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GITEX Africa 2023 – FinBraine’s Top Products Revolutionize the Future of Credit Lending, ID Verification, and Microfinancing

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FinBraine builds next-gen tech solutions by harnessing the power of decision models and advanced predictive algorithms

SINGAPORE, Singapore, May 16, 2023/APO Group/ — 

FinBraine is excited to announce its participation at GITEX Africa 2023 (www.GITEXAfrica.com), a prestigious event showcasing the latest technological advancements and innovations across the African continent. The event, known for its vibrant atmosphere and influential attendees, presents a prime opportunity for to establish valuable connections, forge partnerships, and contribute to the digital transformation journey of Africa.

Africa’s microfinance sector has witnessed slow economic growth over the last few years. Lack of micro-credit institutions, poor distribution networks, and a highly unbanked population are reasons why the general public fails to get access to premium financial services.

Microfinance institutions in the sub-Saharan region are currently in their developmental stages and dealing with the same challenges traditional banks are facing. The need to constantly improve productivity, and performance, and address technological challenges are issues which are inherent to this segment.

FinBraine is an AI and Machine Learning (ML)-based Fintech solution provider that is playing a major role in developing world-class leading technologies for credit scoring and lending requirements. The company takes a client-centric approach to creating business value for organizations coming from diverse industries. FinBraine builds next-gen tech solutions by harnessing the power of decision models and advanced predictive algorithms. Finbraine is best known for its two signature products – CredBraine and IDBraine.

IDBraine is a revolutionary digital KYC solution that makes customer onboarding and identity verification secure, seamless, and hassle-free

CredBraine caters to end to end lending lifecycle management platform and IDBraine caters to custom onboarding journey’s, eKYC and Video KYC. CredBraine is a next-gen lending digital platform that onboards potential borrowers, evaluates the creditworthiness of borrowers and assesses their potential risk when disbursing loans or offering credit and managing the loan lifecycle. The advanced AI/ML capabilities of CredBraine’s decisioning engine improve credit quality and acceptance rates for financial institutions and the platform processes over 2 million loan applications per day. CredBraine can review 25 million accounts yearly and logs 100 million transactions per month which are a testament to its powerful features. In terms of what it offers, CredBraine can track and follow up with debtors for debt recovery, provide automated loan servicing to businesses, and creates scorecards for every industry by using domain specific customer profiles created by our subject matter experts from more than 5000 datapoints that span Telco datapoints, Financial datapoints, Social/Demographic datapoints, Wallet datapoints, Location datapoints, KYC datapoints, Ecommerce Transaction datapoints etc. Automated customer onboarding, credit scoring and decisioning, loan origination and loan servicing are some of its many features.

IDBraine is a revolutionary digital KYC solution that makes customer onboarding and identity verification secure, seamless, and hassle-free. It helps organizations stay compliant with the latest regulatory environments, increases the accuracy of data processing, and improves overall customer experience during the onboarding process. IDBraine has two modes of verification – Biometric KYC and in-app KYC. IDBraine enabled KYC captures data from IDs and performs biometric scans such as ML-based face recognition tests and liveness detection to verify the identity of users in real life and match it with ID documents, thus helping prevent cases of impersonation fraud. Automated OCR-based data extraction from documents is automatically done for instant validation and verification as well. Fingerprint scanning and authentication is integrated as a feature in the product.

Having a centralized repository of KYC records of individuals who apply for loans and borrow credit can make credit management easier for telecom operators, NBFCs, BFSIs, and other industries. Centralized KYC Registry (CKYC) solution by FinBraine offers extensive reporting tools and collects customer records which are made accessible to government bodies, banks, insurance companies, brokers, and various financial institutions. The information housed by the CKYC registry can be viewed at any time and makes it easy to verify users before their applications are processed for granting new loans. It also saves time from repeated KYC processes and eliminates the paperwork involved with manual document submissions since companies can verify and access these records online. Some of the main highlights of CKYC are – comprehensive integration solutions for managing entire KYC requirements, automated data extraction from client-provided documents, propriety data conversion into CERSAI’s bulk upload format, no data duplication, and improved control of management information. CKYC records feature high inter-usability in the finance sector, and it provides automatic updates to customers about their existing verification status. It also features integrations to SMSC for OTP verification, prevents data theft and fraud from the initial stages of practices, and provides ease of customization. The platform offers multi-lingual support as well which makes it convenient to market across different countries.  The biggest benefit of the CKYCR system is that it can be implemented on a national level and the government can enjoy complete transparency when monitoring individual ID cards, linked cards, and SIM cards, on a real-time basis. It also provides individual KYC scores for every citizen.

