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As climate change continue to impact African cities, scaling up finance for subnational climate action has never been more urgent. 

Unlocking climate funds for African cities

The AI race between OpenAI, China’s DeepSeek, and other global players already has direct impacts on Africa, though the scale varies. 

The AI race and its growing impact on Africa

Enkopa Lab is at the forefront of driving successful Japan-Africa investments by leveraging AI and technology. With a focus on market diversification, the firm helps Japanese companies navigate Africa's complex business landscape. 

Enkopa Lab on driving successful Japan-Africa investments through AI & technology

Despite being a key driver of Africa’s economic growth, the private sector feels its contributions were overlooked, particularly at the recent African Heads of State Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 

Africa private sector strives to adopt new bill for an enabling business environment 

Love is in the air, but so is business. From florists to restaurants, travel agencies to luxury gift shops, businesses are capitalizing as consumers open their wallets for their loved ones. CNBC Africa's Ericks Shyaka filed this report. 

Valentine's Day: The business of love 

As the venture capital landscape continues to evolve, Africa’s tech ecosystem is rapidly emerging as a key player in the global market. 

2025 venture capital outlook

Beacon Power Services (BPS) has helped utilities in Ghana, Nigeria, and Zambia generate over $600 million in cumulative annual revenue increases and is now expanding its footprint in East Africa. 

Beacon Power Services expands energy solutions in East Africa with Series A funding

With USAID funding facing a freeze, Africa is increasingly turning inward, focusing on fostering partnerships over aid dependency to drive its own path to self-sufficiency. 

Partnerships over aid dependency to promote Africa’s self-sufficiency

Gideon Sang, Senior Investment Analyst at BK Capital, joins CNBC Africa to give insights. 

National Bank of Rwanda maintains MPR 6.5%

As urbanisation continues to accelerate in Kenya, cities face growing challenges in managing water supply and sanitation. The demand for water is rising, especially in Nairobi, where the deficit is becoming increasingly apparent. 

Sustainable water and sanitation solutions for urban cities

The recent decision by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to lower the Central Bank Rate (CBR) to 10.75 per cent and Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) to 3.25 per cent has triggered notable shifts in the financial sector. 

CO-OP & KCB lead in lending rate cuts of up to 1% following CBK directive

Kigali is undergoing a significant transformation with multiple projects aimed at easing congestion, improving housing, and enhancing sustainability. 

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