growth

Black-Owned Businesses See Over 50% Growth

After the COVID-19 pandemic’s initial shocks to business owners, entrepreneurship rebounded, with the number of new business applications booming since…

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African Leaders Urged to Address Environment for Growth

Makerere University hosted the First African Symposium on Natural Capital Accounting and Climate-Sensitive Macroeconomic Modelling on February 12-13. The symposium,…

2 months ago

Uganda Central Bank Maintains Rate Amid Inflation, Growth

The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has decided to maintain its Central Bank Rate at 9.75% during its Monday meeting. This…

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Kenya’s Program Drives Research Commercialization, Job Growth

The Research-to-Commercialization (R2C) Programme in Kenya has shown that institutional reform is crucial for translating research into market solutions and…

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Absa Considers Kenyan Bank Acquisitions Amid Regional Growth

Absa executives recently concluded a three-day visit to Kenya, engaging with regulators and private sector representatives. The South African lender…

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Kenya Seeks Partnerships for Economic Growth

Kenya has launched the Electronic Government Procurement (eGP) System, intended to modernize public procurement processes. The system aims to increase…

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UK banks face risk over Africa’s renewable energy growth

Weak climate targets from UK banks put them at risk of missing out on the “enormous opportunity” of Africa’s renewable…

2 months ago

Digital Remittances Boost Economic Growth in Africa

Family remittances play a crucial role in supporting millions of families across Africa, often representing the difference between survival and…

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White-Collar and Tech Jobs May See Growth in Early 2026

Recent year-end job data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics has prompted discussions regarding a potential white-collar slump or hiring…

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Kenya Projects Economic Growth of 4.9-5.2% by 2026

Kenya’s economy is projected to strengthen in 2026, with growth expected to fall between 4.9 and 5.2 percent. This forecast…

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