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Leveraging on African Continental Free Trade Agreement and Human Capital for sustainable growth are some of the key discussions at the AfDB annual meetings in Nairobi. 

Leveraging AfCFTA and human capital for sustainable growth

On addressing climate and cross-border fragility in the region, Djibouti's Finance Minister Ilyas Moussa Dawaleh emphasized the need for regional connectivity from bilateral and multilateral partnerships. 

Rebuilding collective prosperity across the horn of Africa

Somalia's Finance Minister, Bihi Iman Egeh, during his keynote address at the AfDB meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, focused on building resilient African economies and a key takeaway was Somalia's remarkable progress in slashing its external debt.

Egeh: Africa is in a global debt distress era

The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has cut its policy rate by 50 basis points to 7 per cent, following a decline in inflation and positive economic trajectory. 

Rwanda: BNR cuts policy rate by 50 bps to 7% 

Despite remaining stable on Wednesday, the Ugandan shilling faces pressure due to increased demand for hard currency from both interbank market players and energy importers. 

Pressure on UGX as demand for hard currency rises 

Joining CNBC Africa for more is Kevin Karobia, Senior Investment Analyst, BK Capital Ltd.

Rwanda’s Central Bank cuts interest rate by 50bps to 7%

As East Africa experiences rapid technological advancement and increasing internet penetration, the demand for cloud services has never been higher. Spearheading this digital transformation is NTT Data. 

NTT Data East Africa looks to tap into region's growth potential through cloud services 

Africa's booming e-mobility sector holds immense promise for sustainable transportation. Yet, gender disparity can hinder its full potential. 

MicroSave Consulting on the role of gender in growing Africa’s e-mobility sector

Stanbic Bank and MiDA Advisors will be partnering with Acorn Holdings, an established real estate developer, to mobilise $700 million in long-term blended finance commitments for green, affordable student housing in Kenya. 

Stanbic, Acorn Holdings partner on $700mn green student housing deal

Building an African consensus towards inclusive finance is a crucial aspect of reforming the global financial architecture to better suit Africa's needs. 

Building an African consensus on inclusive finance

Flutterwave, a leading fintech platform renowned for its robust payment infrastructure for global merchants, has set its sights on the Rwandan market. While it's tapping its paws on the market, the survival question arises. 

Can Flutterwave conquer Rwanda's e-payment market?

CNBC Africa's Aby Agina caught up with Anand Naidoo, Managing Executive for Client Coverage at ABSA on the side-lines of the AfDB Annual General Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya. 

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