Kenya joins Global Ranking of leading Avocado Exporters in the World- UN FAO
Kenya has joined the top league of major avocado exporters in the world according to figures from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO). Kenya features in the list of [...]
World Bank Halts Financing To Uganda Over Anti-Homosexuality Law
The World Bank has halted financing to Uganda following passing into law against Homosexuality. The lender said the law contradicts its values. “We believe our vision to eradicate poverty on [...]
Moody’s Comments on Kenya’s Eurobond Buyback Plan ‘Speculative’ APRM
Moody’s Credit Rating Agency comments on Kenya’s planned buyback of its Eurobond debt as a default, has been dismissed as highly premature, speculative and damaging by the African Credit Rating [...]Kenya's Export Earnings From African Market Rise To Sh100.2B
Africa remains Kenya’s major export destination as latest figures from Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) for the January to March period also on the contrary states that Kenya imports [...]Shelter Afrique Urges African Governments to Strengthen National Data Bureaus
Shelter Afrique has told advised African governments to increase funding to their national statistics bureaus to enable them capture crucial data for various sectors, including the housing sector. Shelter Afrique’s [...]Angaza Forum Rwanda: NCBA's Lina Higiro Calls for Diversity and Inclusion in Financial Leadership
The constitution in Rwanda notes that Gender equality between Men and Women must be granted in all their rights. In 2015, Rwanda introduced a legislation that requires all public organizations [...]
Africa Money DeFi Summit West Africa 2023
The Africa Money DeFi Summit West Africa is set to take place live on October 3rd and 4th, 2023, in the vibrant city of Accra, Ghana. After a sold-out [...]Safaricom Shareholders Approve Establishment of Startup Investing Subsidiaries
Safaricom shareholders have approved the creation of two new subsidiaries during the company's 15th Annual General Meeting (AGM). The move is set to invigorate the tech ecosystem by bolstering investments [...]ATIDI Insures EUR 300 Million Loan for Tanzania’s Projects
African Trade and Investment Development Insurance(ATIDI) has insured a EUR300 million loan facility issued by Deutsche Bank AG to the Government of Tanzania.The facility will finance several infrastructure projects included [...]Insights into Identity Verification in Africa's digital economy
In the ever-evolving landscape of Africa's digital economy, identity verification has emerged as a pivotal pillar in driving financial inclusion and secure digital transactions. However, the World Bank estimates that [...]Act On Nature Related Risks Or Face Financial Instability, African Regulators Told
A new report from the collaborative forum of African financial institutions, the African Natural Capital Alliance (ANCA) and management consulting firm Oliver Wyman has underlined the growing importance of African [...]Smile ID Releases H1 2023 Africa KYC Report Highlighting Identity Fraud Trends and Verification Insights
Smile ID (formerly Smile Identity), the leading identity verification and digital Know Your Customer (KYC) provider in Africa, has unveiled its highly anticipated half-year 2023 KYC Report. Drawing on data [...]
