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The Comesa-EAC-SADC Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA) Agreement officially commenced on July 25, 2024. This followed the agreement's ratification by the required 14 out of 29 member states. 

How the Comesa-EAC-Sadc free trade agreement impacts African markets

Digital Financial Services (DFS) have emerged as a critical enabler of financial inclusion, especially for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Africa. 

Leveraging tiered pricing models to enhance financial inclusion & profitability for MSMEs

The European Union has provided €4.8 million to set up four incubation hubs across Rwanda to address the digital skills gap and unemployment by providing access to entrepreneurship support services. 

Hanga Hubs: €4.8mn EU investment to bridge Rwanda's digital skills gap 

Interoperability in financial systems is increasingly recognized as a vital driver for economic growth and financial inclusion, particularly for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). 

Impact of interoperability on financial inclusion & economic growth for MSMEs

Kenya's truck and bus market is a dynamic sector that contributes significantly to the country's economy. 

Kenyan truck & bus market: A $2bn growth engine

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has warned citizens that they are "playing with fire" over planned protests. 

Kenyan, Ugandan currencies under pressure amid dollar surge & unrest

In a strategic move to bolster economic integration and development across Africa and the Arab world, the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) has unveiled a new consortium aimed at scaling up investments. 

Harnessing the power of strategic partnerships & AfCFTA on Africa's economic future

Ugandan businesses remained opened for a better part of the day despite protests within the capital city in Kampala as youthful protesters staged peaceful demonstrations demanding the resignation of House Speaker over graft. 

Uganda: Businesses remain open despite Gen-Z protests

Innovative financing models transform African agriculture by providing crucial capital, fostering public-private partnerships, and implementing successful initiatives. 

Innovative financing models drive investments in African agriculture

African and Arab leaders are in Ghana’s Capital, Accra for the 50th Anniversary celebrations of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa an event that has seen global trade take center-stage. 

Accelerating AfCFTA through boosting Africa’s competitiveness

Bitcoin surged from $64,000 and broke above $67,000, reaching this milestone for the first time since June 17. 

Bitcoin soars past $67,000: Is this the start of a bull run? 

Mortgage defaults in Kenya have surged to a record KES 40 billion, with 88.4 per cent of mortgages tied to variable interest rates. 

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