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Lukas Lukoschek, Co-Founder, Kabisa joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. 

Kabisa: Investing in Rwanda's electric vehicle landscape

As the demand for minerals and global trade continues to rise, CTG's ambitious development of railway and port infrastructure is poised to play a transformative role in the region's economic landscape. 

Strategic development & economic impact of CTG's railway and ports infrastructure

Kenya's Court of Appeal has ruled the Finance Act 2023 unconstitutional, citing violations of the country's budget-making laws and a fundamentally flawed process. 

Kenya's 2023 finance law ruled unconstitutional

The first-half of the year has seen Kenya's banking sector face a myriad of challenges marked by high interest rates, rising non-performing loans, and increased debt risks. 

How Kenyan banks performed in H1’24

S&P Global rating agency has reaffirmed Rwanda's credit rating at B+ with a stable economic outlook. 

S&P Global reaffirms of Rwanda's B+ rating

The Ugandan shilling has remained relatively stable, primarily due to reduced importer demand. However, its stability is also shaped by global commodity price shifts, foreign direct investment trends, and domestic economic policies. 

Uganda's macroeconomic performance review 

Alvaro Piris Chavarri, Mission Chief for Ethiopia at the IMF, discusses the recently approved $3.4 billion financing package for Ethiopia and its significance in supporting the country's economic reform agenda.  

IMF greenlights $3.4bn to boost Ethiopia's economic future

With Ethiopia’s birr dropping 30 per cent in value following Monday’s decision to float the currency, the Central Bank aims to secure International Monetary Fund support and push forward a long-delayed debt restructuring. 

Inside Birr's devaluation impact on FX, investment flows & economic stability

Bitcoin, which was approaching the $70,000 milestone, has seen a dip overnight, falling short of this target. Meanwhile, Ethereum, which launched on July 23, is celebrating its 9th anniversary. 

Bitcoin dips below $70,000 as Ethereum marks 9th anniversary

As the expiration of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) in 2025 approaches, there are growing concerns about the future of U.S.-Africa trade and investment partnerships. 

KEPSA on the future of U.S.-Africa trade & investment partnerships

Kenya's Capital Markets Authority plans to ease listing requirements in a bid to lure more companies onto the Nairobi stock exchange. But will it work? 

NSE bourse looks up on company listings 

Kenya's prime office market has achieved a 3.5 per cent rise in occupancy rate in the first half of 2024 to reach 75 per cent compared to a similar period last year. 

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