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Global markets remained significantly volatile after the US made announcements of several tariffs which have since been paused for 90 days. 

East African market watch

With Rwanda's success in integrating green growth and poverty reduction serving as a model, the question remains: how can we unlock the economic potential of young entrepreneurs across the region? CNBC Africa's Tabitha Muthoni spoke with Adam Bradfor

Catalytic funding & scale-ready market pathways for youth-led ventures

As Q1 2025 comes to a close, Tanzania’s capital markets have seen fluctuations, raising questions about investor confidence. Meanwhile, the launch of the EAE 20 Share Index presents new opportunities for regional integration. 

DSE CEO on Q1'25 market performance update & new EAE 20 Share Index

As the global economy is projected to contract in the face of economic upheavals linked to uncertainties around trade tariffs and the ongoing geo-political tensions around Ukraine and Russia, offshoots of growth are expected in some markets. 

Maser Group CEO upbeat of growth despite recession jitters

Rwanda has managed to reduce poverty rates to 27.4 per cent in 2024 marking a 12.4 cut in percentage points. 

Rwanda makes strides in reducing poverty rates in latest household survey

At least 600 million households in Africa lack access to electricity or better still connectivity to a national grid. 

How renewable energy is expanding electricity access in Africa

Africa’s next economic frontier will be anchored on technology and good case use of Artificial Intelligence to deepen investments that will accelerate the continent’s economic growth projections from the current 3.2 per cent. 

Africa’s uniformity of purpose to tap immense economic power of AI, says TBI Africa MD

Africa’s Generation Z is pulling all stops. This generation has crossed the $10 billion spending mark making this generation the largest and richest ever. 

GEN Z spending grosses $10bn in latest report

African health systems require significant funding to rid the continent off high mortality rates that is wiping out GDP progress in multiple economies. 

Investing in Africa’s health sector vital for continent’s growth outcomes

Tanzania is betting on reforms in the country’s education system through infusing digital technology to leapfrog the country’s economy amidst a technology explosion that has gripped the global economy. 

Driving investments in Tanzania’s education sector

Africa faces significant challenges in solid waste management, with low collection rates, high levels of open dumping, and a lack of adequate treatment infrastructure leading to environmental and health problems. 

Inside Africa’s million dollar garbage business

The Chinese Government has struck back with 125 per cent tariffs on United States goods as the global trade war intensifies. 

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