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Kenya's yields on tax-free infrastructure bonds at the secondary market have begun dropping despite expectations of softening interest rates on new bond auctions. 

Kenya's infrastructure bond yields dip

Africa's digital marketplace is projected to boom, reaching $72 billion by 2026 according to Caribou Digital's "Platform Livelihoods Project" (PLP). 

Africa's digital marketplace projected to grow $72bn by 2026

East Africa's security market is on an upward trajectory, projected to grow by $88.5 million by 2024. Uganda and Tanzania are leading the charge, with active users expected to surpass 350,000 in Uganda and 460,000 in Tanzania by 2028. 

East Africa's security market $88.5 million surge by 2024 

Central banks globally are on a gold buying spree, a strategic move to lessen dependence on the U.S dollar also known as de-dollarization. 

Gold surges 14% amid de-dollarization

To propel tourism and related investments, tourism ministers and government officials convened at the recently concluded, Tourism Investment Forum Africa (TIFA), in Cape Town, South Africa. 

Kenya Tourism Federation CEO on how to boost intra-Africa tourism

CNBC Africa spoke to Mary Rusimbi, Co-Founder of Women Fund Tanzania Trust to gain more insights on their initiatives.

Advancing women empowerment in Tanzania

The third edition of the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF) has kicked off in the Bahamas.

Bahamas forges alliance with Afreximbank & Canex 

Where traditional methods, like relying on historical rainfall patterns, are no longer enough, climate-smart agriculture steps in. 

Climate-smart farmers: Tailoring information for stronger harvests

The Tourism Investment Forum currently underway in Cape Town South Africa, is looking at African destinations as attractive investment locations and tourism destinations. 

Strengthening South Africa-Brazil tourism ties

South Sudan seeks economic diversification to break its reliance on oil, which currently accounts for 90 per cent of total revenue. However, ongoing regional crises and instability continue to negatively impact the economy.

Inside South Sudan’s economic recovery 

The Central Bank of Uganda has raised its benchmark interest rate, by 25 basis points, a move coming in amid concerns about rising inflation and the bank's commitment to keeping it within target range of 5 per cent. 

Uganda’s Central Bank hikes benchmark rate to 10.25%

The COVID-19 crisis exposed weaknesses in Africa's healthcare systems, one that left the continent woke. 

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