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HydroBox and SolarNow have commissioned Kenya's first hybrid solar and hydro power plant, offering year-round stable electricity supply benefiting 170 beneficiaries and bridging dry and rainy seasons.

Kenya commissions first solar-hydrohrybrid power plant

CNBC Africa is joined by Daisy Anthea Nitwe, Lead Derivatives and Structured Solutions for Global Markets at Stanbic Bank Uganda.

Global economic outlook in the face of debt distress

With a focus on Artificial intelligence (AI) and tech talent Safaricom recently showcased its upcoming and futuristic technologies ready to be embedded in the African market. The CEO of Safaricom, Peter Ndegwa joins CNBC Africa for more. 

Safaricom CEO speaks on AI ambitions for Kenya & Africa

After a week of intense negotiations and announcements at the IMF and World Bank Meetings, CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa sat down with Prof. Kevin Urama, Chief Economist at the African Development Bank to hash out the key takeaways. 

AfDB’s Urama unpacks key takeaways from IMF-WB meetings

The COVID-19 pandemic boosted Zoom's popularity in Africa, serving as a lifeline for entrepreneurs. Now, as Zoom's user base grows larger post-COVID, questions arise about the company's revenue and strategies for expansion in the African market. 

From freemium to premium: Zoom's Africa strategy

The growth of e-commerce is expected to usher in a new era for Africa.

E-commerce driving Kenya’s digital economy

Sérgio Pimenta, the Regional Vice President of IFC Africa, spoke to CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa to discuss crucial focus areas and initiatives that are shaping the continent's future, including the private sector, youth and women.

IFC's Pimenta on plans to empower Africa's private sector

There have been concerns about Kenya’s ability to repay its current loans, and now Kenya’s Central Bank Governor has confirmed that Kenya is seeking between $500 million and $1 billion before the end of this year.

Kenya confirms Eurobond buy back plan

Kenya’s banking sector remains robust despite the economy seeing a spike in non-performing loans within the current fiscal year. 

Kenya’s financial sector resilient with mild vulnerabilities 

Kenneth Ngwa Anye, Director Policy for Africa and International Markets, Bolt spoke to CNBC Africa for more. 

Taxi hailing company Bolt in trouble as NTSA puts licence renewal on ice

Investing in Africa’s energy sector is expected to gain momentum as governments step-up resource mobilization to finance critical infrastructure deployment. 

Fixing Africa’s energy gap through innovation & financial collaboration

Africa remains susceptible to experience debt vulnerabilities at a time when the funding squeeze gets tighter.

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