A decisive policy shift in Accra is forcing domestic pension schemes to look past government securities, creating a sudden liquidity pool for private market intermediaries.
Zafiri will serve as a blended finance vehicle — meaning it uses a mix of concessional (low-cost) and commercial capital — to help de-risk investments in companies delivering DRE solutions.
For founders considering a European expansion strategy, southern France — often overlooked in favor of Paris or Berlin — may now be worth a serious look.
Africa’s population is expected to double by 2050. The global demand for digital services is exploding. And many countries are still unsure how to compete.
A decisive policy shift in Accra is forcing domestic pension schemes to look past government securities, creating a sudden liquidity pool for private market intermediaries.
Optasia, which made history in November 2025 as the largest fintech IPO on the JSE, uses proprietary AI to provide credit scoring and micro-lending to unbanked populations.
