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Despite the high levels of female labor force participation in certain parts of the continent, most female employment in Africa is vulnerable employment. 

AU promotes women’s participation in African economies

Africa’s smartphone market remains strong and is poised for a 4 per cent growth in 2024, according to research.

Africa & the global smartphone market

Kenya’s recent membership in the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is poised to unlock significant opportunities, from securing crucial loan packages to bolstering diplomatic influence. 

Assessing Kenya’s membership in the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

Kenyan markets have seen sharp swings, with equity turnover jumping 336.85 per cent to KES719.26 million on September 18th and dropping 86.08 per cent to KES 100.11 million on the 19th. 

Kenyan markets still volatile despite increased securities activity

Uganda's economy is showing resilience amid global uncertainties, driven by strategic investments in oil infrastructure, debt management, and climate adaptation. 

Uganda's economic outlook: Debt, climate resilience & oil prospects

CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa spoke with Haim Israel, Managing Director and Global Strategist at Bank of America for more.

BofA: AI revolution will be bigger than the internet

Discovery CEO, Adrian Gore joins CNBC Africa to breakdown the company’s full-year performance. 

Discovery reports 7% increase in FY HEPS 

Joining CNBC Africa for a focus on Southern Africa’s macro economic and investment picture is Celio Hamide, Head of Sales and Global Markets Mozambique at Standard Bank. 

Mozambique sees easing inflation

CNBC Africa is joined by Charlie Robertson, Head of Macro Strategy, FIM Partners UK Ltd and Sanisha Packirisamy, Economist, Momentum Investments to unpack this further. 

Analysis: SARB delivers first rate cut in 4 years

The Federal Reserve’s decision to slash interest rates by 50 basis points has rattled markets setting off an easing cycle with African sovereigns now eyeing to tap international markets as rates climb down. 

African markets react to latest U.S Fed rate cut

CNBC Africa’s Aby Agina spoke to Esther Ndeti, Investment Principal, Unconventional Capital for more.

UNCAP rolls out €30mn fund to drive early stage SME growth in Africa

The European Union and the Government of Madagascar have signed a letter of intent for a multi-billion-shilling hydro-power project to boost energy supply. 

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