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After a good run spanning nearly 20 years, Cellulant is upbeat about the future of fintech citing Africa has enormous potential to be a leader in the payments eco-system which presently accounts for over a trillion U.S dollars annually. 

Cellulant re-defining Africa’s digital payments business space

CNBC Africa's Julius Bizimungu spoke to Peter Nalitolela, Director of Markets at NBC Tanzania. 

DSE major indices close September in green

The fight against inflation is beginning to ease off as numbers begin to normalize with East Africa’s largest economy Kenya recording monthly inflation of 6.8 per cent in September despite simmering economic headwinds. 

Kenya’s inflation rises to 6.8% in September

The Development Bank of Rwanda is looking to double its balance sheet as part of its new five-year strategy to transform the bank. This follows the launch of the bank's inaugural sustainable bond. 

Development Bank of Rwanda CEO on new bank strategy, ESG compliance  

Uganda is looking to start commercial oil production by 2025 making the country the first in East Africa to join the league of oil producing nations a milestone that could tilt the fortunes for the region. 

Uganda Energy Minister Nankabirwa outlines multi-billion oil pipeline project 

Climate change is threatening to further wipe out livelihoods as the real effects of global warming continue to manifest.

Climate change crisis rocks African economies

Bankable and innovative green solutions hold the key to Africa’s switch to green energy.

Driving sustainable energy investment across Africa 

The International Monetary Fund is concerned about the elevated public debt levels across most countries citing this is complicating climate goals and is calling for a mix of policies to tackle this dilemma. 

IMF flags rising public debt levels 

CNBC Africa's Murungi Sarah had an exclusive interview with the CEO, Kariuki Ngari.

StanChart Kenya reports strong H1 results 

CNBC Africa’s Julius Bizimungu spoke to BK Capital’s Managing Director Siongo Kisoso for more. 

BK Capital's Kisoso on Rwanda's Rwf30bn sustainability-linked bond 

Joining CNBC Africa for more is Kamal Budhabhatti, a tech founder and CEO of Little Cabs and Craft Silicon.   

Kenya’s tech start-ups: Too fast, too furious?

CNBC Africa’s Aby Agina spoke to Rodwell Mangisi, Director Digital Economy, Pan African Programs, Mastercard Foundation to get more insights on key trends. 

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