Kenya’s private sector saw a slight contraction in March, attributed to cashflow issues at some businesses.
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Tanzania’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) increased the central bank rate (CBR) from 5.5 per cent to 6 …
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Kenya’s central bank decided to maintain its benchmark lending rate at 13.0 per cent on Wednesday, as …
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Zambia in talks to restructure $3.3b of commercial debt
by Aya Anwarby Aya AnwarZambia is in talks to restructure $3.3 billion of commercial debt, following a recent agreement with overseas …
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Adenia Partners Ltd., a private equity firm, has secured its largest Africa-focused fund, amassing $470 million, with …
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Manufacturing activity in South Africa declined in March, as indicated by the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).
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China holds key to Africa’s green revolution
by Aya El Sayedby Aya El SayedChina, Africa’s main trade partner, has the potential to lead Africa’s energy revolution but must first address …
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S. Africa’s producer price inflation down to 4.5% in Feb
by Aya Anwarby Aya AnwarSouth Africa’s annual producer price inflation for final manufacturing stood at 4.5 per cent in February 2024.
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Uganda to import petroleum products via Kenya’s Mombasa port
by Aya Anwarby Aya AnwarKenya will enable Uganda’s state oil firm to import petroleum products through its Mombasa port, Reuters reported …
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Africa Energy Bank to start operating in ’24
by Aya Anwarby Aya AnwarThe proposed Africa Energy Bank, focusing on oil and gas investments continent-wide, plans to commence operations later …