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Okechukwu Ihejirika, Acting COO at the Afreximbank Carribean Office spoke to CNBC Africa earlier about the similarities between the Carribean and Africa and the range of opportunities that the two regions of the world can tap into to mutually benefit

Bridging the trade gap between Africa and the Carrabean

Data from the World Justice Project shows a direct correlation between the rule of law and investment. 

Unpacking the impact of indexes & reports on investments in Africa

A collaborative effort is driving the development of innovative and green building solutions, contributing to affordable housing in both mature and emerging markets. 

Exploring green building solutions for Africa

Cost of renewables has drastically reduced over the last decade improving stake across nations, including Mauritius whose current renewable consumption is at 10 per cent of the total. 

Mauritius: Envolt launches MUR 2bn green bond 

The global money remittance business is poised to grow in Africa as fintech becomes more entrenched.

Future of money remittance business and why Africa is at the epicentre 

Africa is struggling to raise at least 2.8 trillion dollars to tackle the climate crisis that continues to buffet the continent. CNBC Africa spoke to Stephen Hall, Climate Solutions Charity, Head of Ashden Awards, UK for more. 

Unlocking green financing for Africa 

The need to switch from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources could see African countries accelerate efforts towards attaining a just green transition and cut carbon emissions by nearly a half. 

Renewable energy antidote to turbo-charge Africa’s green transition 

Companies that are investing more in digitalization stand a better chance of expanding their profitability as consumers globally shift towards e-commerce to tap new market frontiers. 

How unlocking investments in the digital economy can drive global growth  

A new financing deal spells good tidings for Africa’s unconnected households and medium sized enterprises.

Husk Power secures $100m to supercharge investments in mini-grids across Africa 

The latest report by World Justice Project analyses the Rule of Law Index across the globe and we were joined by Alicia Evangilides, the Director of the Rule Of Law Index at World Justice Project.

Rule of Law Index Report: SSA performance

Hiked costs, depreciating currencies, rising interest rates and lowering liquidity in the East African region coupled with exogenous conflicts. 

Currency loss, rising costs & low liquidity in EAC

Uganda’s economy grew by 5.2 per cent in the twelve months to June, revised from an initial estimate of 5.3 per cent.

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