Business and Economy

Kenya anticipates stable growth despite global economic headwinds

Kenya’s economy is projected to demonstrate resilience through 2026, according to the Mastercard Economics Institute’s latest outlook. The nation is…

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Africa’s AI adoption slower than global average World Bank

A recent World Bank survey indicates uneven adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) among businesses in emerging markets. The study, which…

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African Banks Expand Operations in Kenya

East Africa is rapidly emerging as a new battleground for Africa’s banking heavyweights, with Kenya at the center of an…

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Access Bank to Hold Africa Trade Conference in South Africa

Access Bank is set to host the second edition of the Africa Trade Conference (ATC 2026) in Cape Town, South…

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Southern Africa Needs Drought Resilience Strategies

Drought across Southern Africa is severely impacting livelihoods and posing a significant economic threat. A new World Bank report, Continental…

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Rockefeller and World Bank Invest in African Solar Agriculture

The Rockefeller Foundation and the World Bank are providing tens of millions of dollars to non-profit organizations to enhance agricultural…

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World Bank, AgriConnect Seek to Modernize African Farming

Smallholder farms are a common sight across Africa, highlighting both the continent’s agricultural resilience and the challenge of ensuring food…

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Education and Jobs Linked in New Report

The World Bank's "People First" podcast explores ideas shaping learning, work, and growth, particularly in Western and Central Africa. This…

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CRDB Bank Expands to Dubai to Invest in African Economy

The CRDB Bank Dubai Representative Office has officially launched at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), marking the first time…

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AI Sustainability a Priority for African Policymakers

UNESCO and the World Bank recently hosted a workshop in Conakry, Guinea, bringing together African policymakers and industry leaders to…

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