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Kenya raised $1.5 billion via a 2036 note issuance last week, whose proceeds will be entirely dedicated to retiring external debt. 

Kenya’s 2036 Eurobond raises $1.5bn in bid to retiring external debt

S&P Global Ratings has lowered its long-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Senegal to 'B' from 'B+'. 

S&P lowers Senegal rating to B with negative outlook  

Following Nestle’s full year 2024 performance, analysts at Zedcrest expect the food and drink processing conglomerate’s revenue growth to moderate 24 per cent year-on-year to reach 1.18 trillion naira in this year, driven by steady consumer spending.

Zedcrest: Nestlé revenue growth expected to reach ₦1.18 trn in FY’25

The Director General of Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission, Emomotimi Agama has stressed the crucial role of the capital market in economic growth

SEC: Nigeria's new fintech rules to come to force by June

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Johnson Asiamah, says recent T-bills rate decline signals a positive development for the economy. 

T-Bills rate drop: Can Ghana curb pressure on cedi?

CNBC Africa's Keamogetswe Mosepele spoke with Mapula Bodibe, Chief Executive Officer at MTN Rwandacell PLC.

MTN Rwanda CEO on the path to AI regulation in Africa  

The latest RMB/BER Business Confidence Index held steady at 45 points in the first quarter, slightly above the long-term average of 43. 

RMB: Trump's aid cut announcement weighs on business sentiment in SA 

Private education provider Curro Holdings has posted solid financial results for 2024, reflecting continued growth in a challenging economic environment.


Curro posts 13.4% jump in FY HEPS 

Malawi is taking key steps to strengthen its healthcare system in 2025, focusing on workforce capacity, rural healthcare access, and digital health integration. 

Strengthening Malawi’s health system: Priorities & innovations for 2025

The UAE is a key trade and investment partner for Africa, focusing on sectors like energy, ports, agriculture, e-commerce, and trade finance. 

UAE's strategic investment in Africa's emerging sectors 

Chavanette is at the forefront of shaping the implementation of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in Africa. 

Unlocking the potential of CBDCs to transform African economies

South Africa’s largest retailer, Shoprite, has reported growth in financial results for the first half of its financial year. 

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