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Rwanda’s stocks have largely remained stable as global dynamics around trade tariffs continue to escalate. 

Rwanda Stock Exchange CEO speaks on global tariff impact on markets 

TDB is evolving its strategy to unlock domestic financing, de-risk investments, and strengthen local capital markets, driving sustainable growth and regional integration across Africa. 

De-risking investments & strengthening local capital markets

Tech start-ups in Africa have a chance to reshape the continent’s trajectory by becoming creators rather than mere beneficiaries of Artificial Intelligence. 

Harnessing the power of AI key for Africa’s tech startups

African countries can lower import dependency on food if the continent approaches Agriculture as a business and move away from practicing subsistence farming. 

Africa’s economic development hinged on integrating research & innovation

An envisaged slowdown in investment is expected to hit several African economies due to protracted debt restructuring negotiations that could hold back access to development financing. 

Current state of the Ethiopian economy 

East Africa’s largest economy Kenya is betting big on generating new jobs and driving more investments in the country’s ICT and digital economy. 

Kenya eyes double digit-growth fuelled by ICT investments

Markets started off the week with a mayhem as US President Donald Trump made good his threat to introduce more tariffs. 

Impact of Trump’s tariffs on African markets 

With Africa being home to some of the fastest growing economies in the world, the continent is gradually attracting substantial volumes of investment in technology and capacity development. 

Africa is the place to invest

African countries have a 46 per cent gap in access to internet connectivity despite the continent aggressively pursuing to adopt new technologies. Building a solid future requires Africa’s workforce to be digitally savvy. 

Propelling Africa’s agenda key in unlocking financing for AI

Rwanda is among countries that have made significant strides in expanding trade volumes under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area Agreement.  

Assessing how Rwanda has grown trade under AfCFTA

African countries need to channel more resources towards building digital infrastructure, skilling the youth and reducing barriers to trade if the continent is to be actively involved in the race to harness the vast opportunities around Artificial In

Africa is ready to drive AI revolution

The push towards setting up an AI fund to drive re-skilling in Africa could be a game-changer for the continent. 

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