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Kenya’s Payments Revenue to Hit 8% CAGR To $0.8 Billion in 2029
October 1, 2025
Kenya’s Payments Revenue to Hit 8% CAGR To $0.8 Billion in 2029
Global payments revenue is projected to reach $2.4 trillion by 2029, according to Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) 23rd annual Global…
Airtel Africa Foundation Targets 10 Million Lives in Transformative 2030 Vision
September 26, 2025
Airtel Africa Foundation Targets 10 Million Lives in Transformative 2030 Vision
Airtel Africa Foundation has unveiled a five-year plan aimed at improving the lives of 10 million people by 2030. The…
CBK Invites Public Views on Draft National Financial Inclusion Strategy (2025–2028)
September 25, 2025
CBK Invites Public Views on Draft National Financial Inclusion Strategy (2025–2028)
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has called on members of the public and stakeholders in the financial sector to…
Botswana Seeks Alternative Markets as US Tariffs Erode Export Competitiveness
September 25, 2025
Botswana Seeks Alternative Markets as US Tariffs Erode Export Competitiveness
Botswana’s economy is grappling with steep U.S. tariffs, prompting the southern African nation to accelerate diversification and cut reliance on…
Oil Prices Rise Amid Ukrainian Attacks on Russian Refineries and U.S. Sanctions Threat
September 15, 2025
Oil Prices Rise Amid Ukrainian Attacks on Russian Refineries and U.S. Sanctions Threat
Oil prices inched higher on Monday as markets weighed the impact of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian energy facilities, alongside…
Weekly Markets Review: Treasury Bills Rally, Equities Edge Up, Real Estate Sees Major Investment
September 15, 2025
Weekly Markets Review: Treasury Bills Rally, Equities Edge Up, Real Estate Sees Major Investment
Kenya’s financial markets recorded notable activity across fixed income, equities, and real estate during the week, with Treasury bills continuing…
AWIEF Unveils Finalists for 2025 Awards
September 12, 2025
AWIEF Unveils Finalists for 2025 Awards
The Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has announced the finalists for its 2025 AWIEF Awards, an annual celebration…
Oracle’s Ellison Surpasses Musk As World’s Richest Man
September 11, 2025
Oracle’s Ellison Surpasses Musk As World’s Richest Man
Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison has wrested the title of the world’s richest person from longtime holder Elon Musk. On Wednesday,…
Japan’s Uncovered Fund, Monex Launch $20M Fund for Africa, Middle East
September 10, 2025
Japan’s Uncovered Fund, Monex Launch $20M Fund for Africa, Middle East
Japanese venture capital firms Uncovered Fund and Monex Ventures—the corporate VC arm of Monex Group—have unveiled a $20 million fund…
Dr. Sidi Ould Tah Succeeds Akinwumi Adesina as AfDB 9th President
September 1, 2025
Dr. Sidi Ould Tah Succeeds Akinwumi Adesina as AfDB 9th President
Dr. Sidi Ould Tah has taken over the reins of the AfDB as the 9th President, succeeding Akinwumi Adesina. Dr.…