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Small-scale farmers who produce one third of the world’s food and up to 70 per cent of the food consumed in Africa and Asia are on the frontlines of the effects of climate change and hunger. 

Unpacking IFAD’s strategy on food security in developing nations

Africa is betting big on scaling up investments in trade facilitation as the continent works on harmonizing trade. 

Secretary General Wamkele Mene on trade as a catalyst for U.S.-Africa growth

East African economies are facing a wave of tough choices. Kenya's government has just slashed its budget, raising concerns about essential services. 

East Africa in a tight squeeze amid austerity & growth challenges

28 per cent of Africa’s upper-class are not in touch with climate change placing the continent’s efforts towards combating climate change in jeopardy. 

Bridging the sustainability agenda for Africa

Global leaders and investors are upbeat about boosting investments into Africa as the continent continues to make significant strides in improving the investment landscape. 

Business leaders lay trade & investments agenda at U.S-Africa Business Summit

Women already form the backbone of the continent's food systems, yet they face significant barriers to full participation. Value4Her, an initiative by AGRA, aims to bridge this gap. 

Unlocking Africa's food potential: Empowering women in agribusiness

Kenya faces a crucial economic crossroads as the National Treasury implements significant budget cuts, slashing Ksh273 billion from the planned expenditure, a move aimed to tackle a growing budget deficit and control national debt. 

Kenya's budget cuts between fiscal responsibility and development

Rwanda’s equities hit off the week on a solid streak as market turnover significantly increased to RWF1.8 billion with key counters showing improved activity as another round of earnings kicks in. 

Rwandan market update

With a bulging tech savvy youthful population, Africa is teeming with vast potential in the payments space triggering a flurry of investors. 

Payless Africa re-shaping digital payments

Global leaders and investors are off to be a busy start to the week as Government officials lead the charge at the sixteenth edition of the US-Africa Business Summit underway in Dallas USA. 

US-Africa Business Summit sets stage for new deal pipeline

Fueled by a booming Islamic finance market projected to reach $5.9 trillion by 2026, investors are seeking new frontiers. 

Expanding access to credit through Islamic finance

Kenyan President, William Ruto, recently revealed that bitcoin mining company, Marathon Digital Holdings, has been invited to consult with Treasury on cryptocurrency regulations. 

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