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Economy & growth: Africa, Caribbean & diaspora

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  1. Business Daily Africa Regional

    In Kenya’s connected economy, risk doesn’t stop at a firm’s door

    KenyaEconomy & growth

  2. Lusaka Times Regional

    Musokotwane reiterates significance of Lobito Corridor in fostering productivity

    ZambiaTradeEconomy & growth

  3. Business Insider Africa Regional

    Africa’s richest refinery's $1.6 billion IPO opens to Kenyan investors as Dangote expands East Africa push

    KenyaIPO & listingsEnergy & mining

  4. AllAfrica Regional

    Africa: Aliko Dangote Says Industrialisation Key to Creating Jobs for Africa's Youth

    KenyaEconomy & growth

  5. BusinessDay Regional

    Amaanah targets SME funding gap with non-interest asset financing

    Economy & growth

  6. Punch Regional

    Police pension fund weighs Dangote Refinery investment

    NigeriaEnergy & miningEconomy & growth

  7. Nairametrics Regional

    Kenya clears Dangote Refinery GDRs, opening IPO access to local investors

    KenyaIPO & listingsEnergy & mining

  8. BusinessDay SA Regional

    FNB collective home loans top R1bn as Gauteng leads demand

    Economy & growth

  9. Bloomberg Global

    2026 Investor’s Guide to Africa

    Economy & growth

  10. Bloomberg Global

    Africa’s Investment Focus on Minerals & Data Centers

    Energy & miningReal estate & infrastructure

  11. Bloomberg Global

    Uganda Shilling Weakens to Record Low as Dollar Demand Persists

    UgandaCentral banks & FXEconomy & growth

  12. The Star Kenya Regional

    Kenyan business activity rebounds as demand offsets rising costs

    KenyaEconomy & growth

  13. The Star Kenya Regional

    MUGA: The self-sabotaging hypocrisies of international investors

    Economy & growth

  14. B&FT Online Regional

    Telecel concludes SME Month 2026 with Business Runway in Takoradi

    Economy & growth

  15. B&FT Online Regional

    Celebrate the refinery, study the share: Questions every Dangote IPO investor should ask

    IPO & listingsEnergy & mining

  16. BusinessDay SA Regional

    Bosch bullish about growing investment in SA

    Economy & growth

  17. BusinessDay SA Regional

    Structured investment profile substitution and partial redemption notice for flexible investment note - FNIB23

    Economy & growth

  18. TheCable Regional

    Abubakar Dantsoho: NPA removing bottlenecks to boost non-oil exports, FX inflows

    TradeEnergy & mining

  19. Business Daily Africa Regional

    Rising costs choke firms despite growing demand

    Economy & growth

  20. BusinessDay SA Regional

    ECONOMIC WEEK AHEAD | Fuel price decisions expected today

    Economy & growth

  21. Independent Nigeria Regional

    Dangote Student Share Grant Sparks Investment Wave Across Campuses

    Economy & growth

  22. The Nation Regional

    Stakeholders demand simpler AfCFTA rules for small businesses

    TradeEconomy & growth

  23. The Herald Regional

    Zimbabwe should leverage diaspora inflows to unlock productive investment

    ZimbabweEconomy & growth

  24. Capital FM Kenya Regional

    Kenyan investors cleared to buy into Dangote refinery IPO

    KenyaIPO & listingsEnergy & mining+3 more outlets

  25. The New Times Regional

    BPR steps up financing for key sectors as Musanze redevelopment gathers pace

    RwandaBanking & fintechAgriculture

  26. The New Times Regional

    Singapore investors, business leaders explore opportunities in Rwanda

    RwandaEconomy & growth

  27. The New Times Regional

    Rwanda, Kenya eye greater two-way trade, investment

    KenyaRwandaReal estate & infrastructureEconomy & growth

  28. The New Times Regional

    Ecobank donates digital devices to 40 SMEs in partnership with Vanguard Economics

    RwandaEconomy & growth

  29. The New Times Regional

    Why University of Rwanda is planning a five-star hotel in Huye

    RwandaMarketsEconomy & growth

  30. Club of Mozambique Regional

    Tourism agency and Mozambican entrepreneurs advocate for greater domestic leadership in the sector

