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Burundi's Economic Transformation: Tackling Public Debt and Building Resilience
Burundi is embarking on an ambitious journey to address its rising public debt, which surged by 18% to BIF 6,150.8 billion in 2023. ...
Claire
Feb 10, 20253 min read


Launching Ethiopia's First Stock Exchange
Ethiopia has officially launched its first stock exchange, the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX), marking a significant milestone in...
Claire
Feb 7, 20252 min read


Boosting Climate Finance With Green Banks
The African Development Bank has launched the African Green Bank Initiative, a significant step in Africa's climate finance journey....
mercy munyao
Jan 6, 20251 min read


Innovative Financing For Nature Conservation
In a landmark move, at least five African nations are collaborating on what could become the world’s first joint “debt-for-nature” swap,...
mercy munyao
Dec 23, 20242 min read


Ethiopia's Sweeping Economic Reform
Ethiopia launched a major macroeconomic reform on July 29, 2024, signaling a significant shift in the country’s economic policy. The...
mercy munyao
Oct 18, 20241 min read


Investing Strategically In Education
Sub-Saharan Africa’s burgeoning population, expected to double to 2 billion by 2050, presents a significant economic opportunity, but it...
mercy munyao
Jul 12, 20241 min read


Promoting Clean Cooking Technology
The African Development Bank (AfDB) recently announced that it will allocate approximately $2 billion over the next decade to advance...
mercy munyao
Jun 24, 20241 min read


Ethiopia to be Africa's Hub for Data Mining
Ethiopia has entered into a preliminary agreement to expand its data mining and artificial intelligence training capabilities through a...
merabweri
May 5, 20241 min read


Tackling Africa's Problems with Satellite Data
Kenya recently launched the Taifa-1 satellite, joining a cohort of African nations embracing space programs to address pressing issues...
merabweri
Mar 28, 20241 min read


The Rise of African Startups in Climate Tech
Climate change poses significant challenges for Africa, underscoring the need for substantial investment in innovative solutions across...
merabweri
Feb 26, 20241 min read


The $1 Billion Fund for African Startups
At the 24th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) unveiled the "Timbuktoo"...
merabweri
Feb 26, 20241 min read


Boosting Climate Finance with "Green Banks"
The African Development Bank has launched the African Green Bank Initiative, a significant step in Africa's climate finance journey....

Spotlight In Africa
Jan 2, 20241 min read


African Countries Declare Visa-Free Travel
African countries are on the move to open their doors for businesses and the free movement of people. Rwanda and Kenya are taking...

Spotlight In Africa
Nov 6, 20231 min read


A New Player in Ethiopia's Mobile Money Market
Safaricom's M-Pesa mobile money service has officially launched in Ethiopia, marking a significant milestone in the Kenyan telecom...

Spotlight In Africa
Nov 6, 20231 min read


Empowering Internal African Trade
Five powerhouse African banks - Access Bank, Ecobank, KCB, Standard Bank, and UBA - are aligning their operations with the Pan African...

Spotlight In Africa
Aug 9, 20231 min read


Startup of the Year Kubik Raises $3.34M Seed to Scale Sustainable Building Tech in First Market
Circular economy and climate tech startup, Kubik, brings multinational investors on its journey to build a livable world for all. Addis...

Spotlight In Africa
Jun 23, 20233 min read


Zayride Announces Public Share Offering
Zayride, a well-known on-demand taxi service in Ethiopia, has announced its intention to offer limited shares for sale to the public....

Spotlight In Africa
Apr 21, 20231 min read


Enabling Ethiopia's AI Revolution
Although ChatGPT has yet to be available in Ethiopia, platforms like GarriGPT and ShegerAI are making it easy for people in Ethiopia to...

Spotlight In Africa
Mar 6, 20231 min read


Launching Ethiopia’s First Credit Cards
Ethiopia's leading private bank, Awash Bank, has become the first among the 30 banks currently in operation to issue credit cards....
spotlightethio
Feb 5, 20231 min read


Competing in the African Metaverse
Guzo was selected as a country partner for an African Metaverse Competition backed by Meta. AR/VR Africa Metathon is an annual...
spotlightethio
Feb 5, 20231 min read


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