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Ethiopia’s Parliament has passed a groundbreaking proclamation allowing foreign banks to enter the Ethiopian market, a move aimed at boosting investments in the banking sector. 

Bank of Ethiopia lifts restrictions for foreign banks

Ethiopia became the first country in the world to ban the import of fuel-powered vehicles in January 2024. 

Ethiopia's EV boom as fuel ban sparks growth and innovation

With insufficient public investment and high out-of-pocket expenses, millions of Africans face barriers to essential care. 

Addressing healthcare funding gaps in Africa

As 2024 draws to a close, CNBC Africa takes a look back at some of the most insightful conversations we had on climate change. 

Africa's climate future: Transitioning to a greener tomorrow

As the continent's consumer base continues to grow and diversify, FMCG companies are facing a complex array of challenges and opportunities. 

Navigating the complexities of Africa's FMCG market

On why risk management and credit scoring are critical for Ugandan Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), CNBC Africa spoke to Collin Mutungi, Manager, Banking & Financial Services at Microsave Consulting (MSC) for more. 

Risk management & credit scoring critical for Ugandan MSEs 

Rwanda is the first in country in Africa and the world to mandate all public transport motorbikes to be electric by January 2025. Behind this bold leapfrogging move, how ready is the country’s infrastructure to handle the anticipated demand? 

Inside Rwanda’s first EV leapfrog

The online digital economy is projected to hit 180 billion in revenues by 2025 as internet usage across Africa grows. But with this growth, online safety and abuse remains as a major stumbling block. 

African govts urged to enhance online safety for youth & e-commerce growth

Perseus Mining Limited has made significant progress in its infill drilling at the Nyanzaga gold project in Tanzania as it eyes the East African market, and plans for Meyas Sand in northern Sudan underway. 

Perseus Mining expands operations to Tanzania

The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) will host its annual awards in Kigali, Rwanda, this Friday. 

Rwanda hosts FIA Awards 2024

CNBC Africa’s Flora Limukii spoke to Giulia Mascagni, Executive Director at ICTD for more. 

Digitising tax administrations in Africa

The World Malaria Report 2024 by the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights Africa's heavy malaria burden, with 246 million cases and 569,000 deaths in 2023. 

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