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International trade with Africa has continued to be on a decline standing at a mere 2 per cent as global fragilities continue to widen. 

Why Africa must seize the moment to make AfCFTA work

Kenya’s and East Africa’s agricultural backbone is under immense pressure. Climate change, deforestation, harmful pesticides, and soil erosion threaten its sustainability, impacting livelihoods and our global food supply. 

Africa at crossroads to combat climate change 

Rwanda’s fixed income and equities market continued with a solid trajectory with t-bills being oversubscribed as investors piled up demand for Government paper. 

Rwanda market watch: Treasury bills remained oversubscribed

From training as an apprentice chef at the Norfolk Hotel in Nairobi Kenya to now owning one of the top brands in Kenya’s capital, Café Deli, the story of Obadoh Obadoh is one of sheer resilience and foresight. 

Africa a dynamic market for startup businesses

Africa is losing close to 3 per cent of its GDP to illicit financial flows majorly linked to tax avoidance to profit shifting by multinationals which is crippling economic growth across the continent. 

Africa’s growing illicit financial flows stalling economic growth

As the world welcomed thanksgiving Friday in the globe’s largest economy the United States of America, shoppers and travelers have hit a record high as the black Friday bug caught on with many. 

 Black Friday gets consumers on the edge as festive season kicks in

Guinea’s mining sector is poised for a bright future after a rocky past riddled with conflict. 

Guinea ramps up mineral exploration to drive economic growth under vision 2040

African countries are making enormous strides in attracting foreign direct investments despite facing multiple shocks. 

Africa investment climate improving but more reforms required

Low income countries are on the verge of debt distress as currency volatility continues to rock regional markets for many African countries according to a new report released by Africatalyst. 

Role of local currency financing in navigating debt challenges for low-income countries

African countries still remain attractive for investments as the continent works fast to improve the business environment through implementing wide ranging business reforms that are increasing the flow of foreign direct investments. 

Fostering growth of African economies through FDI

American ride hailing company Uber has generated Ksh14.1 billion in revenue under it's Kenya operations in it’s latest impact report for 2023. 

Uber’s Imran Manji: East Africa is the future

East Africa’s financial markets for a better part of 2024 witnessed monetary tightening as inflation remained elevated. Steady efforts by Central Bank Governors have seen the fight on inflation subside. 

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