Iran’s Economic Crisis Deepens as Protests Spread Beyond Cities
Iran’s deepening economic crisis, driven by a collapsing currency, soaring inflation and shrinking fiscal space, has triggered protests that have spread from beyond major cities.
As economic grievances increasingly merge with political demands, the unrest highlights mounting pressure on the government’s ability to stabilize the economy and contain widening social discontent.
Mi Vida's Residential Projects Earn IFC EDGE Certification
Mi Vida Homes' residential projects have secured the EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) Preliminary Certification by the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Zambia Eyes New IMF Program After Current Deal Expires
Zambia plans to negotiate a new financing programme with the International Monetary Fund after its current IMF arrangement expires this month, opting not to extend the existing deal.
The move comes as the country prepares for elections later this year, with the timing and scope of a successor programme expected to reflect both ongoing reform commitments and rising political pressures.
Digital Credit is Anchoring Kenya's Small Businesses as Jobs Dry Up
Small businesses, supported by widening access to credit, are emerging as critical pillars of economic resilience across Kenya’s counties, cushioning households against unemployment
Health Insurance Uptake Remains Uneven as Kenya Shifts to SHA
Health insurance coverage is still uneven across Kenya’s counties, reflecting persistent income disparities, informality in employment and gaps in awareness,
NEMA Probes Planned Large-Scale Fertilizer Project in Olkaria
Kenya’s environmental regulator has invited public comments on a proposed large-scale green fertilizer and geothermal power project planned for Olkaria
Kenya Raises KSh 60.6Bn in First Bond Sale of 2026
Kenya opened 2026 with a fully subscribed bond auction, raising KSh 60.6Bn after attracting KSh 71.5Bn in bids for the 20- and 25-year FXDs.
Kenya Grows Internet Access But Regional Inequality Persists
Kenya’s expansion of internet access over the past decade has been rapid and broad-based, but new data show it has also entrenched a digital divide
Climate Activists Take Aim at TotalEnergies' Role In AFCON
As African countries tackle it out in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) held in Morocco, environmental activists are heightening their vitriol against TotalEnergies’,
US Pulls Plug on Global Mining Forum Days After Migori Training
The United States has withdrawn its support for the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF)
Kenya's Current Account Deficit Crossed 3.17% of GDP in Q3 2025
Kisumu Is Approaching Its Ceiling as a Tourism Destination
Kisumu’s ambition to position itself as western Kenya’s conference and business tourism hub is increasingly colliding with a structural gap