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CNBC Africa’s Aby Agina spoke to Rajat Khosla, Executive Director, PMNCH for more on the economic implications and what options can countries pursue to better their health outcomes. 

Fixing health gaps to boost economic prosperity for the global economy

African entrepreneurs could be eyeing significant funding under a UNDP initiative out to disburse $1 billion targeting 10,000 youth across the continent. 

Unlocking $1bn green capital for techies under Timbuktoo initative

Kenya’s macroeconomic environment improved in 2024, following a tighter macroeconomic policy framework even as the country marched forward to contain multiple shocks on the economy. 

World Bank’s 2025 economic outlook for Kenya 

African countries have the opportunity to be part of the green revolution by scaling up investments in the renewable energy eco-systems. 

Investing in Africa’s renewable energy

The African Tax Administration Forum has highlighted key streams for addressing fiscal challenges in Africa. 

Addressing illicit financial flows in Africa

Markets rallied as Kenya’s Monetary Policy Committee cut the base lending rate to 11.25 per cent from 12 per cent in the last meeting of the year signaling a further easing of credit for borrowers. 

Markets rally as CBK cuts repo rate by 75bps to 11.25%

The conversation on digital health transformation is linked with infrastructure development, partnerships, and technological initiatives. 

Shaping healthcare through digital innovation 

Digitizing trade is expected to see African countries more than double trade volumes across the region. 

Digitising trade to unlock Africa’s economic opportunity

Global leaders are converging in Morocco’s capital Rabat for this year’s Africa Investment Forum. The forum running under the theme “Leveraging Innovative Partnerships for Scale” hopes to deepen investments into the continent. 

Africa Investment Forum roots for innovative financing

Sporadic conflict and political tensions in the Sahel region are raising uncertainties over Africa’s stability as pundits reckon this would have massive spillover effects if unchecked. 

Tony Blair Institute raises red flag over Sahel conflict 

Africa is the world’s second most unequal region after Latin America, and the only one where extreme poverty reduction has stalled in recent years according to a new report released by the World Bank.

Africa second most unequal region in new World Bank report

Africa’s private sector stands at opportune moment with a 1.4 billion population, this presents a competitive advantage for the 3.5 trillion-dollar economy. 

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