Economy

“Braiding Nairobi” app connects Kenyan hair braiders with online customers, bridging the digital gender divide and boosting business for women.

Waste-to-energy projects in African cities reduce waste, generate clean power, and promote sustainable urban development across the continent

KEY POINTS Carlyle sold its stake in Mazarine Energy to the CEO. Ramphastos also divested its Mazarine shares to van Kersbergen. Mazarine plans continued growth across Europe and Africa Carlyle …

KEY POINTS Mobile money drives financial inclusion in Africa, with over 500 million accounts enabling access to essential financial services. Mobile transactions reached $200 billion in 2020, contributing up to …

South Africa strengthens trade ties within Africa and with China, leveraging AfCFTA and exploring regional economic integration as global trade tensions rise.

Oil production in Nigeria fuels economic growth but brings complex environmental and social challenges that demand balanced policy solutions

KEY POINTS Zimbabwe and the EU sign $81.4 million in agreements focused on agriculture, biodiversity, governance, and gender equality, marking strengthened ties. The EU aims to mobilize European businesses to …

Cocoa farmers in Ivory Coast and Ghana face growing challenges from climate, economic, and trade pressures, impacting global cocoa supply and prices.

KEY POINTS Declining reserves and aging infrastructure: Angola’s oil production dropped from 1.9 million bpd in 2015 to 1.4 million bpd in 2022; urgent upgrades are needed. Opportunities in Offshore …

Botswana’s election today tests President Masisi’s leadership as economic troubles from a declining diamond market weigh heavily on the campaign, with opposition challenging the Botswana Democratic Party’s record on growth …