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Kenya is at an advanced stage in plans to export livestock and meat to Nigeria and eight other African countries. 

Investing in Kenya’s livestock & meat industry

The Rwandan government is banking on netting in more revenues in the 2025-2026 fiscal year after Cabinet approved several tax hikes expected to boost revenue mobilization. 

Rwanda eyes more revenues after cabinet okays new tax measures

Data from Carry1st and Newzoo shows that Africa’s gaming market is growing six times faster than the global average - with an estimated 32 million new gamers in Africa in 2024 with the vast majority on mobile.

Carry1st: Africa’s gaming market hit $1.8bn in 2024

Ghana and authorities at the International Monetary Fund are currently in talks with tax cuts, revenue administration reforms, energy sector debt management, expenditure controls and exchange rate stabilization among issues dominating the government’

State of economy: Is Ghana out of the woods yet?

Investors have their eyes fixed on Africa’s lithium deposit and Nigeria is not left out of the action as the critical mineral remains a key ingredient in the global race towards electric vehicles and renewable energy solutions. 

Lithium race: Will Nigeria secure strong investments?

Data from the United States Department of Agriculture shows Nigeria’s rice production is down 7 percent in the 2024/2025 season to 5.23 million metric tons due to high production costs. 

Will Nigeria’s rice output rise from recent lows?

Affinity Africa, a digital banking platform, has raised $8 million in an oversubscribed Seed Round led by Grazia Equity and BACKED VC to provide affordable and accessible financial services to underserved and unbanked communities. 

Affinity Africa closes $8mn in seed round to provide affordable banking in Ghana

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order withdrawing aid to SA and offering refuge to South Africa’s Afrikaner community. 

South Africa’s economic outlook uncertain amid Trump’s tariff threats 

South Africa's path to economic recovery is poised for suspense, but it is also one that is clad in hope. 

Standard Bank: Trade & policy uncertainty undermining global growth

Kigali is undergoing a significant transformation with multiple projects aimed at easing congestion, improving housing, and enhancing sustainability. 

Inside Kigali's major infrastructure upgrades  

Despite Kenya setting aside $35 million annually to combat malaria, a significant funding gap remains, hindering the full effectiveness of malaria control programs. 

Kenya allocates $35mn annually to fight malaria, but funding gaps persist

CNBC Africa is joined by Valdene Reddy, Director of Capital Markets at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange for more. 

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