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Energy security has become a key determinant for business continuity in Africa. With rampant power outages coupled with high energy costs the continent is under tremendous pressure to meet growing energy demand. 

Delivering energy security for Africa

Rwanda’s capital markets hit a mild downward trajectory as equities market slowed as the local currency further softened. 

Rwandan market watch

For Africa to expand intra- African trade, financial institutions need to accelerate trade finance to meet the growing needs of the continent

Building Africa's trade corridors needs sustainable financing

With Africa having 700 million households yet to be connected to the national power grid, the pressure to meet the continent’s energy needs has been rising. 

Driving renewable energy adoption in Africa

As an emerging economy, Uganda is moving full steam ahead with it’s oil and gas project as the country diversifies and maximizes her mineral wealth despite criticism over fossil fuels. 

Uganda positioning to become Africa’s energy hub

Malawi is tapping into its vast resources of critical minerals like uranium and niobium to drive economic growth and attract foreign investments. 

Malawi's investment prospects at Critical Minerals Africa 2024

With Donald Trump back in office, the U.S. $11.4 billion climate finance goal for developing countries is uncertain. 

What Trump's victory means for climate finance commitments

Innovation plays a vital role in advancing last-mile rural electrification through decentralized renewable energy (DRE) solutions, offering transformative opportunities to expand energy access in remote regions. 

Last-mile rural electrification with decentralised renewable energy 

Safaricom’s 2024 half-year earnings fell 17 per cent to 28.1 billion shillings as currency volatility hit the telco’s Ethiopia subsidiary. 

Safaricom half-year earnings fall by 17% to Ksh28bn

Prime Energy Plc has successfully raised 9.58 billion Rwandan francs in its debut green bond issuance, exceeding its 9.5 billion target. 

Rwanda's Prime Energy lists first green bond on bourse

Africa’s banking sector remains resilient in the face adversity with the sector registering solid growth majorly driven by growth in the fintech space. 

EIB report: Fintech companies in Africa triple in 2024

Malawi’s energy transition is focused on harnessing public-private partnerships and regional collaboration to drive sustainable growth. 

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