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The ride-hailing sector is a vital SME employer and a significant economic contributor across Africa. While taxi-hailing apps have transformed transportation, safety concerns for both drivers and riders remain a major challenge. 

Bolt's strategy on business and safety in Africa's ride-hailing sector

Tanzania's real GDP is projected to grow by approximately 6 per cent in 2025, up from an estimated 5.4 per cent in 2024. 

Tanzania economy on steady GDP growth path

Africa's gaming industry generated $1.8 billion in revenue in 2024, with mobile gaming accounting for 90 per cent of the total. The sector is growing six times faster than the global average. 

African gaming industry hits $1.8bn, mobile gaming leads growth 

To unpack more on this, CNBC Africa is joined by William Odhiambo Ramogi, an Economist and CEO Elim Capital. 

State of Kenya’s economy

The Pandemic Fund is tightening checks and balances to ensure funds flowing into the continent can be clearly accounted for in the wake over mounting allegations of graft in some countries. 

Pandemic Fund outlines agenda for Africa

The African banking landscape is prioritizing sustainability as a key agenda towards attaining the Sustainable Development Goals. 

I&M Group talks sustainability agenda & deepening financial inclusion

The Alliance for Africa Multilateral Development Institutions are rooting for a more harmonized approach towards deepening investments in the continent through value chain financing. 

Shelter Afrique forges new partnerships at AU

Kenya’s financial landscape is up for a shake-up with a new credit specific scoring model set to improve credit access to over five million borrowers who are not captured in the credit eco-system. 

New credit scoring model offers lifeline for Kenya’s invisible borrowers

North and east Africa’s economic stability is tinkering on a thin line with tensions emerging in Sudan that could impact the continent if it goes unresolved. 

Sudan crisis needs to deescalate for regional stability

Masdar has committed to invest in sub-Saharan African countries to develop 10 gigawatts of installed renewable energy capacity, reaffirming its commitment to support the continent’s electrification and energy transition. 

Masdar to invest $10bn in renewable energies in Africa by 2030

The growing demand for basic commodities has piled pressure on the rice crop within the East African region as imports from Asia hit a whopping $800 million. 

Commodity prices soar as demand picks up across East Africa

In a move set to substantially boost the region's electric vehicle landscape, Societe Petroliere has invested in the installation of East Africa's fastest EV Supercharger. 

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