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mercy munyao
Feb 262 min read
Africa Can Unlock $3.4 Billion Through Regional Trade
Africa stands at a critical juncture in its economic development, with the potential to unlock a $3.4 billion trading market through...
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Claire
Feb 101 min read
Burundi's Bold Economic Modernization
Burundi is embarking on an ambitious journey to address its rising public debt, which surged by 18% to BIF 6,150.8 billion in 2023....
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Claire
Feb 102 min read
Nine of the Top 20 Performing Economics in the World to come from Sub-Saharan Africa in 2025
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) World Economic Outlook report forecasts Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic growth to reach 4.2% in...
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Claire
Jan 302 min read
Sub-Saharan Africa is Expected to Double its Renewable Energy Capacity by 2030
Sub-Saharan Africa is set to experience a transformative leap in renewable energy, with nearly 90 GW of new capacity forecasted from 2024...
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mercy munyao
Jan 61 min read
Chinese Lending To Africa Fell to its Lowest Level in Two Decades
Over the past two decades, China has emerged as one of the largest business partners for sub-Saharan Africa, purchasing over a fifth of...
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mercy munyao
Dec 22, 20242 min read
Top Five Innovation Performers In Africa
In the latest Global Innovation Index (GII) rankings, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) showcases a blend of progress and challenges, with several...
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spotlightethio
Dec 1, 20241 min read
How Africa's Demographic Could Change the World
Africa is undergoing a profound demographic transformation that holds the potential to reshape the global landscape. As of April, India...
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mercy munyao
Jul 12, 20241 min read
Impacts Of Kenya's Finance Bill 2024 On The Local Economy
The 2024/25 Kenya Budget, presented by Finance Minister Njuguna Ndung’u, has sparked intense debate. With a budget deficit at 3.3% of GDP...
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mercy munyao
Jun 23, 20242 min read
How Africa's Mineral Wealth Can Supply The Clean Energy Transition
Sub-Saharan Africa has a unique opportunity to capitalize on its abundant critical mineral reserves amidst the global shift towards clean...
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merabweri
May 5, 20242 min read
Could Carbon Credits Become Africa's Net Big Export?
Carbon credits are emerging as a strategic tool for combating climate change by allowing companies and countries to offset their carbon...
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merabweri
Apr 14, 20241 min read
Several African Central Banks Are Exploring Digital Currencies to Enhance Payment Systems.
As Africa strives towards financial inclusion, several countries in the continent are currently exploring the use of Central Bank Digital...
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merabweri
Mar 28, 20241 min read
Africa dominates list of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies in 2024
In 2024, Africa is poised to dominate the list of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies, with eleven African nations expected to...
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merabweri
Feb 26, 20241 min read
Trends in African Startup Funding Show a Shift in Investor Focus
In 2023, African startups secured a total of $2.9 billion in funding across equity, debt, and grants for deals exceeding $100k, marking a...
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merabweri
Feb 26, 20241 min read
Six of the Top 10 Performing Economies in the World are Expected to Come From Sub-Saharan Africa in 2024.
According to the IMF, six of the top-10 fastest-growing economies are expected to emerge from Sub-Saharan Africa. Ivory Coast, leading...
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spotlightethio
Jan 2, 20241 min read
Chinese Lending to Africa Fell to its Lowest Level in Two Decades
Over the past two decades, China has emerged as one of the largest business partners for sub-Saharan Africa, purchasing over a fifth of...
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spotlightethio
Nov 5, 20231 min read
Major Shift in Investment Strategies Across Sectors in East Africa
A new report reveals a remarkable shift in where investors are focusing their attention in East Africa, a trend driven by recent global...
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spotlightethio
Aug 9, 20231 min read
Africa Accounts For 66% Of The World's $1.2 Trillion Mobile Money Market
In a clear indicator of the rise of digital finance, mobile money services are growing faster than anticipated globally and most notably...
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spotlightethio
Aug 9, 20231 min read
Africa Has At Least 345 Companies With Revenues of $1 Billion Or More
Africa is home to many large companies: at least 345 companies have annual revenues of at least $1 billion and collectively, they produce...
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spotlightethio
Apr 21, 20231 min read
87% of Ethiopia's Energy Consumption is Powered by Renewables
Africa is the one region of the world where renewables play a truly dominant role in energy consumption. About 87% of Ethiopia's energy...
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spotlightethio
Mar 6, 20231 min read
Venture Capital Funding Continued To Grow In Africa Despite Global Slump
The African Tech sector was one of the few, if not the only, VC markets to boast net growth funding and deals in 2022. VC funding grew 8%...
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