    MozambiqueEconomy & growth

  31. Club of Mozambique Regional

    Mozambique | Navalha leaps into action with measures to stimulate the economy

    MozambiqueBanking & fintechEconomy & growth

  32. Black Enterprise Diaspora press

    Fearless Fund CEO Arian Simone Launches New Book And Multi-City Tour

    Black AmericaFunding & VCTech & startups

  33. Black Enterprise Diaspora press

    These 2 Black Women Raised $1M Without Venture Capital

    Black AmericaFunding & VCTech & startups

  34. Atlanta Black Star Diaspora press

    ‘Ridiculous’: RFK Jr. Spills on Bizarre Food Demand from Trump’s White House, Then Puts JD Vance on Blast in Front of Everyone

    Black AmericaEconomy & growth

  35. Capital FM Kenya Regional

    Family Bank signs Sh1.3bn AfDB facility to lend to SMEs

    Central banks & FXTrade

  36. New Vision Regional

    Business: EAC SMEs gain digital gateway to 300m regional mar

    Economy & growth

  37. Ahram Online Regional

    Egypt's FRA tightens disclosure rules for gold-linked investment insurance policies - Economy - Business

    EgyptBanking & fintechEnergy & mining

  38. The New Times Regional

    Rwanda, Kenya eye greater two-way trade, investment| The New Times

    KenyaRwandaEconomy & growth

  39. BusinessDay Regional

    How Dangote IPO is building new routes for African investors into Nigeria

    NigeriaIPO & listingsEconomy & growth

  40. The New Times Regional

    Singapore investors, business leaders explore opportunities in Rwanda| The New Times

    RwandaEconomy & growth

  41. The Star Kenya Regional

    Kenya attracts big deals as global investors buy in

    KenyaEconomy & growth

  42. The Star Kenya Regional

    MWENDWA: Why investors are putting their money in Kenya

    KenyaEconomy & growth

  43. Trinidad Guardian Regional

    Regional fund gets US$15M World Bank investment

    DFIs & development financeBanking & fintech

  44. Punch Regional

    Teachers deserve tools, dignity, better working environment – Aiyedatiwa

    Economy & growth

  45. WeeTracker Regional

    Zambian Honey Producer Wuchi Wami Secures Investment From Private Equity Firm

    ZambiaEconomy & growth

  46. MyJoyOnline Regional

    Ghana AI Summit 2027 set for Accra in March

    GhanaMarketsTech & startups

  47. MyJoyOnline Regional

    T-bills auction: Government exceeds target by 30%, but demand to remain relatively soft at next auction

    MarketsEconomy & growth

  48. MyJoyOnline Regional

    Inflation to average 11.3% in 2027 – Fitch Solutions

    Sovereign & debtCentral banks & FX

  49. MyJoyOnline Regional

    Kwabena Boamah appointed Board Chair for Impact Investing Ghana

    GhanaEconomy & growth

  50. MyJoyOnline Regional

    Global fashion coalition launches in the heart of Kantamanto Market

    Real estate & infrastructureEconomy & growth

  51. MyJoyOnline Regional

    VRA warns payment delays, inter-utility debt threaten liquidity despite GH¢8.9bn revenue in 2025

    MarketsSovereign & debt

  52. MyJoyOnline Regional

    BoG Governor, all MPC members voted to keep policy rate at 14%

    Central banks & FXEconomy & growth

  53. MyJoyOnline Regional

    St Augustine’s, Mfantsipim, Prempeh and Corpus Christi battle for 2026 Investment Quiz crown

    Economy & growth

  54. Daily Maverick Regional

    FUEL SHOCK: Why we could not avoid petrol pump prices shooting up above R30 per litre

    Central banks & FXEnergy & mining

  55. Daily Maverick Regional

    CAUGHT OUT: Gayton McKenzie-linked empowerment consortium scores Ticketpro deal ahead of 2027 Cricket World Cup

    South AfricaEconomy & growth

  56. Daily Maverick Regional

    WHERE TO INVEST: Beyond standard property — Emira’s unconventional assets drive strong total returns

    South AfricaEconomy & growth

  57. Daily Maverick Regional

    Every rand has a name — the PIC’s high-stakes mission to protect wealth

    Economy & growth

  58. Daily Maverick Regional

    ANALYSIS: The PIC is doing great if you take CEO Patrick Dlamini at his word

    South AfricaEconomy & growth

  59. Daily Maverick Regional

    How SA business can monetise relationships with BRICS economies

    South AfricaEconomy & growth

  60. African Business Regional

    Africa's Top 100 Banks 2026: the full list and our analysis

    Central banks & FXBanking & fintech