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European countries are steadily advancing in working out economic partnerships in the face of the ongoing trade tariff wars between the United States and China. 

Examining how tariffs impact Africa’s investment relations with the world 

Kenya’s National Treasury in June this year will be tabling the 2025-2026 budget with the country projecting to spend Ksh4.2 trillion. 

Kenya aiming for $865mn World Bank, AfDB loans to bridge budget deficit

Africa’s consumer health market is expanding rapidly, valued at nearly $19 billion and expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7 to 8 per cent through 2028.

Leveraging local manufacturing for consumer health products in Africa

Kenyan tea exporters are turning to the West African market as part of a broader strategy to grow intra-African trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework. 

Post-Sudan ban, Kenyan tea targets West Africa markets

From off-grid energy to smart agriculture, Africa’s local innovators are not just solving climate challenges, they’re creating investable opportunities that are reshaping how capital flows into emerging markets. 

Africa’s green investment frontier 

The global feminine hygiene market is projected to reach billions in value, yet affordability remains a major barrier in regions like Kenya. 

Period poverty or profitable market: The economics of menstrual health in Africa

EASE has secured Stanbic as its first international lender to scale its Equipment-as-a-Service model across Africa, enabling hospitals to access advanced medical equipment like PET-CT scanners and surgical robots on a pay-per-use basis. 

Stanbic backs EASE to roll out pay-per-use medical tech in Africa

Ramani, a Y Combinator-backed fintech, has partnered with Tanzania Commercial Bank to expand its SMB financing platform. 

Ramani crosses $210m in SMB loans with new TCB DEAL, following Stanbic Bank

CNBC Africa caught up with Hamid Sidine, Hospitality Consultant for Onomo Hotels on the 2025 hospitality and tourism outlook, including post-COVID shifts and the growing impact of the African diaspora. 

African diaspora contributes to tourism & hospitality growth

Africa faces a housing deficit of over 52 million units, demanding innovative financing solutions. By leveraging local capital, pension funds, and PPPs, the continent has a real opportunity to drive sustainable urban development from within. 

Unlocking Africa’s housing potential with local capital & PPPs

The Smart Africa Digital Academy is fast becoming a cornerstone in Africa’s digital transformation journey, with Rwanda, Benin, Togo, and Senegal leading as the first regional clusters. 

Unlocking Africa with digital policy capital & private sector drive

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is at the forefront of transforming Africa's infrastructure landscape, bridging the gap between public and private sector resources.

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