Commercial International Bank (CIB) Kenya is setting its sights on reshaping the country’s banking landscape through a digital-first approach and innovative lending models that focus on small businesses and regional …
SMEs
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BankingDigital EconomyEastern AfricaFinanceSMEsTrade
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AgricultureBusiness GrowthEconomic PolicyEconomyIndustrial DevelopmentManufacturingSMEs
Can Localization Drive Nigeria’s Industrial Resilience?
Across Lagos, Kano, and Port Harcourt, the chatter in factories, workshops, and tech hubs carries a common question—can Nigeria truly rely on local production to withstand global shocks? The past …
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BankingEconomyFinanceGovernanceMonetary PolicySMEs
CPPE Urges CBN to Ease Monetary Policies to Support SMEs
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to adopt a more balanced policy direction that will make credit more affordable …
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Business GrowthBusiness InsightsDigital TransformationMarketsNigeriaSMEsSocial Media
How E-Mail Marketing, Social Media and Branding Can Transform your Business
In today’s fiercely competitive marketplace, a business can no longer succeed by simply having a great product or service. The modern customer is bombarded with information and choices, and to …
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BankingDevelopmentFinanceMALAWIPrivate SectorSMEs
Malawi’s Commercial Banks Urged to Play Bigger Role in Economic Recovery
Malawi’s commercial banks are being called upon to move beyond their traditional role of lending and deposits, and to take a more active position in addressing the country’s economic challenges. …
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Uganda Equity Bank in Fort Portal has renewed its promise to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), describing them as the backbone of Uganda’s economy and a vital driver of …
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Business and EconomyDevelopmentGovernment PolicySMEsTrade
Zimbabwe Plans Major Support for SMEs in 2026
The Government of Zimbabwe has unveiled a new strategy to boost the growth and transformation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in 2026, with clear plans to provide training, …