Banking
World’s Best SME Banks 2024—Global Winners
Unlocking the hidden value of their numbers is the next step for SMEs. As the global economy continues to limp...
Author: John Njiraini
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Emerging & Frontier Markets
Kenya: Fueled By Charisma
Vital Statistics Location: East Africa Neighbors: Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia Population (2023): 55.4 million Official languages: Swahili, English...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Tanzania: Winshear Gold
The regime of the late Tanzanian president John Pombe Magufuli was a disaster for foreign investors in the country’s mining...
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Egypt: Staring Out Of The Abyss
Faced with an economy in near-crisis, Egypt looks to bounce back.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
China Delivers Sustainable Development Funding To Hard-Hit Egypt
Egypt is in dire need of financing. Facing high interest rates from western lenders and a standoff with the International...
Banking
Africa: Homegrown Banks Push For Growth
As multinationals exit or downscale, African-based institutions are taking the lead on the continent.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Mastercard Buys Into Africa Payments
MasterCard will be acquiring a minority stake in the fintech unit of African telecom giant MTN.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Six New Members Join BRICS
A big dream for the BRICS bloc is creating a common currency to counter the US dollar.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
World Bank Reacts To Uganda’s New Anti-LGBTQ+ Law
The institution is Uganda’s biggest lender, accounting for roughly 55% of its multilateral external debt stock.
News
Kenya: Economic Turmoil Awaits New Central Bank Governor
The new Central Bank of Kenya governorKamau Thugge brings with him a stellar résumé of previous experience in government and 25 years at the IMF.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Ethiopia: New Bourse Promises To Unlock The Economy
Ethiopiahas embarked on a roadshow to sell shares in the Ethiopia Securities Exchange as part of its attempt tobuild a diversified and vibrant economy.
Banking
World’s Best Banks 2023—Africa
African banks remain resilient and ready to weather any storm that comes their way.