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The Smart Africa Digital Academy is fast becoming a cornerstone in Africa’s digital transformation journey, with Rwanda, Benin, Togo, and Senegal leading as the first regional clusters. 

Unlocking Africa with digital policy capital & private sector drive

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is at the forefront of transforming Africa's infrastructure landscape, bridging the gap between public and private sector resources.

AfDB steady on transforming Africa’s infrastructure and investment

As global shipping faces the imperative of decarbonisation, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is negotiating a carbon levy that could raise billions annually to support the transition to zero-emission fuels. 

Africa’s position on the shipping carbon levy

Cassava Technologies, in partnership with NVIDIA, has launched Africa's first AI factory, a groundbreaking facility powered by NVIDIA’s cutting-edge AI computing technology. 

Cassava Technologies, NVIDIA on Africa’s first AI factory

With the onset of short rains in Kenya this April, we are seeing a significant uptick in demand for financing within the agri-SME sector. 

Addressing Africa’s $65bn agri-financing gap

Kenya’s tax reforms are in motion with new digital taxes, tech-driven VAT filing, and an ongoing amnesty. But with Ksh15 billion still unpaid in VAT refunds, many manufacturers are asking if the system is really working for them. 

Is Kenya's tax system easing burden or raising new hurdles for big business?

From extractives to housing and agriculture, Africa’s opportunity lies not just in resources — but in building full value chains. 

Biggest opportunities in value chain creation

Mahat Mohammed Ahmed shares insights on IBS Bank Somalia's strategy for unlocking SME impact funding in Somalia Djibouti and northern Kenya in a conversation with CNBC Africa's Tabitha Muthoni. 

Unlocking SME impact funding in the horn of Africa

As trade tensions intensify globally, the implications for Africa’s economic future are front and centre. 

Sam Maimbo on trade shocks, U.S tariffs and fast-tracking AfCFTA

In a continent where small and medium-sized enterprises power over 80 per cent of jobs and drive innovation across sectors, access to finance remains a critical hurdle. 

Finance mobilisation for African SMEs

As Tanzania accelerates its digital transformation, the government has laid out an ambitious ICT and communication roadmap for the 2024/25 fiscal year. 

Tanzania ICT Minister talks investments & key growth sectors

Rwanda's formal savings gap presents an opportunity to empower people through greater access to financial tools, fostering economic inclusion. 

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