September 28, 2022
Kenya: CMA, Kenya Development Corporation Sign Financial Deal to Support SMEs
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) and the Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) The MoU will help the two parties to promote… Read more »
Africa: Brazil's Agricultural Revolution and the Lessons for Africa
Brazil's agriculture sector is massive and highly integrated. So central and so extensive is this country's farming industry that it is virtually food secure. Read more »
September 27, 2022
East Africa: Tanzania and Mozambique Join Hands to Explore Hydrocarbons
Promising recent resource finds in Mozambique and Tanzania bode well for Africa's future. Exploration is being pursued with renewed vigour, and the world's energy companies are… Read more »
Africa: Ghana Sovereign Debt Crisis Just Tip of African Countries' Loan Mess
Ghana's sovereign debt woes did not come as a surprise to many. Read more »
Zimbabwe: List of Exchange Traded Funds On the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange
In Zimbabwe, investing in Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) is witnessing traction, and various ETFs of different types are emerging. It is easy to invest in an ETF but before… Read more »
September 26, 2022
East Africa: EAC States Urged to Open Skies to Promote Tourism
An expert in the tourism industry has urged countries in the East African Community (EAC) to liberalise their airspaces and open up skies to promote the tourism industry in the… Read more »
Africa: Kenya Exports Batteries to Ghana in First AfCFTA Trading Deal
Kenya officially began trade under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area on Friday when Exide batteries made in Kenya arrived in the Port of Tema, Ghana (AfCFTA). Read more »
Zimbabwe: Scorched Earth Economic Policy Approach Unsustainable
Because of erratic economic policy, Zimbabwe continues to be the sick man of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. Read more »
Kenya: Aviation Body KAAO Appoints New CEO As Eutychus Waithaka Retires
Aviation umbrella body Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) has announced the appointment of Engineer Liz Aluvanze as the new CEO KAAO said its executive committee had picked… Read more »
Africa: Exploring Africa's Ongoing Currency Crisis and Possible Solutions
African currencies are plummeting, with increased import prices exacerbating economic and inflationary pressures. Various causes have played a role in brewing the currency crisis… Read more »
South Africa: BCX and Alibaba Cloud Pen Deal to Bring Cloud Technologies to South Africa
Partnerships have largely driven technology innovation and global collaborations among tech companies, and Alibaba Cloud is not slowing down in committing itself to such… Read more »
September 25, 2022
Africa: How Countries Can Manage Rising Monetary and Fiscal Policy Constraints
In a bid to combat inflation, central banks must evaluate the advantages against the possible adverse effects on their transparency and credibility, particularly in situations… Read more »
September 24, 2022
Africa: Economic Insights - How a Country's Monetary Policy Affects Investment
When investors understand the monetary policy subtleties, they position their portfolios to profit from policy shifts and increase returns. Read more »
September 22, 2022
Kenya: HACO, University of Nairobi Collaborate On Industrial Placement
HACO Industries and the University of Nairobi have signed an agreement to collaborate to advance Kenya's Fourth Industrial Revolution The move is part of the company's wider aim to… Read more »
Africa: Investment and Trading Strategies in a Stagflation Environment
Traders, investors, businesses, and other market participants will note the frothy nature of global capital markets recently. Read more »
September 21, 2022
Kenya: Export Value Rises By 17 Percent Helped By Agriculture Produce
Kenya's export value increased by 17 per cent in 2021 to hit KSh 666.7 billion (US$ 5.5 billion) compared to KSh 567.4 billion (US$ 4.7 billion) in 2020 Data from the Kenya Trade… Read more »
Africa: Crop Insurance Potential to Drive Smart Agriculture in Africa
Most farmers in Africa rely on rainfed agriculture, and their production system is most vulnerable to climate-related events. Read more »
September 20, 2022
Africa: Harnessing Mobile Technologies Growth to Drive Smart Agriculture
Smartphone adoption in Africa remained sluggish in the latter part of the last decade. This is beginning to change as a combination of pandemic-driven demand for better… Read more »
Zambia: President Has Set a Perfect Example for Economic Recovery in Africa
President Hichilema's plan for kickstarting the economic recovery in Zambia included taming inflation, job creation for the youth, restoring the confidence of international… Read more »
Nigeria: Shelter Afrique Approves U.S.$ 19.5 Million Credit Line to Nigerian Firm for Affordable Housing
Shelter Afrique has extended a USD19.5 million line of credit to Lagos-based real estate firm Mixta Real Estate PLC The 7-year facility with a moratorium of 24 months has been… Read more »
South Africa: Growthpoint Signals Turnaround in JSE Listed Property Sector
Growthpoint Properties Limited published its financial results for 2021 on the 15th of September 2022. Read more »
Kenya: Kakuzi Prepares to Export Second Avocado Shipment to China Amid Growing Demand
NSE-listed agribusiness Kakuzi says it has secured pre-shipment approvals from the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) for its second fresh avocado shipment to China… Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisia Expects Deal On IMF Loan in Weeks, Central Bank Governor Says
Tunisia anticipates striking an agreement with the International Monetary Fund on a credit of between US$2 billion and US$4 billion over three years in the following weeks,… Read more »
September 19, 2022
Tanzania: U.S., Tanzania Forging Investment Partnerships Worth Billions
American investors are about to transform Tanzania's investment landscape with 19 US companies exploring various opportunities with a total market capitalization of over US$1.6… Read more »
Kenya: CIC Asset Management Scheme Retains Market Leadership Position in Second Quarter of 2022
New data now shows that CIC Asset Management has retained its leading position in unit trusts in Kenya, with a 40.46 per cent market share Assets under CIC's management reached KSh… Read more »