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CNBC Africa is joined by Kevin Karobia, Senior Investment Analyst at BK Capital  to take a look at expected market movements.

Rwandan market update

African countries are witnessing more inflows of climate finance with climate financing hitting $45 billion marking a 50 per cent increase from two years ago. 

Climate finance report shows 50% surge in financing into Africa

Kenyan listed banks are projected to continue reporting stronger growth into 2025 as the macro-economic environment continues to slightly improve with the equities and fixed incomes market registering steady performance. 

Kenyan market watch

Kenya's Digital Service Tax (DST), introduced on 1st January 2021, aims to fairly tax the growing digital economy. 

KRA's approach to taxing the digital economy

The Sahel region has been mired by political and economic instability in the last few years. This has resulted into dire effects on the cross border trade within the region economically. 

Impact of Sahel’s instability on cross-border trade

In 2024, Kenyan markets were influenced by fiscal and monetary policies, currency fluctuations, including protests against the FY2024/25 finance bill and Eurobond buyback, among other factors. 

Kenya 2024 market snapshot

Rwanda’s 2024 market outlook highlights its drive for sustainable growth and regional leadership, influenced by agriculture modernisation, export diversification, and trade expansion.

Rwanda’s 2024 market performance review 

Gridworks and the Government of Uganda are developing the Mbale-Bulambuli-Kween transmission project, featuring an 80km high-voltage line, two new substations, and an upgraded one. 

Gridworks to deliver Mbale-Bulambuli-Kween transmission project in Uganda

Today marks a significant milestone for Rwanda’s financial markets as the Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) launches its ESG Reporting Guidelines. 

RSE launches ESG reporting guidelines

Universal healthcare coverage in Egypt aims to provide comprehensive medical services to all citizens, ensuring equitable access to healthcare. 

Universal healthcare coverage in Egypt

African mineral rich countries are deepening investments in value addition in a bid to cut back on exploitation by rich countries as nations develop new value chains from the extractives sectors. 

Driving investments in Africa’s rare minerals through value addition

CNBC Africa’s Flora Limukii spoke to Lucy Mazyanga Mazaba the Regional Director at AFRICA CDC to shed more light on the issue.

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