Emerging
The Hip Hop Caucus held a Grammy Mixer on January 31, bringing together artists and creatives to celebrate Grammy Week and foster community. The event took place amidst a vibrant atmosphere of hip-hop music and conversation. The Hip Hop Caucus Mission The Hip Hop Caucus is a nonprofit organization focused on engaging young people in […]
Actress Celestine Gachuhi is extending her influence beyond acting, focusing on creative empowerment and mentorship. Through her work with Film Connect Africa, she aims to equip young creatives with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in Kenya’s evolving entertainment landscape. Closing the industry knowledge gap For many aspiring actors, entering the entertainment world can […]
Global banks are reducing their presence in Africa, with Standard Chartered exploring the sale of its Botswana unit. This trend, which includes Société Générale, BNP Paribas, HSBC, and Atlas Mara, is driven by rising compliance costs, weaker returns, and increased competition from fintech and local banks. The withdrawals impact trade finance and dollar liquidity, potentially […]
Emerging-market currencies remained stable on Monday as the dollar weakened. The US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro introduced geopolitical risks, but did not significantly impact emerging market currency performance. Currency and Dollar Performance The MSCI benchmark for EM currencies recovered from earlier losses and closed flat, while the dollar slipped 0.1%. Currencies from Colombia […]
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