RESETTING THE NARRATIVE: ADVANCING AFRICA’S ECONOMIC SOVEREIGNTY & UNLOCKING SME GROWTH
RESETTING THE NARRATIVE: ADVANCING AFRICA’S ECONOMIC SOVEREIGNTY & UNLOCKING SME GROWTH Africa stands at the threshold of a transformational decade, one that will define its role in the global economy and establish it as a powerhouse of innovation, trade, and sustainable growth. Africa Unlocked 2025 convened the continent’s most influential business leaders, investors, and policymakers. […]
GLOBAL NET ZERO EMISSIONS GOAL WOULD REQUIRE $1-2 TRILLION A YEAR INVESTMENT – STUDY
GLOBAL NET ZERO EMISSIONS GOAL WOULD REQUIRE $1-2 TRILLION A YEAR INVESTMENT – STUDY Achieving net zero emissions by mid-century would cost an estimated $1 trillion-$2 trillion a year of additional investments, or 1-1.5% of global gross domestic product, a report by the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) said on Wednesday. To limit global warming to […]
THE INVESTMENT CASE FOR AFRICA’S DISPLACED WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
THE INVESTMENT CASE FOR AFRICA’S DISPLACED WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS There are 44 million forcibly displaced individuals across Africa – a powerful workforce, consumer base, and pool of entrepreneurial talent. Their combined spending power is estimated at US$82 billion – more than Ghana’s entire annual GDP (approximately US$ 76 billion in 2023). Displaced women entrepreneurs embody resilience […]
ANGLO AMERICAN’S COPPER, DIAMOND PRODUCTION FALLS IN FIRST HALF
ANGLO AMERICAN’S COPPER, DIAMOND PRODUCTION FALLS IN FIRST HALF Global miner Anglo American on Thursday reported a 13% fall in copper production in the first half of the year to 342,200 metric tons, and a 26% fall in rough diamonds, as demand remains sluggish. The London-listed miner still expects to mine 690,000-750,000 tons of copper […]
BOTSWANA PLANS TO DEVALUE CURRENCY AGAIN TO STIMULATE EXPORTS
BOTSWANA PLANS TO DEVALUE CURRENCY AGAIN TO STIMULATE EXPORTS Recently, the Bank of Botswana announced it will allow the pula to weaken as much as 2.76 per cent against a basket of other currencies this year, more than the initial target of 1.51 per cent in order to boost exports. The pula has already weakened […]
RWANDA STOCK EXCHANGE LAUNCHES AUTOMATED TRADING PLATFORM
RWANDA STOCK EXCHANGE LAUNCHES AUTOMATED TRADING PLATFORM The Rwanda Stock Exchange has reached a significant milestone with the launch of its capital market infrastructure trading platform, marking a new era for the exchange. In a recent interview with CNBC Africa, CEO Celestin Rwabukumba shared insight into the impact of this initiative on investors and brokers […]
AI IS DRAWING INVESTORS’ ATTENTION AWAY FROM FRESH TARIFFS
AI IS DRAWING INVESTORS’ ATTENTION AWAY FROM FRESH TARIFFS Just this morning Singapore time, U.S. President Donald Trump said that the 50% tariff on copper imports, which he announced earlier on Tuesday, will begin on Aug. 1. On Wednesday, Trump posted a fresh slate of tariff letters on goods from at least seven more countries, […]
TRANSFORMING AFRICA: MULTI-SECTOR STRATEGIES FOR ECONOMIC AND ENERGY EXCELLENCE
TRANSFORMING AFRICA: MULTI-SECTOR STRATEGIES FOR ECONOMIC AND ENERGY EXCELLENCE A panel of industry experts will explore Africa’s evolving economic and energy landscape, highlighting opportunities and challenges in automotive manufacturing, energy diversification, and agricultural innovation. The panelists will share insights on leveraging trade dynamics, technology, and sustainability to achieve economic growth and environmental resilience.
SCALING DIGITAL CREDIT THROUGH SMARTPHONES AND MOBILITY IN AFRICA
SCALING DIGITAL CREDIT THROUGH SMARTPHONES AND MOBILITY IN AFRICA Smartphones are fast becoming tools of trade across Africa—but for many, access is still out of reach. Flexible financing models are closing that gap, turning digital access into a scalable business. CNBC Africa spoke to Watu’s Country Manager Erick Massawe, on how smartphone credit is unlocking […]
AI TECHNOLOGY USES SOUND TO COUNT BABY OWLS
AI TECHNOLOGY USES SOUND TO COUNT BABY OWLS Researchers are developing a way of counting baby barn owls through sound without disturbing their nests. Bournemouth University PhD student Kavisha Jayathunge said he had successfully tested artificial intelligence (AI) to identify the voiceprints of individual birds. He said the technique avoided disturbance by nest cameras and […]