The COVID-19 global pandemic delivered an enormous shock to sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and led to its first recession in 25 years
Finance
Fintechs vs banks: What’s the future?
What impact are fintech platforms having on traditional financial services in Africa? A panel of experts within the industry debates the challenges and opportunities for fintechs and banks alike
Kenyan and Tanzanian trade fares well despite Covid-19 pandemic, says Kleos Advisory
East African trade was already in decline before the Covid-19 pandemic, warned Tedd George, founder and chief narrative officer at Kleos Advisory
4G Capital and Citi Collaborate to strengthen financial inclusion in Kenya

This allows small shop owners to maintain minimum stock levels for continuous operation and increase order sizes, boosting their annual revenue. (Image source: Isaac Turay/Pixabay)
4G Capital Group Limited, Citi, the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and the Ford Foundation have collaborated to expand financial inclusion through the provision of working capital to support the growth of micro-enterprises in Kenya
African Union online portal to boost AfCFTA implementation

The portal will allow users to compare trade opportunities in Africa. (Image source: Hella Nijssen/Pixabay)
An online tool designed to help businessmen and businesswomen in Africa understand how best to trade between African countries came a step closer to becoming fully operational in August 2020 as a demonstration version came onstream