Lawrence Baraza
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Southern Africa
South Africa Secures Chinese Backing for $122 Billion Energy Expansion
South Africa has secured Chinese backing for a $122 billion energy investment programme aimed at overhauling its electricity infrastructure and…
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Corporate
The Executive Behind bolttech’s Africa Expansion Begins a New Chapter
After two years helping shape bolttech’s expansion across Africa, insurance and technology executive Dominic Agesa Kavugwi has concluded his journey…
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Corporate
Absa Bank Kenya Advances Ksh.204 Billion in Sustainable Finance in Four Years
Absa Bank Kenya has stepped up its investment in sustainable finance, lending more than Ksh.204 billion between 2022 and 2025…
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East Africa
KRA on Spot as Records Show Ksh.629 Billion Missing in China Imports
A massive discrepancy between Kenya’s import records and China’s export data has renewed concerns over possible tax leakages and trade…
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Commodities
Oil Prices Ease as US-Iran Pause in Hostilities Calms Market Fears
Global oil prices edged lower on Monday, with crude slipping toward $83 per barrel, as signs of easing tensions between…
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Southern Africa
South Africa Targets $609 Million Venture Capital Raise as Startup Exits Gather Momentum
South Africa is preparing for one of its biggest venture capital fundraising drives yet, with the SA SME Fund planning…
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Markets
Global Oil Prices Fall as US, Iran Pause Military Srikes
Global oil prices fell sharply after the United States and Iran paused military strikes, easing fears of a prolonged conflict…
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Corporate
Unpredictable Policies Emerge as Top Concern for Investors Eyeing Kenya
Unpredictable government policies have overtaken tax incentives as the biggest concern for investors considering Kenya, signalling a shift in what…
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Kenya
CBK Raises Weekly Treasury Bill Target to Sh28 Billion as Borrowing Needs Grow
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has increased its weekly Treasury bill borrowing target from Ksh.24 billion to Ksh.28 billion,…
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West Africa
Angola Secures $900 Million From China for New Port Terminal
Angola has secured a $900 million (about Ksh.116 billion) private investment to build and operate a new port terminal at…
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