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Africa is positioning itself as a global leader in science, technology, and innovation, with governments investing in STEM education, research commercialization, and workforce development. 

Investing in Africa's knowledge economy

Congo Brazzaville, despite being a member of OPEC, has experienced a decline in oil production in recent years. 

Unlocking Congo Brazzaville’s energy potential to attract investments

The Bank of Tanzania has announced a key reform to enhance transparency in Treasury bond pricing, effective April 2, 2025. Investors must now break down bids into clean price, accrued interest, and settlement price. 

Tanzania’s bond market takes a major step towards greater transparency

As Africa’s financial landscape evolves, private-sector innovation is playing a pivotal role in building robust and inclusive payment ecosystems. 

Role of private-sector in building robust payment ecosystems in Africa

As global investments in artificial intelligence skyrocket, Africa remains largely positioned as a consumer of technologies developed in the Global North. 

Can Africa lead the next wave of AI development?

Trade between Kenya and South Sudan is set to receive a significant transformation following the establishment of trade facilitation centres in Kainuk, Lodwar, and Kakuma areas.

KRA establishes key trade facilitation centres along Northern Corridor

Africa’s industrialisation has often been framed within the context of global export markets, but this view overlooks the continent's diverse needs. 

Reframing Africa's industrialisation beyond export-oriented narratives

As digital payments grow in Africa, particularly in Kenya, cyber fraud poses a major challenge. With 71 per cent of Kenyans experiencing fraud, financial institutions must address security risks while managing the costs of advanced technologies. 

Economic factors influencing digital payment security in Africa

Africa’s forests are vital for biodiversity and climate stability, but face serious threats from deforestation. 

Leveraging carbon markets & partnerships for forest conservation in Africa

Zimbabwe's gold-backed currency (ZiG), launched on April 5, 2024, has faced significant depreciation, trading at 26.4/USD in February 2025. 

The state of Zimbabwe's gold currency

Rwanda’s economy grew by 8.9 per cent in 2024, driven by strong performance in services and agriculture. To gain more insights, CNBC Africa’s Ericks Shyaka spoke to Thierry Kalisa, Chief Economist of the National Bank of Rwanda.

Rwanda’s economy grew by 8.9% in 2024

The Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) has recorded a significant rise in local investor participation in the stock market, while corporate bond trading has slowed down. 

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