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Africa boasts a treasure trove of minerals, making it the world's leading source of this valuable resource. However, unlocking its full growth potential hinges on navigating a complex landscape of policies and regulations. 

Mitchell: Africa is the largest source of mineral wealth 

Kenya's NASI fell 0.8 per cent and the NSE-20  took its weekly loss to 1 per cent as sentiment remained weak amidst the ongoing controversies accompanying the recently tabled finance bill and Kenya's biggest budget in history. 

Kenyan stocks slip amid finance bill controversy

Kenya's Treasury Cabinet Secretary, Njuguna Ndung'u, presented a record-breaking Ksh4 trillion budget. 

Kenya's budget 2024: Dissecting banking sector budget reforms

Africa’s mounting debt can be fixed if the continent steps up cheaper funding by strengthening financial multilateral institutions. CNBC Africa’s Aby Agina spoke to Babajide Sodipo, Senior Manager, Export Development Advisory, Afreximbank for more. 

Strengthening Africa’s multilateral institutions key to ending debt cycle

Africa is on the cusp of a major transformation. With its population projected to be the fastest-growing globally by 2050, feeding this growing population sustainably is a critical challenge. 

De-risking and accelerating agribusiness investment in Africa

Economic analysts dissect significant budget results from East Africa during a discussion on CNBC Africa.

East Africa Budget Day: The key takeaways

The Rwandan Government unveiled a proposal for a budget of Frw 5.69 trillion for the upcoming fiscal year 2024/2025, which is an increase of 11.2 per cent from the previous budget. 

Rwandan government proposes Frw 5.69trn budget for FY2024/2025

Africa has historically faced challenges in drawing equivalent levels of capital inflows compared to other emerging markets. Increasing pan-African investments is crucial for the continent's economic growth.

Driving Pan-African private equity investments

The Stanbic Bank Uganda Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) surged to 54.1 in May 2024, rising from 52.6 in April, indicating the second consecutive month of expansion. 

East Africa faces uneven growth as PMI readings vary

Heifer International is celebrating a dual milestone: 80 years of global impact and 50 years empowering smallholder farmers in Africa. 

Reimagining Africa’s agriculture in the next 50 years

Kenya's Parliament is currently deliberating the implementation of a 6 per cent Significant Economic Presence (SEP) tax as outlined in the Finance Bill of 2024. 

Bolt reacts to new tax proposal in Kenya

CNBC Africa spoke with Dina Sherif, Executive Director at MIT Legatum, regarding the profound influence of African enterprises in industries such as fintech and agritech. 

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