Use Cases

Telecom companies are facing challenges related to regulatory restrictions, production costs, high handset prices, and operational barriers when it comes to providing handset lending services to customers. FinBraine’s credit decisioning engine is streamlining the handset lending journey for store agents and customers by providing flawless credit risk evaluations and ID verification services. The farming ecosystem suffers from poor financing and FinBraine’s next-gen digital lending solutions are improving the state of organic farming markets by promoting sustainability for the future by offering digital loans and seamless lines of credit. Farmers participate by selling their produce at discounted rates on the Financial Assistance marketplace and purchasing products online. They are rewarded with automatic credit limit upgrades and receive additional benefits which are credited to their digital wallets.

Customers can talk to experts and contact the FinBraine team by submitting a form on their website or send an email to sales@finbraine.com for any product enquiries.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of GITEX Africa.

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As global power structures shift, Invest Africa convenes The Africa Debate 2026 to redefine partnership in a changing world

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The Africa Debate 2026 will provide a platform for this essential, era-defining discussion, convening leaders to explore how Africa and its partners can build more balanced, resilient and sustainable models of cooperation

LONDON, United Kingdom, February 5, 2026/APO Group/ –As African economies assert greater agency in a rapidly evolving global order, Invest Africa (www.InvestAfrica.com) is delighted to announce The Africa Debate 2026, its flagship investment forum, taking place at the historic Guildhall in London on 3 June 2026.

Now in its 12th year, The Africa Debate has established itself as London’s premier platform for African investment dialogue since launching in 2014, convening over 800 global decision-makers annually to shape the future of trade, finance, investment, and development across the continent.

Under the theme “Redefining Partnership: Navigating a World in Transition”, this year’s forum will focus on Africa’s response to global economic realignment with greater agency, ambition and economic sovereignty.

The Africa Debate puts Africa’s priorities at the centre of the conversation, moving beyond traditional narratives to focus on ownership, resilience and long-term value creation.

“Volatility is not new to Africa. What is changing is the opportunity to respond with greater agency and ambition,” says Invest Africa CEO Chantelé Carrington.

“This year’s edition of The Africa Debate asks how we strengthen economic sovereignty — from access to capital and investment to financial and industrial policy — so African economies can take greater ownership of their growth. Success will be defined by how effectively we turn disruption into leverage and partnership into shared value.”

The Africa Debate 2026 will provide a platform for this essential, era-defining discussion, convening leaders to explore how Africa and its partners can build more balanced, resilient and sustainable models of cooperation.

Key challenges driving the debate

Core focus areas for this year’s edition of The Africa Debate include:

This year’s edition of The Africa Debate asks how we strengthen economic sovereignty — from access to capital and investment to financial and industrial policy

Global Realignment & New Partnerships

How shifting geopolitical and economic power structures are reshaping Africa’s global partnerships, trade dynamics and investment landscape.

Financing Africa’s Future

The growing need to reform the global financial architecture, new approaches to development finance, as well as the strengthening of market access and financial resilience of African economies in a changing global system.

Strategic Value Chains

Moving beyond primary exports to build local value chains in critical minerals for the green economy. Also addressing Africa’s energy access gap and mobilising investment in renewable and transitional energy systems.

Digital Transformation & Technology

Unlocking growth in fintech, AI and digital infrastructure to drive productivity, inclusion, and the next phase of Africa’s economic transformation.

The Africa Debate 2026 offers a unique platform for high-level dialogue, deal-making, and strategic engagement. Attendees will gain actionable insights from leading policymakers, investors and business leaders shaping Africa’s economic future, while building strategic partnerships that define the continent’s next growth phase.

