Zanzibar is set to host the East and Central Africa Institutional Investors Forum 2023 in February. Under the theme “Rethinking Investment Returns in the New Normal, Investing for Impact”, the forum scheduled for February 22 and [c]
By Thabiso Foto Startups have become vital engines of change that can have an outsized impact on an economy. They are crucial in fueling innovation and enhancing economic and digital competitiveness. They improve access to [c]
Sammy Ndolo, the CDH Kenya Partner in the Corporate & Commercial practice, provides guidance on how the upcoming privatisation laws are to have a both favourable and unfavourable effect on the Kenyan economy. For decades, [c]
By Ivan Kanyali In 2021, remittance inflows to Kenya reached an all-time record of $3.71 billion, an increase of more than ten times since 2005. Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) data further shows that in [c]
Africa is an interesting continent and one that has shown that it can be extremely diverse. Of course, many may immediately associate the region with poverty and corruption, however there are some that may not [c]
By Karmany Reddy The past few years have sparked significant change in society and the global (and local) economy. Most businesses, where possible, transitioned to working remotely and quickly became the new norm for businesses [c]
By Joshua Oigara The COVID-19 pandemic has largely been framed as a public health crisis, over one and a half years since it hit Kenya. However, its economic impact has been severe and widespread. The [c]
CEOs continued to face pressure generated by the ongoing COVID pandemic and market conditions such as rising inflation, supply chain disruptions and the ‘Great Resignation’ in parts of the world including Africa. Despite the array [c]
As Africa’s economy recovers from the impact of the pandemic, how are ports keeping up? Not quickly enough — according to The Star’s (Kenyan Newspaper) report “Africa’s Ports: Rapid Transformation“. The report points to the [c]
By Francis Wainaina Globally, the manufacturing sector plays a significant role in driving c and lifting people out of poverty. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, however, global manufacturing output has been in decline [c]
The tech scene in Kenya is going from strength to unprecedented strength. The Harvard Business Review is the latest in a line of analysts to note the incredible growth of the tech industry, with the impact [c]
Are you looking to begin trading currencies? It is one of the most lucrative ventures you can try. You might want to buy Iraqi dinar. However, you need to take your time and get enough [c]
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has increased the awareness of the importance of digital technologies, and many Sub-Saharan African countries are seizing the opportunity to create conditions for new, better and inclusive jobs. The latest Africa’s [c]
In recent years, the cannabis industry has seen significant success. It has put them in the commercial market and has also seen advancements in the field of studies. With the arrival of COVID-19, the global [c]
The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) will host its 52nd Plenary Session on “Business Environment, Competitiveness and Economic Growth in Africa” on the June 29, 2020. The sessions will be held virtually where researchers, academics, policy-makers, non-state actors [c]
By Cathy Smith It is becoming clear that most – if not all – our major social, economic and political decisions over the next few years will be made through the prism of the coronavirus [c]
While about 18 million Ugandans are now able to access services via the internet, only a fraction of the 18 million are able to bank, pay school fees or utility bills, order transport, search for [c]
Most African countries have a positive economic outlook, largely due to the positive performance of traditional sectors, according to the Institute of Chartered in England and Wales (ICAEW) latest report, Economic Insight: Africa Q1 2019. [c]
Many African countries have made significant progress towards creating an internet sector, with broad reforms that focus on increasing broadband availability. There have been further successes within countries in developing online platforms, fostering growth of [c]
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