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Ethiopia’s National Bank has maintained the benchmark lending rate at 15 per cent in it’s latest Monetary Policy meeting. 

Ethiopia MPC retains key rate at 15% to tame inflation

At least 72 per cent of East Africa CEO’s are optimistic about their territory’s growth, while 66 per cent of them anticipate a global economic growth in the next 12 months in the latest PwC 2025 Global CEO Survey. 

East Africa CEO's optimistic about global economic outlook

Listed National carrier Kenya Airways is fresh from releasing it’s 2024 full-year results with the airline making a strong come-back after a season of loss making. 

Kenya Airways FY’24 earnings rise up 124%

African countries have the golden opportunity to tap into the immense economic opportunities artificial intelligence can offer. 

How AI can unlock Africa's digital economy

Uganda's power utility firm Umeme Limited is set to secure a 700-billion-shilling loan even as the country's Parliament approved a debt buyout deal. 

Umeme concession nears conclusion as government approves UGX700bn buyout loan

With gold prices hitting record highs, driven by geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainties, CNBC Africa is joined by Richard Mubilu, Mineral Consultant and Trade Analyst at Pearl Precious Metals, in Uganda. 

Gold rally: Buy or sell - what’s next?

Russia’s ceasefire shakes global oil markets—prices dip, but will they stay low? From OPEC+ moves to East Africa’s fuel costs, CNBC Africa breaks down what’s next with Martin Chomba, Chairman of Petroleum Outlets Association of Kenya.

What's next for oil prices & global supply?

Rwanda's energy landscape is evolving, with methane gas projects like Shema Power Lake Kivu playing a key role in the transition. 

Unpacking Rwanda’s power prices & market trends

Africa’s transition to a green economy hinges on unlocking climate finance for clean energy and climate-resilient agriculture. 

Financing Africa’s green transition

The financial landscapes in Uganda and Kenya are shifting, driven by market dynamics and key policy moves. 

Market dynamics & policy shifts in Uganda & Kenya

As Ethiopia faces challenges in its debt restructuring and Moody’s recent downgrade, the country is also modernising its capital markets with the shift to dematerialised securities. 

Ethiopia’s debt restructuring & dematerialised securities

Rwanda has recorded sharp increases in T-bills subscriptions in its latest auction, with overall subscription rising to 161.9 per cent from 125.9 per cent in the previous auction, driven by strong demand across various maturities. 

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