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African entrepreneurs could be eyeing significant funding under a UNDP initiative out to disburse $1 billion targeting 10,000 youth across the continent. 

Unlocking $1bn green capital for techies under Timbuktoo initative

Kenya’s macroeconomic environment improved in 2024, following a tighter macroeconomic policy framework even as the country marched forward to contain multiple shocks on the economy. 

World Bank’s 2025 economic outlook for Kenya 

The Democratic Republic of Congo, home to nearly 100 million people, faces significant gender inequality challenges despite women making up 41 per cent of its population. 

Bridging the gap: Empowering women-owned SMEs in the DRC

African countries have the opportunity to be part of the green revolution by scaling up investments in the renewable energy eco-systems. 

Investing in Africa’s renewable energy

The African Tax Administration Forum has highlighted key streams for addressing fiscal challenges in Africa. 

Addressing illicit financial flows in Africa

The IDA21 replenishment, held in Seoul, Korea in 2024, marked a significant milestone as it raised $23.7 billion in donor contributions, the largest in its history. 

IDA21 raises $23.7bn to generate $100bn for health, infrastructure & climate resilience

In a fast-paced digital era, the ability to code is no longer a luxury but a necessity for staying ahead. 

Code. Create. Conquer: Redefining tomorrow’s tech landscape

As Kenya's construction sector increasingly prioritizes sustainability, fluctuating dollar exchange rates have introduced new financial challenges to green building development. 

How dollar fluctuations are driving up cost of Kenya's green buildings

Markets rallied as Kenya’s Monetary Policy Committee cut the base lending rate to 11.25 per cent from 12 per cent in the last meeting of the year signaling a further easing of credit for borrowers. 

Markets rally as CBK cuts repo rate by 75bps to 11.25%

The conversation on digital health transformation is linked with infrastructure development, partnerships, and technological initiatives. 

Shaping healthcare through digital innovation 

Digitizing trade is expected to see African countries more than double trade volumes across the region. 

Digitising trade to unlock Africa’s economic opportunity

Integrating high-voltage and low-voltage electrification into Africa's railway systems, alongside decentralised renewable energy solutions, presents significant opportunities to reduce dependency on fossil fuels and enhance efficiency. 

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