Ramani, a Y Combinator-backed fintech, has partnered with Tanzania Commercial Bank to expand its SMB financing platform. This follows a similar move with Stanbic Bank, as the company looks to increase access to credit across key sectors like FMCG, LPG, and cement. With over $210 million in loans facilitated to date, Ramani is positioning itself as a key player in digitising supply chain financing in Tanzania. CNBC Africa's Tabitha Muthoni was joined by Ramani CEO, Iain Usiri, for more.

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

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Peace and stability are essential foundations for economic growth, investment, and long-term development in Africa. Yet financing peace has traditionally depended on external donors and public institutions—until now. 

Peace and stability are essential foundations for economic growth, investment, and long-term development in Africa. Yet financing peace has traditionally depended on external donors and public institutions—until now. The African Union Peace Fund is gaining fresh momentum, with growing interest and contributions from the continent’s private sector, state-owned enterprises, and multilateral financial institutions. It’s a shift that signals a broader recognition that peace is not just a political issue—but an economic one. Ms Dagmawit Moges Bekele, Director of the African Union Peace Fund joins CNBC Africa to unpack this shift. 

AU Peace Fund sees “unprecedented” momentum in attracting resources

As Q1 2025 comes to a close, Tanzania’s capital markets have seen fluctuations, raising questions about investor confidence. Meanwhile, the launch of the EAE 20 Share Index presents new opportunities for regional integration. 

As Q1 2025 comes to a close, Tanzania’s capital markets have seen fluctuations, raising questions about investor confidence. Meanwhile, the launch of the EAE 20 Share Index presents new opportunities for regional integration. CNBC Africa’s Tabitha Muthoni spoke exclusively to Peter Nalitolela, CEO of the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange, about Tanzania’s market performance and the impact of the new index on the region's economic pulse.

DSE CEO on Q1'25 market performance update & new EAE 20 Share Index

Africa’s next economic frontier will be anchored on technology and good case use of Artificial Intelligence to deepen investments that will accelerate the continent’s economic growth projections from the current 3.2 per cent. 

Africa’s next economic frontier will be anchored on technology and good case use of Artificial Intelligence to deepen investments that will accelerate the continent’s economic growth projections from the current 3.2 per cent. CNBC Africa’s Aby Agina had an exclusive interview with Tony Blair institute Africa MD, Nzioka Waita on their latest study around Africa considering an AI Compact to unlock financing opportunities to bridge the huge infrastructure divide. 

Africa’s uniformity of purpose to tap immense economic power of AI, says TBI Africa MD

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.

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. However, more than 70 per cent of essential health products are still imported, raising key questions around sustainability, supply chain resilience, and economic opportunity. CNBC Africa’s Tabitha Muthoni spoke to Mark Pfister, General Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa at Haleon, for more.

Leveraging local manufacturing for consumer health products in Africa

Banks used to be where the action was in lending. But in recent decades — especially since the financial crisis, more money for loans has come from investment funds instead of banks. 

Banks used to be where the action was in lending. But in recent decades — especially since the financial crisis, more money for loans has come from investment funds instead of banks. Everyone within shouting distance of Wall Street is talking about private credit. To take us through the landscape, CNBC Africa is joined by Dino Zuccollo from Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management. 

Private credit market activity as Trump 2.0 unfolds

At least 600 million households in Africa lack access to electricity or better still connectivity to a national grid. 

At least 600 million households in Africa lack access to electricity or better still connectivity to a national grid. This dire situation is creating a pathway to innovative renewable energy solutions that can step in and address the huge disparity. CNBC Africa is joined by Peter Benhur Nyeko, Co-Founder of Mandulis Energy for more.

How renewable energy is expanding electricity access in Africa

In the aftermath of US President Donald Trump’s April 2 “Liberation Day,” global stocks plunged. Yet just hours after Trump’s newest tariffs took effect, he retreated, choosing to pause them for 90 days.  

In the aftermath of US President Donald Trump’s April 2 “Liberation Day,” global stocks plunged. Yet just hours after Trump’s newest tariffs took effect, he retreated, choosing to pause them for 90 days. Markets soared in response to Trump’s backpedalling. To help us understand what happened, where cracks appeared and whether the Trump put is back? CNBC Africa is joined by Rufaro Mapanda, Head of Equities Trading, ABSA CIB.

Buying the dip: Navigating market volatility

CNBC Africa’s Godfrey Mutizwa is joined by Khudusela Pitje, CEO, New GX Capital for more. 

New GX Capital, RMB Ventures launch R2.4bn Airnergize Fund

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. 

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. Godwin Aigboviose, CEO of EKI Co-Net, joins CNBC Africa’s Tabitha Muthoni for more on where climate tech meets opportunity. 

Africa’s green investment frontier 

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. 

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. The model removes upfront capital barriers and supports healthcare expansion in underserved regions. Joining CNBC Africa is Kanyinsola Oyeyinka, Senior Vice President at EASE.

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