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Tanzania increased its Central Bank Rate from 5.5 per cent to 6 per cent amidst tightening liquidity conditions. 

Tanzania’s Central Bank hikes benchmark rate to 6%

East Africa's Savings and Credit Cooperatives society (SACCO) financial bloc meeting just concluded in Kigali, Rwanda with an aim of exchanging notes to bolster investments and collaborations across the region.

Exploring growth opportunities for Saccos in Kenya & the region

Nairobi's rapid urbanization is creating a strain on infrastructure and resources, impacting quality of life with high-rise buildings in low-density areas and non-adherence to master plans. 

Re-engineering urban planning for sustainable investment 

Access to finance for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is paramount, as they directly fuel economic innovation, job creation, and growth.

Beyond access to finance for MSMEs

The Kenyan currency was the worst performing trading at sh162 against the dollar at the beginning of the year but closed the quarter as the best performing across East Africa exchanging at sh131. 

East Africa's economic outlook: Q1 performance & Q2 expectations

Africa faces a shortage of financial professionals, crucial players in driving the continent's economic growth. 

Building a financial savvy African workforce 

Africa's Business Heroes (ABH) is offering a powerful platform and financial boost to aspiring African entrepreneurs through a $1.5 million grant competition.

Inside ABH's $1.5million grant for African entrepreneurs

Credit rating agency Moody's has upgraded Tanzania's long-term issuer ratings to B1 from B2, and changed the outlook to stable from positive. 

Moody's upgrades Tanzania's rating to B1 from B2

African countries have made incredible steps towards digitising government services in different sectors. 

Accelerating digital adoption in Africa 

Agriculture is the second largest contributor to Rwanda’s gross domestic product and accounts for 65.4 per cent of the workforce. 

Adapting smart agriculture in Rwanda

East Africa's healthcare sector has undergone a remarkable transformation, fueled by a decentralized government system and expanding infrastructure. But what potential does the region hold to become a top destination medical tourism hub?

Unlocking East Africa's potential as a premier medical tourism destination

One of the fastest growing economies in the world, Djibouti, is rolling out the red carpet for international investors this May. 

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