South Korea Seeks to Strengthen Trade Ties with Three African Nations

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said Wednesday it has discussed ways to expand trade cooperation with three African countries by concluding Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs). Trade Minister Cheong In-kyo met with the ambassadors of Morocco, Tanzania and Kenya in Seoul to discuss ways to strengthen economic ties between South Korea and Africa, the ministry said. An EPA aims to establish a mutually beneficial trade network with partner nations beyond simple market opening, though it has a more limited scope compared to a traditional free trade agreement (FTA). South…

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Uber Invests $100 Million in Moove, an African Mobile Transportation Solutions Platform

Uber investit 100 millions de dollars dans Moove

Ride-hailing giant Uber has announced a $100 million investment in Moove, an African startup specializing in vehicle financing solutions. This transaction, which marks Uber’s first venture capital investment in Africa, aims to support Moove’s growth and facilitate vehicle ownership for Uber drivers across Africa. Founded in 2015, Moove offers innovative and affordable financing solutions to taxi and motorcycle drivers, enabling them to purchase new and used vehicles. The startup uses artificial intelligence technology to assess the creditworthiness of customers and offer them financing plans tailored to their needs. Moove currently…

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