The Central Bank of Kenya benchmark rate has gone up to 12.5 per cent from 10.5 per cent. Developing economies including Kenya are paying dearly for geopolitical tensions. The current US policy rate at 5.25 per cent -5.5 per cent is the highest in 22…
Reduced commodity prices will hamper Zimbabwe’s economic growth aspirations in 2024. Commodities produced by Zimbabwe include platinum, gold, and diamonds.…
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The Central Bank of Kenya benchmark rate has gone up to 12.5…
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Reduced commodity prices will hamper Zimbabwe’s economic growth aspirations in 2024. Commodities produced by Zimbabwe include platinum, gold, and diamonds. Over the last two…
They will also receive comprehensive mentorship and coaching as part of a…
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As COP28 unfolds with its myriad discussions and commitments, a less visible but equally critical issue looms on another continent – the pervasive problem of greenwashing in Africa. From the corridors of corporate power to the burgeoning startup ecosystem, greenwashing emerges as a misleading marketing tactic and a significant barrier to genuine environmental and social progress in Africa.
In Africa’s corporate sector, greenwashing has become a strategic tool used by both corporations and governments to cover up environmentally detrimental practices. This issue is acutely critical in a continent where environmental conservation is not just a matter of policy but survival.
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AFDB has revised its short to medium-term macroeconomic forecast for Africa, for 2023 and 2024 downwards to 3.4% and 3.8%,…
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Kenya’s online retailer, Sky.Garden has relaunched operations following a $1.6 million buyout by Lipa Later Group. This move has propelled Sky.Garden will revamp its platform, aiming…
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has committed an additional $938 million to Kenya as part of a strategy to stabilise the country’s economy.
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