Kenya’s total public debt has climbed to KSh 11.97 trillion as of August 2025, representing 67.4 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This was disclosed in the National …
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Mahama Arrives China for State Visit, to Attend Global Women Leaders’ Meeting
President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana and his wife, First Lady Mrs Lordina Mahama, have arrived in Beijing, China, for a state visit at the invitation of Chinese President Xi …
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How African Entrepreneurs Scale Under Constraints and Why Investors should care?
In African cities from Lagos to Nairobi, the journey of entrepreneurship is defined by grit, resourcefulness and an unrelenting drive to succeed. Unlike their peers in Silicon Valley who debate …
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African Nations Urged to Use Climate Plans as Path to Economic Growth
African governments have been urged to treat their upcoming national climate plans not just as environmental strategies but as opportunities to grow economies, create jobs and improve living standards across …
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5 African Companies Successfully Applying Lean Principles to Drive Growth and Efficiency
Lean principles, once seen as tools only for global corporations in developed markets, are now taking root across Africa. In today’s competitive economy, where businesses grapple with rising costs, tough …
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Kenya to Rely More on Domestic Borrowing as Public Debt Hits KSh 11.8 Trillion
Kenya has announced that it will raise almost two-thirds of its net borrowing for 2025 from the domestic market, as the government seeks to manage its rising debt and reduce …
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The 5 Key Tech Foundations Powering Nigerian’s Critical Infrastructure
The nation’s critical infrastructure, for decades, has been a tale of immense potential weighed down by systemic challenges. From power grids that flicker unpredictably to logistics chains that choke on …
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Why Africa’s Top Tech Startups Focus on Solving Real World Problems
A curious and powerful trend is taking root: Africa’s top tech startups are not chasing the next social media fad or a new gaming platform. Instead, they are laser-focused on …
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TD Africa Secures Global AI and Data Privacy Certifications
TD Africa, one of the biggest technology distributors in Sub-Saharan Africa, has achieved two major international certifications that place the company at the centre of Africa’s push for responsible artificial …
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Egypt’s Prime Minister Heads to Japan for Africa Development Talks at TICAD 9
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has travelled to Japan to take part in the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), a major global forum focused on Africa’s …