Finance

The financial sector serves as the nexus of growth, underpinning advancements across industries through dynamic capital markets, fintech disruptions, and sustainable investment models. Our analysis unpacks the trends and opportunities that define Africa’s financial landscape.

Africa borrowing costs fall but remain above global peers

Wednesday 19th November 2025 by inAfrika Newsroom Africa borrowing costs have eased on international markets this year, yet governments still…

Egypt’s $59bn smart capital tests how inclusive Africa’s new cities can be

Tuesday 18th November 2025 by inAfrika Newsroom Egypt is racing to finish its New Administrative Capital, a planned smart city…

Kigali’s smart traffic plan rewires city streets for low-carbon growth

Tuesday 18th November 2025 by inAfrika Newsroom Kigali is rolling out a $120 million smart traffic and urban mobility plan…

Venture debt overtakes equity in Africa’s startup funding race

Tuesday 18th November 2025 by inAfrika Newsroom Venture debt has overtaken equity as Africa’s main source of startup financing in…

AfDB’s $100m boost for EAAIF targets Africa’s green infrastructure gap

Tuesday 18th November 2025 by inAfrika Newsroom Africa’s main development lender has approved a new $100 million loan to the…

Africa climate finance push intensifies at COP30 as leaders demand fair deal.

Thursday, 13th November 2025. by inAfrika Newsroom Africa climate finance took the spotlight at COP30 in Belem this week, officials…

Instant payments network pilot links Rwanda and Tanzania in EAC digital shift

Thursday 13th November 2025 by inAfrika Newsrooom An instant payments network for East Africa entered a key phase this week…

EU mobilises US$2.3 billion for Lobito transport corridor linking DR Congo, Zambia and Angola

Thursday 13th November 2025 by inAfrika Newsroom The Lobito transport corridor received a US$2.3 billion boost after the European Union…

South Africa inflation target cut to 3% as rand firms and bonds rally

Thursday 13th November 2025 by inAfrika Newsroom South Africa inflation policy shifted on Thursday as authorities lowered the official target…

Axian Wananchi deal closes as Zuku owner changes hands in East Africa broadband shake-up

Friday 7th November 2025 by inAfrika Newsroom Axian Wananchi is now a done deal. Axian Telecom said its fibre subsidiary,…

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