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Low power costs and availability of cheap capital is tipped to see East Africa’s manufacturing sector expand if Government’s provide a conducive environment for investments. 

The future of manufacturing in East Africa

Developing credit lending facilities can unleash enormous potential in Africa’s food systems. 

Reinventing financing through public private partnerships in Africa

By 2050, Africa’s population will have doubled thus pilling pressure on Governments in tackling food security.  

Bayer pledges more investments in regenerative agriculture

As global leaders prepare to converge at the United Nations General Assembly in New York this September, ethical regulation of Artificial Intelligence is expected to shape conversations. 

AI regulation & global digital compact gain steam ahead of UNGA

Kenya’s listed lender Equity Bank is eyeing new markets within Southern Africa as the bank stretches forth it’s Africa footprint to tap the immense potential in technology, mining and agriculture sectors. 

Equity Group targets Southern Africa banking sector for expansion

Noah Kipkemboi, Reporter, KTN News joins CNBC Africa for more. 

Kenya Airways flights crippled as aviation workers strike persists

The shift towards sustainability has become a critical driver of decision-making for individuals, businesses, and governments. 

Equity Group CEO on prioritizing sustainability in financial institutions

Rwanda has officially broke ground on the multi-million-shilling Kigali Innovation City project that is tipped to position the country as a key ICT innovation hub. 

Rwanda bets big with launch of $300mn Kigali Innovation City

The African Union is under sharp scrutiny as the apex body gears up to elect a new Chairperson for the commission as the incumbent Moussa Faki’s term draw to an end cum February 2025. 

Reimagining the future of the AUC in achieving economic development

Rwanda’s stock markets have remained quite bullish as market activity inched upwards as market turnover hitting 215 million up by 174 per cent. Kevin Karobia, Senior Investment Analyst at BK Capital joins CNBC Africa to discuss this and more.

Rwanda market update

Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has called for greater efforts to protect the environment and ensure justice for environmental crimes if African economies are to record steady growth outcomes. 

Strengthening governance in African economies 

Cross-border payments for businesses in emerging markets remain significantly untapped, despite small to large businesses using banks and legacy fintechs to transact trillions of dollars in transaction volume annually.

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