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The proliferation of internet access, mobile technology and digital trade has emerged as a powerful force driving economic growth and innovation in Africa. 

State of digital trade in Sub-Saharan Africa

Despite challenges such as inflation and  depreciating currencies, Africa still remains an attractive investment destination, with plenty of opportunities for wealthy individuals looking to invest their money. 

Africa: Where to find investment opportunities for high net-worth individuals

Kenya's fiscal year 2023/2024 witnesses a remarkable surge in tax revenue, surpassing the trillion-shilling mark amidst significant fiscal changes. 

Kenya's tax revenue hits Ksh1 trillion mark in 2023/2024

CNBC Africa’s Tabitha Muthoni spoke with the CEO of NIA Fiber, Colasha Nicholas to discuss Kenya's evolving fiber optic manufacturing landscape and the company's growth journey. 

State of fiber optic manufacturing in Kenya 

Ampersand, the commercial e-motorbike company, has announced a partnership with Rwanda's Akagera National Park. 

Ampersand's green alliance: E-motorbikes to track wild animals

Following his resignation, Thapelo Tsheole, outgoing CEO of the Botswana Stock Exchange has now been appointed as the new CEO of Rwanda's Capital Market Authority. 

BSE CEO Thapelo Tsheole leaves to head Rwanda's Capital Market Authority

With the current high interest rates in Kenya, credit has become more cost prohibitive for many SMEs, who are already struggling with liquidity challenges. 

Impact of high interest rates on Kenyan SMEs

According to the Bank of Tanzania, the banking sector is liquid, profitable, and adequately capitalized. 

Tanzania’s banking sector performance

PayD, an African fintech start-up focused on facilitating cross-border payments for freelancers has recently, secured a Ksh4 million grant. 

Developing fintech solutions for African freelancers 

At the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings last week, the review of Debt Sustainability Analysis frameworks for low-income countries took centre stage. 

Spring Meetings' DSA review: Impact on African nations

According to the National Bank of Rwanda's monetary policy and financial stability statement for March 2024, banks continued to support the private sector with a 38.7 per cent increase in new lending in 2023. 

Rwanda's banking sector performance update

The African Securities Exchanges Association, ASEA, plays a critical role in fostering the growth of Africa's capital markets. 

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