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CNBC Africa's Akinkumi Obakeye caught up with Fiona Wanjiku Moejes, CEO of The Mawazo Institute, to discuss collaboration and policies for an effective higher education ecosystem.

Collaboration & policies for an effective higher education ecosystem 

As BRICS rises and de-dollarization gains momentum, Africa stands at a critical crossroads, facing both opportunities and challenges. 

Africa at a crossroads in the rise of BRICS & de-dollarisation

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), in partnership with Malawi’s government and ESCOM, has launched a $20 million project to build the country’s first Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Lilongwe. 

Malawi’s first $20mn battery energy storage system 

Financial inclusion in emerging markets across Africa is a catalyst for economic transformation, fostering empowerment for individuals and businesses alike. 

Financial inclusion in emerging markets across Africa

Premier Wholesale Rwanda aims to revolutionize the country’s fresh produce export industry with a new mechanized packhouse in Masoro, Kigali Special Economic Zone. 

Premier Wholesale Rwanda's mechanized packhouse to streamline fresh produce exports

Kenya and Afreximbank are set to sign a landmark agreement of $3 billion to support the country’s development agenda. 

Kenya & Afreximbank to sign $3bn to support development agenda

The COP29 and G20 Summit were pivotal for Africa, tackling key issues of climate finance, economic reforms, and sustainable development. 

Assessing impact of COP29 & G20 Summit on Africa's development goals

In 2024, Africa's coffee market has shown resilience despite global price and quality challenges, positioning itself as a key player in the international coffee trade. 

Africa's coffee market trends & women's potential in the trade

CNBC Africa’s Tabitha Muthoni spoke to David Rutikanga, Managing Director of Luxe Horizons Africa about Rwanda’s booming tourism industry in 2024. 

Luxe Horizons Africa on luxury & sustainable tourism in Rwanda

Axian Energy has secured €84 million in debt financing from the Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), the Dutch Development Bank (FMO), and Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft (DEG) to develop a 60 MW solar farm. 

Axian Energy's €84mn financing for Kolda solar farm in Senegal

The Kenyan shilling (KES) has experienced notable depreciation against the US dollar, currently trading at approximately KES 129.55 to 1 USD as of November 25, 2024. 

State of the Kenyan shilling

Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) supports over 200 million people globally but remains largely informal, with only 15 per cent formalized. 

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