Egypt Launches Its First Neobank to Boost Financial Inclusion

The Central Bank of Egypt has approved Misr Digital Innovation (MDI) to transform into “Onebank,” the country’s first digital-only bank.

Starting in 2026, the bank:
will provide a full range of online banking services exclusively through digital channels and platforms without…

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Uganda’s Museveni Directs Agriculture Ministry to Create Tea Farming Regulations

During a meeting with tea stakeholders in Western Uganda on Tuesday, the Ugandan president emphasized the need to regulate both growers and buyers to ensure quality, citing potential earnings of $392 per month under intensive farming, local media…

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Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Turnover Doubles in First Half of 2025 Compared to Same Period Last Year

The ZSE’s bullish trend continued into July, which saw record trading volumes since the launch of the stock exchange’s electronic platform.

The growth is attributed to a strategy focused on diversification and new listings, according to Justin…

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Burkinabe PM is on Friendly & Working Visit to Mali

At the invitation of his Malian counterpart, Abdoulaye Maïga, Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo arrived in Bamako on Tuesday. Upon landing, he was greeted by Maïga.

According to the office of the Malian prime minister, the agenda of his visit includes:

A meeting with Malian President Colonel Assimi…

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Kenya’s Economy Projected to Grow by 5.6% This Year, Exceeding Last Year’s 4.7% Growth: President

The forecast exceeds the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) May projection of 5.0% growth for Kenya, which the bank attributes to the country’s economic resilience despite persistent global and domestic challenges.

The African Development Bank…

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