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Women’s active involvement in economic initiatives can grow African nations if progressive laws are put in place. With more conflict erupting various parts of Africa, women remain the most vulnerable groupings. 

Tackling women's economic participation & how Africa can drive GDP growth

Kenya has made remarkable strides in electrification increasing access from 29 per cent to 75 per cent placing the country among the leading in investing in power connectivity. 

Kenya inks multi-billion deal with World Bank to increase renewable power

The ever-growing urban population is creating a huge investment gap in urban cities solutions across Africa. CNBC Africa’s Aby Agina spoke to Taoufik Aboudia, Chief Executive Officer, Emerging Business Factory for more. 

Morocco businesses eyeing investments in Sub-Saharan Africa urban cities

Improving the business eco-system is going to be key in unlocking trade for Africa with the global north. 

Africa Business Forum champions for trade integration through value addition

Rwanda’s capital markets are on a week by week gain as the equities and fixed incomes front remained active with treasury bills being oversubscribed. 

Rwandan market update

Uganda’s equities and fixed incomes markets remain robust despite a slowdown in market activity as investors take a wait and see approach. 

Uganda markets outlook bullish as shilling steadies

African countries are somewhat on the cusp of a tech revolution with Artificial Intelligence taking a mainstay in the financial and health sectors. 

Innovation & AI set to transform Africa’s health sector

Rwanda has been a pioneer in sustainable development, with the Rwanda Green Fund leading the charge since 2012. Today, the country is revolutionizing its transportation sector with a focus on electric mobility. 

Accelerating Rwanda's sustainable transportation: The role of e-mobility infrastructure

KABISA has launched the fastest EV Supercharger in East Africa, which can charge electric vehicles and hybrids up to 60 per cent faster than existing technology. 

KABISA launches East Africa's fastest electric vehicle supercharger

Rwanda’s Central Bank Governor John Rwangombwa holds that the economy is on a solid footing and will achieve GDP growth rate above 7 per cent in 2025 despite regional tensions that could weigh-down cross-border trade. 

 Rwanda’s economy remains sound despite regional shocks

This week, the Tanzanian market has seen mixed movements. The Tanzanian Share Index (TSI) dipped 0.01 per cent, while the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange All Share Index (DSEI) rose by 0.4 per cent. 

Tanzania market update

Rwanda’s Central Bank has retained the repo rate at 6.5 per cent in it’s latest monetary policy committee meeting, with the bank citing that inflation stayed within target band. 

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