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Growth Opportunities in Africa | Emerging Markets & Business Expansion

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Africa's Financial Markets Showing Signs of Resilience and Reforms

Despite a turbulent global environment, Africa’s financial markets are showing signs of resilience and reform, according to the Africa Financial Markets Index (AFMI). Countries such as Uganda and Rwanda advanced through fintech-friendly regulation and market modernization. At the same time, South Africa, Mauritius, and Nigeria maintained their lead thanks to strong institutional frameworks and deeper capital markets.

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Mobilizing Africa's $4 trillion in Untapped Domestic Capital

Africa holds an estimated US$4 trillion in untapped domestic capital, yet much of it remains locked in low-yield assets rather than fueling transformative investments—what the United Bank for Africa (UBA) describes as a “systematic misallocation” of financial resources.

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Stablecoin Adoption is Rising Across Africa, With Nigeria at the Forefront

Stablecoins are digital currencies pegged to stable assets such as the U.S. dollar, a local currency, or commodities, designed to minimize volatility and preserve value. Across sub-Saharan Africa, their use is expanding rapidly, with on-chain transaction volumes up roughly 52% year-on-year.

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Economy - Africa’s Economic Trends | Markets, Trade & Investment Insights

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The Six Sectors in Africa Currently Attracting Global Investors

Global investors are turning to Africa with renewed focus, drawn to six fast-growing sectors: agriculture, critical minerals, data centers, renewable energy, oil and gas, and manufacturing. Tens of billions of dollars are already flowing into the continent this year, as global trade realigns in response to U.S. tariffs.

Gen AI, A Tool for Africa's Economic Transformation

Generative AI (gen AI) is fast emerging as one of the most powerful tools for Africa’s economic transformation. Estimates suggest the technology could add between $61 - $103 billion annually to Africa’s GDP if deployed at scale.

Africa's Telecom to Connect 500 Million Users by 2030, Adding $170 Billion

Africa’s telecom sector is entering a decisive decade, with the potential to connect 500 million new users by 2030—a shift that could...

Entrepreneurs - Meet Africa’s Top Entrepreneurs | Success Stories & Business Insights

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In the heart of Lagos’s bustling car trade, Carbin Africa is redefining how dealerships buy and sell vehicles through data-driven technology. Co-founded by Femi Oriowo (CEO) and Fawaz Abdul (CBO) in 2023, the company is tackling the inefficiencies and lack of transparency that have long plagued the used-car ecosystem.

Nigeria's Carbin Africa Redefining Car Dealership Ecosystem through Data-Driven Technology

In the heart of Lagos’s bustling car trade, Carbin Africa is redefining how dealerships buy and sell vehicles through data-driven technology. Co-founded by Femi Oriowo (CEO) and Fawaz Abdul (CBO) in 2023, the company is tackling the inefficiencies and lack of transparency that have long plagued the used-car ecosystem.

Kigali-based Innovator Using AI-driven Drone Technology

Founded by Eric Rutayisire (CEO), together with Mamy Ingabire Muziga (Managing Director and Co-founder) and Teddy Segore (Chief Technical Officer and Co-founder), Charis Analytics—a subsidiary of Charis UAS—is a Kigali-based innovator using drone-powered, AI-driven technologies to give African industries real-time visibility into their assets and environments.

Nigeria's Ecotutu Providing Smart Cooling for Farmers

Ecotutu is a Nigerian cleantech startup delivering innovative, solar-powered cold storage solutions tailored for agricultural markets and healthcare facilities.

Kwara: Redefining African Credit Unions

Founded in 2018 by Cynthia Wandia (CEO) and David Hwan (COO), Kwara is a Kenyan fintech startup redefining the future of Savings and...