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The UK Government is investing 140 million pounds to boost trade with Africa in its latest foray to deepen economic co-operation. 

Unlocking UK-Africa trade & investments

The UK government is actively seeking to strengthen trade ties with Africa through various initiatives such as the Developing Countries Trading Scheme, aiming to expand horizons in international commerce. 

UK, Africa to boost trade collaboration

Rwanda is venturing forth in attracting green finance investments to expand its financial ecosystem to be adaptable to the ever-changing landscape. 

Rwanda steps up financing agenda as banks go green

William Warnock, Special Advisor, International Stability Operations Association joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. 

ISOA on how political instability impacts Africa’s growth

Rwanda is keen on attracting more global investors into the country this year even as the nation hosted her debut UK Rwanda Business Forum. 

Rwanda: The next business hub of Africa

East African markets are poised to record a mild slowdown in economic growth numbers for 2024.  CNBC Africa is joined by Daisy Anthea Nitwe, Country Lead, Derivatives and Structured Solutions from Standard Bank Group Uganda. 

Markets react to IMF downgrade on SSA 2024 growth forecast

Bboxx has reinforced its dedication to the continent with a strategic move of its headquarters from London to Kigali, reaffirming its commitment as an Africa-first company. 

Bboxx moves its headquarters to Rwanda, eyes Africa expansion

Ramesh Moochikal, Chief Executive Officer of Africa Improved Foods joins CNBC Africa to unpack the details. 

Africa Improved Foods CEO outlines plan to combat hunger in Africa

The controversial housing levy of 1.5 per cent suffered a major blow after Kenya’s Court of Appeal issued a ruling barring Government to continue collecting the levy. 

Economic implications of court halting Kenya’s housing levy

"The Pearl of Africa" Uganda's tourism industry revenue is expected to reach $1.5 billion in 2024, exceeding pre-pandemic levels. 

Uganda primed for a 2024 surge in tourism

East Africa Breweries Limited has registered a 22 per cent drop in profitability to report 6.8 billion shillings in net profits in brewer’s latest half year earnings for 2024. 

East Africa Breweries posts 22% drop in net profits 

The Rwandan government is heavily investing in education and skills development for young people, however, key challenges such as unemployment and brain drain may obstruct this ambition. 

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