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Kenyan stock market gains momentum amid strong foreign investment and pro-business policies
The Kenyan equities market is riding a wave of optimism, with the NSE 20-Share Index recording a nearly 1% rise on Thursday, signaling ...
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ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development is Financial Institution of the Year at African Sustainability Awards
In a landmark achievement, the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has been recognized as the Financial Institution of the Year – ...
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South Africa’s inflation data shows easing expectations, but market remains cautious
South African equities continue to face headwinds, with the JSE FTSE Top 40 Index slipping by 0.18% on Thursday. The market reacted to ...
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New $282 million program targets climate and environment action through agriculture and food systems
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) today launched a new program, ...
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African Development Bank to extend $200M facilities, ZAR 3.6B to Standard Bank Group for SMEs
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved two financial facilities for South-Africa based Standard Bank Group. The facilities ...
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AFAWA and Bank of Industry secure $50M to empower female entrepreneurs in Nigeria
In a transformative move to boost financial access for women entrepreneurs in Nigeria, the African Development Bank Group’s Affirmative Finance Action for Women ...
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Swedfund and IFU invest in renewable energy development in Southern Africa
Swedfund and the Danish Investment Fund for Developing Countries, IFU, have partnered with Sturdee Energy to accelerate the expansion of renewable energy in ...
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South Africa’s market optimism grows with reforms, but challenges and risks persist
South Africa ended last week on a positive note, with the JSE FTSE All Shares Index adding 0.11%, driven by growing investor optimism. ...
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Overview of Nigeria Tax Reform Bill
By A. Edwards Taxation has been a cornerstone of organized societies since ancient civilizations. Early forms emerged in Mesopotamia around 3000 BCE, where ...
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AfDB and partners launch platform to unlock billions for Africa’s development
The African Development Bank (AfDB), Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), and key institutional investors—Academy Securities, Africa50, and Newmarket—have signed a Letter of ...
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Money sent home by relatives is vital for families in Sub-Saharan Africa to withstand the impact of climate change
New IFAD case study in Mali shows diaspora finance and investment play an essential role in helping vulnerable populations adapt to climate change. ...
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South Africa’s economic gains face headwinds, weighing on the market amid global trade risks
The South African Rand strengthened following some positive macroeconomic signals although it could remain exposed to a strong US dollar. The South African ...
