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All Eyes on Africa: What the G20 Summit Means for the Continent’s Future
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All Eyes on Africa: What the G20 Summit Means for the Continent’s Future
This week marks a historic milestone for Africa as the continent takes its place at the G20 Summit as a…
Kenya’s FX Reserves Hit Three-Year High on Increased Inflows
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Kenya’s FX Reserves Hit Three-Year High on Increased Inflows
Kenya’s foreign-exchange reserves have surged to their highest level in three years as capital inflows into the country accelerate, and…
Gerald Nyaoma Appointed Second Deputy Governor of CBK
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Gerald Nyaoma Appointed Second Deputy Governor of CBK
President William Ruto has nominated Gerald Nyaoma as the Second Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). A…
Why Senegal Will Wait Longer Before Receiving $1.9 Billion Loan From IMF
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Why Senegal Will Wait Longer Before Receiving $1.9 Billion Loan From IMF
Senegal will have to wait until at least June to get any sort of resolution of its lending programme with…
Equity Group Pretax Profit up Ksh.51 billion in 9 Months
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Equity Group Pretax Profit up Ksh.51 billion in 9 Months
Equity Group Holdings on Tuesday reported pretax profit of Ksh.51.0 billion ($397 million) for the first nine months of 2024. The…
Trump’s Re-election to Boost Equities in Africa, Middle East, Says J.P. Morgan
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Trump’s Re-election to Boost Equities in Africa, Middle East, Says J.P. Morgan
Donald Trump’s possible re-election could drive growth in emerging market equities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region…
Senegal to Reaffirm €2.5 Billion Green Energy Pact at COP29
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Senegal to Reaffirm €2.5 Billion Green Energy Pact at COP29
Senegal is expected to recommit to a €2.5 billion ($2.67 billion) Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) at the COP29 climate…
Trump Victory Adds $1.3 Billion Gain to Renewables Short Bets
2 weeks ago
Trump Victory Adds $1.3 Billion Gain to Renewables Short Bets
This week’s selloff in renewable energy stocks following Donald Trump’s election victory has been a boon for short sellers betting…
Pan-African Payment System Could Save Africa $5B in Fees
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Pan-African Payment System Could Save Africa $5B in Fees
Africa’s reliance on the dollar for cross-border transactions may soon diminish as the Pan-African Payments and Settlements System (PAPSS) under…
The Role of SACCOs as International Remittance Providers in Kenya
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The Role of SACCOs as International Remittance Providers in Kenya
SACCOs have the potential to boost financial inclusion and stimulate economic growth in Kenya through international remittances, particularly in underserved…