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This past weekend saw crypto executives gathered at the United States Crypto Summit in Washington. The gathering followed last weeks’ announcement where Trump delivered on his campaign promise to create a US strategic Bitcoin reserve. 

First White House crypto summit leaves investors unhappy 

CNBC Africa spoke to Co-Founder and Chairman of Minexx, Mansoor Hamayun for more.

Minexx, secures $20mn Islamic finance investment

Three years ago, The Pan African Payment and Settlement System was launched to streamline cross-border payments and boost AfCFTA trade, eliminating third-party platforms, currencies, and reducing time delays. 

Unpacking PAPSS: Mike Ogbalu on risks, regulation & future growth

Onome Komolafe, division head of The Business Services and Client Experience at Central Securities Clearing System notes the importance of tailoring financial products to women's investment needs.

Komolafe: Investment solutions should be tailored to women's risk appetite

Ellah Lakes has converted its 3.1 billion naira debt to equity, leading to the listing of an additional 1.1 billion ordinary shares on the Nigerian Exchange. 

Ellah Lakes CEO dissects ₦3.1bn debt to equity conversion 

Nigeria's Minister of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa says the Lagos Arena project, designed to be the Global Home for Afrobeats to project Nigerian music and pool investments will be delivered in the next 18 months. 

Musawa: Lagos Arena project to be delivered in 18 months

Global coffee traders and roasters are cutting their purchases to minimal levels as the industry reels from a spike in prices that suppliers have yet to convince retail stores to accept. 

Will coffee prices continue uptrend?

NIQ South Africa has released its latest State of the Retail Nation analysis for the last quarter and full year 2024, showing moderate increases in retail sales despite a strong festive season finish. 

Value takes centre stage in South Africa’s retail sector

CNBC Africa is joined by Siphamandla Mkhwanazi, Senior Economist at FNB for more. 

South Africa’s building industry struggled in Q1’2025

Rwanda Revenue Authority tax collections grew by 12.3 per cent for the 2023/2024 financial year. Rwanda Revenue Authority collected Rwf2,619.2 billion, which is 99.3 per cent of the target of 2,637.1 billion Frw. 

Impact of Rwanda’s nex tax measures on economic growth 

Côte d’Ivoire has emerged as a FinTech hub, driving financial inclusion in West Africa. With the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) fueling investment and innovation, FinTech is expanding access to financial services. 

Fintech & sustainability driving financial inclusion in West Africa

One of the biggest challenges for youth in agribusiness is access to finance and markets. On the policy changes and investment opportunities that could help unlock the potential of young agri-preneurs, 

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