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Suluhu Hassan, Kagame expand Tanzania-Rwanda ties on trade, energy

East Africa gains as Tanzania, Rwanda deepen economic ties

Trade links between Tanzania and Rwanda are entering a new phase as both countries move to strengthen cooperation in commerce, infrastructure and energy, underscoring a wider push for economic integration across East Africa. The renewed partnership follows talks in Dar es Salaam between Samia Suluhu Hassan and Paul Kagame, where both leaders agreed to broaden cooperation in trade, investment, transport,…

Oluwatosin Alao May 4, 2026

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Mauritius’ Zafiri fund targets $1 billion valuation with IFC’s $120 million off-grid push in Africa

Zafiri targets $1 billion valuation as IFC commits $120 million to expand off-grid energy and clean cooking access across Africa.

Feyisayo Ajayi May 4, 2026

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Standard Chartered to sell East Africa HQ as it scales back presence

Standard Chartered sells its Nairobi headquarters as part of an Africa and Middle East restructuring focused on efficiency and wealth banking.

Timilehin Adejumobi May 4, 2026

Cloud9 buys M-Tickets as East Africa’s fintech entertainment market grows

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Cloud9 acquires M-Tickets, targeting Africa’s fast-growing events economy

Cloud9, a fintech startup aimed at providing digital banking, payments and savings for young Africans, has acquired digital ticketing platform M-Tickets. The move signals a further consolidation in a sector that has expanded quickly as Kenya’s growing middle class looks for easier ways to access live entertainment. In cities such as Nairobi, more consumers now buy tickets on mobile phones,…

Oluwatosin Alao May 4, 2026

Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris, one of Africa's richest individuals.

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Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris’ net worth hits $11.3 billion as $400 million flows into gold

Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris boosts wealth to $11.3 billion as $400 million flows into gold, strengthening his mining portfolio.

Omokolade Ajayi May 4, 2026

Tag: Zafiri IFC off-grid Africa

Mauritius’ Zafiri fund targets $1 billion valuation with IFC’s $120 million off-grid push in Africa

East Africa gains as Tanzania, Rwanda deepen economic ties

Mauritius’ Zafiri fund targets $1 billion valuation with IFC’s $120 million off-grid push in Africa

Standard Chartered to sell East Africa HQ as it scales back presence

Cloud9 acquires M-Tickets, targeting Africa’s fast-growing events economy

Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris’ net worth hits $11.3 billion as $400 million flows into gold

East Africa gains as Tanzania, Rwanda deepen economic ties

Mauritius’ Zafiri fund targets $1 billion valuation with IFC’s $120 million off-grid push in Africa

Standard Chartered to sell East Africa HQ as it scales back presence

East Africa gains as Tanzania, Rwanda deepen economic ties

Mauritius’ Zafiri fund targets $1 billion valuation with IFC’s $120 million off-grid push in Africa

Standard Chartered to sell East Africa HQ as it scales back presence

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