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Global solar and water firm 4Life Solutions has committed significant investment in Africa, including a $3.2 million investment since 2022 and plans to raise an additional $4 million in 2025. CNBC Africa spoke to Jonas Pilgaard, CEO, 4life Solutions 

Tapping Africa’s big business opportunity

Kenya’s economy is tipped to grow at 4.7 per cent according to the latest Mastercard Economic Outlook for 2025. Despite persisting global shocks, financial services sector, tourism, agriculture and digital adoptions are poised to anchor growth.

Mastercard Economics Institute 2025 economic outlook

Kenya’s local currency is topping the chats to hold as the world’s most stable currency after weathering an onslaught mid last year. 

Eye on Kenya shilling performance

The latest Africa Financial Industry Barometer paints a stark image of the health of the financial sector in the continent with the sectors attractiveness falling coupled with unprecedented geo-political shifts. 

Africa financial industry shaky, focus on resilience, says ex-CBK Governor

CNBC Africa spoke to Muthoni Mate, Founder of Cancer Cafe, for more. 

Public-Private Partnerships in breaking down cancer funding

Africa has made significant strides in advocating for health research and development, yet gaps in capacity, financing, and policy continue to hinder progress. 

Africa needs an enabling environment for vaccine, diagnostics & therapeutics development 

At least half of people living in Sub-Sahara Africa lack access to water and proper sanitation utility services, a situation that continues to pile pressure on the continent’s urban cities. 

Investing in Africa’s water sector

Rwanda, East Africa’s fastest growing economy is revising it’s ambitions to grow the country. 

Unpacking Rwanda’s public investments & tax reform roadmap

Kenya’s money markets have been off to a good year as the local currency has held steady. 

East Africa market review 

Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Africa have experienced steady growth, with the continent currently hosting 44 million actively trading SMEs. 

TendePay driving digitisation of SMEs to lift African economies

Manufacturing in East Africa’s largest economy Kenya, is in the deep, as the high cost of doing business is forcing companies to scale down with some even exiting the market. 

State of manufacturing in Kenya 

Rwanda’s partnerships with global sports organizations, including Arsenal FC, Paris Saint-Germain, FC Bayern Munich and the Basketball Africa League (BAL), have driven economic growth, promoted tourism, and strengthened community development.

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