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Ethiopia’s largest telecommunications company Ethio-Telecom will become the first company to list on the country’s bourse after it floated to sell a 10 per cent stake in the company. 

Ethio-Telecom floats 10% of shares to public as firm readies to list

The launch of the African Chapter of 50/50 Women on Boards (WOB) in Nairobi represents a pivotal step in advancing gender equality in corporate governance across the continent. 

Advancing gender diversity on corporate boards in Africa

As fuel costs rise, Tanzania is leading East Africa's shift to compressed natural gas, a cleaner and more affordable alternative for transportation. 

Dar es Salaam goes green with compressed natural gas

The Kenyan Senate has in history impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, prompting questions about what next for him and the implications for the country's political landscape. 

Kenya's deputy president impeached

As the African fintech industry continues to grow majorly fueled by high ICT adoption, the payments eco-system is emerging as a key focal point. 

Yellow Card closes $33mn Series 3 funding in global expansion drive

Africa's energy landscape is accelerating towards a greener future, driven by innovation and sustainability. Electric mobility is taking the driver's seat, transforming the continent's transportation sector and reshaping economic prospects. 

Powering Africa's green growth

CNBC Africa’s Aby Agina spoke to Stella Wambugu, Investments Lead, Capital A Investment Bank for more. 

Deepening Kenya’s capital markets

M-KOPA, an innovative fintech platform, has achieved a remarkable milestone by reaching five million customers and distributing over $1.5 billion in credit across key African markets, including Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa. 

Fintech platform M-KOPA hits 5mn customers, $1.5bn in credit distributed

Rwanda is championing a green agenda as the country aims to cut down on carbon emissions to tackle the rising threat of climate change. 

Rwanda focuses on green buildings to enhance sustainability efforts

The infrastructure sector is booming in Africa however it faces massive barriers. 

IFC impact on sustainable infrastructure in Africa 

Rwanda is set to benefit from a multi-billion-shilling drone factory to be set up by American firm Dronlytics before end year. 

American drone technology company to set up factory in Rwanda

Uganda's economy is expected to contract after the Government announced budget cuts that could see domestic spending trimmed as borrowing soars to 1.09 billion to plug the budget deficit for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. 

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