Invest Africa 2024 Regional Outlook Series – Lusophone Africa

In 2024, Africa grapples with a complex landscape, encompassing supply chain disruptions, geopolitical tensions from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the persistent impact of COVID-19, rising inflation, and conflicts in the Middle East. Amidst these challenges, African nations are urged to leverage industrialisation opportunities, potentially catapulting the continent’s GDP by 20%. Anticipating economic growth, countries like Angola and Mozambique are poised …

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CBN Vs Crypto: The full gist

On today’s podcast, we discuss: The Nigerian government’s relationship with crypto Nigeria’s new Bureau de Change guidelines The hike in Nigeria’s monetary policy rate Attend our webinar on the Employer Handbook: The 5 biggest hiring and employment mistakes that can lead to litigation, penalties, and loss of funds (and how to avoid them)   Register to attend here.    Subscribe …

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What will it take to give loans at scale in Nigeria

On today’s podcast, we have Chijioke Dozie, CEO of Nigerian fintech, Carbon, talk to us about what it would take to give loans at scale in Nigeria.    This is a new format we’re trying. Please let us know what you think via email (podcast@techpoint.africa) or in the Q & A section on Spotify.   Attend our webinar on the …

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The $200B Cargo Diversion and its impact on Africa.

🎙 Over $200B (Sh29.1T) cargo diverted from Red Sea/Suez Canal since attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen since December. 🎙 MTN Group Sees 90% Profit Plunge Due to Nigerian Currency Devaluations since June. 🎙 Kenya and Tanzania are the most affected economies in the East Africa region as vessel movement through the Suez Canal fall, a report indicates, amid …

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The Macroeconomic Performance Outlook for Africa

 🎙 Africa to Maintain Fastest Growth, Exceeding Global Average in 2023: Macroeconomic Outlook Report Forecasts 11 of Top 20 Fastest-Growing Economies in 2024🎙 Bitcoin (BTC) Surges Past $65,000, Nears Record High as Bullish Bets Soar 🎙 The JSE All Share index traded slightly up around 73,260 on Monday, mainly driven by heavyweight resource-linked stocks and industrials. 🎙 Businesses across Africa …

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Uganda and Egypt Financial Pulse: From Central Bank Moves to Market Dynamics

🎙 Uganda’s President President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is calling for increased information sharing  🎙Gold Hits Record-High of $2,146/ounce as Fed Chair Signals Rate Reduction 🎙 EGX 30 Hits Record High at 32,150 After Egypt Central Bank’s Bold Moves. 🎙 Egyptian Pound Nears 50 per USD Mark Amid Fourth Devaluation Since 2022 🎙 Bank of Uganda Raises Benchmark Interest Rate to …

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Africa’s debt burden and optimisation of the natural resources on the continent.

🎙 Why should African governments strengthen governance and institutionalise debt management capacity. 🎙 Bitcoin Surges Nearly 6% to $66K, Targets All-Time High on Strong US Bitcoin ETF Demand. 🎙 OPEC+ Extends Voluntary Production Cuts Through Second Quarter of 2024. 🎙 South African Economy Grows 0.1% in Q4 2023, Below Expected 0.3%. 🎙 S&P Global Egypt PMI Dips to 47.1 in …

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Meet the CEO: Lucy Asiimwe from The Neycha Accelerator & Fund.

🎙 Meet the CEO: Lucy Asiimwe from The Neycha Accelerator & Fund.🎙The JSE All Share index closed nearly unchanged at 73,604 on Thursday, with gains in gold miners balanced by weakness in financials and industrials.🎙 Research body Economist Intelligence Unit projects the global GDP growth at 2.4 per cent this year from last year’s 2.3 per cent. Read More Good …

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Is Binance leaving Nigeria?

On today’s podcast, we discuss: Binance stopping naira deposits and withdrawals Nigeria fining Binance The Brass story MTN Nigeria’s losses in 2023 Attend our webinar on the Employer Handbook: The 5 biggest hiring and employment mistakes that can lead to litigation, penalties, and loss of funds (and how to avoid them)   Register to attend here.   Subscribe to The …

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