Registration is now open (http://apo-opa.co/46b19gj).

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Invest Africa.

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Zion Adeoye terminated as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CLG due to serious personal and professional conduct violations

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After a thorough internal and external investigation, along with a disciplinary hearing chaired by Sbongiseni Dube, CLG (https://CLGglobal.com) has made the decision to terminate Zion Adeoye due to serious personal and professional conduct violations. This process adhered to the Code of Good Practice of the Labour Relations Act, ensuring fairness, transparency, and compliance with South African law.

Mr. Adeoye has been held accountable for several serious offenses, including:

  • Making malicious and defamatory statements against colleagues
  • Extortion
  • Intimidation
  • Fraud
  • Misuse of company funds
  • Theft and misappropriation of funds
  • Breach of fiduciary duty
  • Mismanagement

His actions are in direct contradiction to our firm’s core values. We do not approve of attorneys spending time in a Gentleman’s Club. CLG deeply regrets the impact this situation has had on our colleagues and continues to provide full support to those affected.

We want to express our gratitude to those who spoke up and to reassure everyone at the firm of our unwavering commitment to maintaining a respectful workplace. Misconduct of any kind is unacceptable and will be addressed decisively.

We recognize the seriousness of this matter and have referred it to the appropriate law enforcement, regulatory, and legal authorities in Nigeria, Mauritius, and South Africa. We kindly ask that the privacy of the third party involved be respected.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of CLG.

 

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The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Strengthens Partnership with the Republic of Djibouti through US$35 Million Financing Facility

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This facility forms part of the US$600 million, three-year Framework Agreement signed in May 2023 between ITFC and the Republic of Djibouti, reflecting the strong and growing partnership between both parties

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, February 5, 2026/APO Group/ –The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (https://www.ITFC-IDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has signed a US$35 million sovereign financing facility with the Republic of Djibouti to support the development of the country’s bunkering services sector and strengthen its position as a strategic regional maritime and trade hub.

The facility was signed at the ITFC Headquarters in Jeddah by Eng. Adeeb Yousuf Al-Aama, Chief Executive Officer of ITFC, and H.E. Ilyas Moussa Dawaleh, Minister of Economy and Finance in charge of Industry of the Republic of Djibouti.

The financing facility is expected to contribute to Djibouti’s economic growth and revenue diversification by reinforcing the competitiveness and attractiveness of the Djibouti Port as a “one-stop port” offering comprehensive vessel-related services. With Red Sea Bunkering (RSB) as the Executing Agency, the facility will support the procurement of refined petroleum products, thus boosting RSB’s bunkering operations, enhancing revenue diversification, and consolidating Djibouti’s role as a key logistics and trading hub in the Horn of Africa and the wider region.

We look forward to deepening this partnership, creating new opportunities, and leveraging collaborative programs to advance key sectors and drive sustainable economic growth

Commenting on the signing, Eng. Adeeb Yousuf Al-Aama, CEO of ITFC, stated:

“This financing reflects ITFC’s continued commitment to supporting Djibouti’s strategic development priorities, particularly in strengthening energy security, port competitiveness, and trade facilitation. We are proud to deepen our partnership with the Republic of Djibouti and contribute to sustainable economic growth and regional integration.”

H.E. Ilyas Moussa Dawaleh, Minister of Economy and Finance in charge of Industry of the Republic of Djibouti, commented: “Today’s signing marks an important milestone in the development of Djibouti’s bunkering services and reflects our strong and valued partnership with ITFC, particularly in the oil and gas sector. This collaboration supports our ambition to position Djibouti as a regional hub for integrated maritime and logistics services. We look forward to deepening this partnership, creating new opportunities, and leveraging collaborative programs to advance key sectors and drive sustainable economic growth.”

This facility forms part of the US$600 million, three-year Framework Agreement signed in May 2023 between ITFC and the Republic of Djibouti, reflecting the strong and growing partnership between both parties.

Since its inception in 2008, ITFC and the Republic of Djibouti have maintained a strong partnership, with a total of US$1.8 billion approved primarily supporting the country’s energy sector and trade development objectives.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC).

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