09/world-bank-considers-debt-relief-for-africa-to-fight-covid-19/">World Bank</a>, <a href="https://www.cnbcafrica.com/videos/2020/04/09/afdb-announces-10bn-war-chest-to-fight-covid-19/">African Development Bank</a> and European Investment Bank, making it ineligible for funding or debt forgiveness from global lenders.</p>



<p>The World Bank spokesman said that while Zimbabwe and other countries indebted to the lender could not access regular financing, they could get money from its trust funds to fight the coronavirus that has slowed down the <a href="https://www.cnbcafrica.com/videos/2020/05/05/covid-19-what-the-world-can-learn-from-africa-in-dealing-with-a-pandemic/">global economy</a>.</p>



<p>“The bank’s senior management has underlined the need for additional trust fund financing to ensure that Zimbabwe and the small group of other countries in arrears can receive support as part of our global effort to help countries respond to the COVID-19 crisis,” the spokesman said.</p>



<p>Zimbabwe would get $5 million from the World Bank’s global financing facility trust and another $2 million would be diverted from <a href="https://www.cnbcafrica.com/videos/2020/05/04/how-the-covid-19-pandemic-is-taking-its-toll-on-african-livelihoods/">funds meant to help the country recover</a> from a devastating cyclone in 2019.</p>



<p>“We recognise this is a global crisis that impacts every country and we cannot leave anyone behind in our response,” the spokesman said.</p>



<p>Zimbabwe’s finance minister wrote to the International Monetary Fund and other lenders last month warning that the country was being driven towards a <a href="https://www.cnbcafrica.com/videos/2020/05/04/covid-19-lockdowns-when-is-the-right-time-to-reopen-economies/">health and economic catastrophe</a> by the coronavirus pandemic because its debt arrears mean it cannot access foreign financing.</p>



<p>The impoverished southern African nation has only recorded 34 cases and four deaths from the coronavirus but analysts say its fragile health system will not be able to handle any surge in infections.</p>



<p>(Reporting by MacDonald Dzirutwe; Editing by Mark Heinrich)</p>



<p>This article was first published on Reuters Africa <a href="https://af.reuters.com/article/investingNews/idAFKBN22I1QX-OZABS">https://af.reuters.com/article/investingNews/idAFKBN22I1QX-OZABS</a> and is republished with its permission.</p>



<p>For more coverage on COVID-19 visit: <a href="https://www.cnbcafrica.com/covid-19/">https://www.cnbcafrica.com/covid-19/</a></p>


Zimbabwe gets $7m COVID-19 lifeline from World Bank

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<p>The African Trade Insurance Agency, Africa’s multilateral guarantee agency covering trade and investment flows across the continent, signed an MOU with European Investment Bank at the Africa Investment Forum. CNBC Africa’s Fifi Peters spoke to John Lentaigne from the Agency.</p>


Africa Investment Forum: African Trade Insurance Agency signs MoU with European Investment Bank

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<p>One of the institutions attending the Africa Investment Forum in Sandton this week is the European Investment Bank, which pumped millions of dollars into the continent at last year’s forum. CNBC Africa’s Fifi Peters is joined by the Vice President of the European Investment Bank, Ambroise Fayolle, to talk about the Bank’s plans for Africa going forward.</p>


Africa Investment Forum: Ambroise Fayolle on EIB’s plans for Africa

Africa Investment Forum: Ambroise Fayolle outlines EIB’s plans for Africa

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<p>On the side-lines of the ongoing Africa CEO Forum, Bank of Kigali signed a RWF 30 billion deal with the European Investment Bank to support new business investment across Rwanda. The new financing will be matched by Bank of Kigali and unlock a total of RWF 60 billion of new private sector investment across Rwanda. CNBC Africa filed this report.</p>


Bank of Kigali, EIB sign Rwf 30bn deal to support SMEs in Rwanda

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<p>European Investment Bank vice-President, Ambroise Fayolle speaks to CNBC Africa on the side-lines of the inaugural Africa Investment Forum about the investment opportunities in Africa.</p>


European Investment Bank’s Ambroise Fayolle talks about investment opportunities in Africa

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<p>The European Investment Bank has signed a loan agreement with the Seychelles Ports Authority to finance the modernisation and expansion of the Port Victoria harbour.</p>


EIB to finance upgrade of Seychelles’ main harbour

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<p>Maria Shaw Barragan, Head of Global Partners, European Investment Bank says financial institutions will begin to submit their proposals to the European Commission for the External Investment Plan in January.</p>


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