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The gas sector faces evolving challenges and opportunities, requiring strategic investments and fiscal reforms to stay competitive. 

Enhancing fiscal and licensing efficiency for Africa’s gas sector investment

Digital financial solutions (DFS) are playing a crucial role in driving financial inclusion, especially in emerging economies, by enabling access to financial services for underserved populations. 

How digital financial solutions are fueling financial inclusion & economic growth

DIB Bank Kenya, a subsidiary of Dubai Islamic Bank, has posted a profit of 103.4 million Kenyan shillings for 2024, a sharp rebound from a 256 million loss last year, driven by customer confidence in Shariah-compliant banking and strategic expansion.

DIB Bank Kenya reports KES103.4mn profit in 2024, marking a 140% turnaround

CNBC Africa is joined by Musenge Komeki, Head of Sales: Global Markets Division, Stanbic Bank Zambia.

Zambia experiences first slowdown in inflation since June 2023

The Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Hydrocarbons announced that the upcoming 2025 licensing round will focus on onshore blocks in the country’s continental basin. 

Emerging investments in Congo's oil and gas sector 

Good news, the price of food items tracked by the Competition Commission in its essential food pricing monitoring report have started to come down. Bad news, the extent of the price decline has been modest. 

Focus on SA’s Competition Commission food price monitor

The Republic of Congo is looking to attract substantial investments in the gas exploration sector. 

Congo Energy & Investment Forum roots for more gas exploration

Equity Group has reported a solid 48.8 billion shillings in it’s latest full year earnings, representing a 12 per cent jump. 

Kenya’s Equity Group delivers 12% FY’24 earnings growth

Rene Awambeng, Managing Partner at Premier Invest, stresses the need for policy reforms to attract investment and drive energy sector growth in the Republic of Congo. 

Policy reforms necessary to boost energy investment in Congo

Cocoa prices are consolidating above recent lows after the commodity remained on the defensive over the past five weeks owing to improving supply outlook. 

Supply outlook: Will cocoa prices rise above recent lows?

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, says the apex bank will continue to maintain order in the country’s foreign exchange market. Meanwhile, about 1.18 trillion-naira worth of Treasury Bills are expected to mature this week. 

Will Nigeria sustain fight against FX speculators?

Africa is positioning itself as a global leader in science, technology, and innovation, with governments investing in STEM education, research commercialization, and workforce development. 

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