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By Allan Juma, Lead Cyber Security Engineer at ESET Kenya’s financial sector operates in one of the most dynamic digital economies in Africa. This economy, according to GSMA, will contribute KSh 662 billion to the gross domestic product by 2028, with growth driven by digitalisation in agriculture, manufacturing, transport and trade. Mobile money platforms, digital […]
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo stands today at the epicenter of the global transition to electrification, digital/AI infrastructure, and renewable energy. Its copper resources are vast, high-grade and strategically positioned; presenting a once-in-a- generation opportunity to shape the future of global supply chains while delivering meaningful local and international value. Recognizing both the promise […]
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The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) together with the Presidency of South Africa’s Presidential Youth Employment Intervention will host the Outcome Finance Alliance (OFA) summit from 25–27 March, bringing together global and local partners to advance the use of Outcomes-Based Financing (OBF) in addressing South Africa’s most pressing health and development challenges. The OFA […]
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By Harry Scherzer, CEO of Future Forex In January, South Africa hosted joint naval exercises off Cape Town with key BRICS Plus members China, Russia and Iran, startling investors. Five weeks later, the Middle East conflict triggered a massive sell-off of the rand, as investors fled the currency, wary of South Africa’s diplomatic and military […]
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Contributed by Global South World More than half of Zimbabwean companies say they are facing supply chain disruptions, with delays in the delivery of raw materials emerging as a major problem as the US–Israel conflict with Iran continues to shake global shipping and energy markets. The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) said 56.1% of local firms […]
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By Raadhika Sihin, Head of Public Policy, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) In March 2026, the global conversation on inclusive finance will be happening in Kigali, Rwanda, at the Inclusive FinTech Forum (IFF 2026), where Africa’s policy priorities, innovation realities, and cross-border ambitions take centre stage. Africa is not “catching up.” Africa is building, […]
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Author Sokhu Sibiya Africa’s payments landscape is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation — and global brands are starting to take notice. Uber’s decision to drop card giant Visa in Kenya is more than a tactical shift; it reflects a deeper realignment toward mobile-first, locally rooted financial ecosystems. In this Q&A, Clarice Leaman, Alternative Payment […]
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By Ademola Ajagbe and Eddy Njoroge Nairobi is approaching the limits of its water supply. As the city expands, demand continues to rise while the capital remains heavily dependent on rivers originating in surrounding counties. Groundwater has increasingly been used to bridge the shortfall, but boreholes are not a long-term solution. If Nairobi’s water future […]
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