Business and Economy

World Bank lists Tincan, Apapa Ports on global top 20 improved ports

The World Bank in its Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) for 2025 listed Tincan Island Ports Complex and Apapa Port…

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World Bank Cuts Sub-Saharan Africa Growth Forecast, Says Nigeria Benefits From Oil Prices – Arise News

The World Bank’s latest forecast has projected that growth in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) would edge down to 4.0 per cent…

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Why trust will define the future of digital commerce in Kenya

Kenya is one of the most dynamic digital economies in Africa. From mobile money to ecommerce, consumers have embraced new…

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World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects Report 2026

The World Bank has sharply downgraded its global growth outlook for 2026, warning that the war in the Middle East…

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World Bank Unveils Up to $100bn Support Package as Middle East Crisis

The World Bank Group has announced plans to provide up to $100 billion in financing support to developing countries over…

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Mauritania and World Bank Expand WARDIP Programme to Include AI Infrastructure and Skills

Mauritania and the World Bank have agreed to provide additional financing under the West Africa Regional Digital Integration Program to…

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Finance Bill 2026 Tests Kenya’s Investment Climate

Long-term investment decisions often depend on a simple assumption: the rules governing business operations will remain reasonably predictable. That assumption…

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Kenya to complete Kshs 2.4B Maritime Survival Training Center by December

Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA) is on track to complete a Ksh 2.4 billion Maritime Survival Training and Certification Center by…

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South Africa banks chase underserved mid-sized businesses to drive growth

Key Points South Africa’s biggest banks face growing competition for large corporate clients Look to win more clients from once…

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CBK Warns Global Inflation Surge Could Threaten Kenya’s Economic Gains | Dawan Africa

Kenya, June 11 2026 - Kenya's monetary authorities have warned that rising global inflationary pressures, largely driven by surging energy…

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