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When financial access grows faster than knowledge
While Kenya has achieved rapid financial inclusion, rising financial literacy is essential to ensure that citizens manage their new assets effectively.
By Lily Palmer · Aug 26, 2026
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Africa Summit to Boost Global Growth
Discover how Africa Summit boosts global growth with investors and policymakers at the FT Africa Summit event.
By Ruby Stevens · Aug 25, 2026
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BIO invests $5 million in Congolese microfinance SMICO
Microfinance investment in Congo by BIO brings $5 million to SMICO, expanding services for 92,000 underserved small enterprises and boosting financial inclusion
By Ruby Stevens · Aug 9, 2026
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MerQube launches South Africa stock market index
MerQube launches South Africa stock market index for investors seeking balanced exposure to equities listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
By Ruby Stevens · Aug 6, 2026
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Standard Bank advises on Canal+ JSE listing
Standard Bank advises Canal+ on its JSE listing, connecting two continents with a single share pool. Discover how this move improves liquidity and broadens the
By Ruby Stevens · Aug 6, 2026
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NMB Bank Gets 80 Million Dollar Boost
NMB Bank gets $80 million boost from British International Investment and Norfund to expand lending to MSMEs and agricultural businesses in Tanzania, supporting
By Ruby Stevens · Aug 6, 2026
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Impact Fund Denmark expands financing for Somalia SMEs
Impact Fund Denmark commits 40 million to support Somalia SMEs facing climate shocks and conflict, boosting green growth and resilience.
By Lily Palmer · Aug 3, 2026
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Africa Lacks Capital Despite Trillions in Global Funds
Despite global funds of trillions, Africa lacks capital for development. Experts say the problem is not funds but projects. Learn more.
By Ruby Stevens · Jul 28, 2026
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African Water Investment Platform Launches
The African Water Investment Platform (AWIP) targets regulated utilities and infrastructure to generate inflation-tracking cash flows for investors.
By Ruby Stevens · Jul 24, 2026
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Xi urges global AI regulation cooperation
China urges global AI regulation cooperation to prevent dominance by any single nation, fostering shared governance for ethical development.
By Ruby Stevens · Jul 23, 2026