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Africa is on the cusp of a major breakthrough in electricity access, with plans to connect 300 million people to power within the next five years. 

Africa aims to electrify 300mn by 2030

South Africa faces a critical year for economic progress, balancing global uncertainties with local challenges, such as energy security, infrastructure and municipal improvements. 

Citadel: SA should prioritize local economic growth despite Trump's return

As digital banking continues to evolve, securing sensitive customer data is more crucial than ever. 

Securing digital banking & driving ROI through innovation and protection

The African Development Bank committed to significantly double its climate financing to $25 billion between 2020 and 2025. 

AfDB's green financing strategy in Africa

The role of de-risking instruments in securing financial close for Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and Independent Transmission Projects (ITPs) is a key focus at the East Africa Energy Cooperation Summit underway in Arusha, Tanzania. 

Energy investments in de-risking instruments for IPPs and transmission projects 

Donald Trump’s US election win may have led to a surge in stock prices across Wall Street, with shares of big tech firms such as Nvidea and Alphabet among the major beneficiaries. 

Trump 2.0: Impact on tech investments 

Artificial Intelligence presents vast potential for driving growth for several African economies to boost growth and deliver services more efficiently if countries can strategically tap into billions of funding available.

How Africa can tap into billions for AI under President Trump

Global ratings agency Moody's has revised Kenya's outlook to positive from negative citing a potential ease in liquidity risks and improving debt affordability over time. 

Moody’s revises Kenya’s rating to positive

Analysts say a raft of executive orders, and policies from President Trump, may kickstart a sea of change in the cryptocurrency market and could turbocharge crypto prices. Chuta Chimezie, the Founder and Coordinator of Blockchain Nigeria User Group, 

How will Trump impact crypto market?

A report by Remita says urgent action is needed by Nigerian fintech companies to stay ahead of the rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence. 

Remita: AI adoption critical to Nigeria's fintech growth

Invade Agro Group, with an annual revenue of about $400 million, is expanding into the Rwandan market, targeting agriculture, farming, and food processing niches with a focus on premium exports. 

Invade Agro Group diversifies into Rwandan market

Nigeria plans to lobby the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries for an upward revision of the country’s production quota on the back of projected increased production. 

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