Good Morning Africa
Good Morning Africa is your daily source of Economy and Business news from the continent. It is a product of @TheKFinancial, hosted by Ruth Adong.
Episodes
621 episodes since 2021
Rwanda's Economy Grows 9.8% in Q2 2024.
🎙️ Rwanda's Economy Grows 9.8% in Q2 2024.🎙️Affordable Housing Challenges in Africa (Gerald Kasaato Discusses).🎙️Nigeria Leads in CBDC Adoption (44 Countries in Pilot Phase).🎙️PwC Fined and Suspended in China for Evergrand...
September 17, 2024
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10:43
Financial Inclusion: Mobile Loans and Innovation for the Unbanked.
🎙️Financial Inclusion: Mobile Loans and Innovation for the Unbanked.🎙️Gold Price Hits New Record High at $2,590.🎙️M-Kopa Ordered to Pay KSh 885.87 Million in Taxes.🎙️Nigeria's Foreign Exchange Reserves Increase by $621.2 M...
September 17, 2024
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10:13
Nigeria's Manufacturing Sector Sees Surge in Tax Contributions.
🎙️Blockchain and GDPR Compliance: Insights from International Association of Privacy Professionals.🎙️NSE Companies Required to Submit Forward-Looking Calendar.🎙️Cocoa Futures Surge 37% in September.🎙️Egypt's Urban Infla...
September 16, 2024
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9:14
AI and Privacy: Balancing Innovation and Data Protection.
🎙️ AI and Privacy: Balancing Innovation and Data Protection.🎙️Elon Musk's Starlink Launches in Zimbabwe.🎙️Thepeer Returns $357,960 to Investors After Shutdown.🎙️Diageo Partners with Three African Startups for Sustainable So...
September 10, 2024
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11:51
Global Warming Costs African Nations Up to 5% of Economic Output.
🎙️ Can Africa Absorb $50 Billion in Chinese Debt? (Churchill Oguttu Discusses).🎙️ FAO Food Price Index Declines in August.🎙️ Ghana Initiates Eurobond Debt Restructuring.🎙️ Global Warming Costs African Nations Up to 5% of Ec...
September 08, 2024
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9:43
China Pledges $50B to Africa: Investment or Politics?
🎙️China Pledges $50B to Africa: Investment or Politics? 🎙️Airtel Nigeria Secures Three New Telecom Licenses.🎙️Ghana’s Fido Raises $30M for Africa Expansion.🎙️South Africa’s Current Account Deficit Shrinks to ZAR 64.6B ...
September 06, 2024
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10:26
Ethiopian Airlines Suspends Flights to Eritrea.
🎙️Data Protection and Emerging Technologies in Africa :Zahir Sheikh Discusses.🎙️Bitcoin Falls Below $56,500.🎙️Ghana's Private Sector Expands in August (S&P Global PMI).🎙️Nigeria's Non-Oil Exports Reach $2.7 Billion in H...
September 04, 2024
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9:28
MSMEs Drive Africa's Agrifood Transformation :Dr. Agnes Kalibata Discusses.
🎙️MSMEs Drive Africa's Agrifood Transformation :Dr. Agnes Kalibata Discusses.🎙️JSE Dips 1.6% on US Economic Concerns.🎙️Nigerian Fintech Waza Raises 14% of Total African Startup Funding in August.🎙️World Bank Appoints Qimiao...
September 03, 2024
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8:47
South Africa’s Digital Lag: $5 Billion Potential Awaits.
🎙️Value Addition in Minerals: Challenges and Policy Alignment (Nabil Alam Discusses).🎙️AWS Investing $1.7 Billion in Africa by 2029.🎙️South Africa’s Digital Lag: $5 Billion Potential Awaits.🎙️Crypto Scams Cost $313 Million ...
September 03, 2024
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10:37
Ampersand Raises $21.5 Million in Series A Funding.
🎙️ Bancassurance: Innovation is Key :David F K Mpanga Discusses.🎙️ Apple to Increase In-App Purchase Prices.🎙️ Ampersand Raises $21.5 Million in Series A Funding.🎙️ Nigerians Paid N1.048 Billion in Kidnap Ransom.🎙️ G...
September 01, 2024
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10:14
Chinese Lenders Increase Loans to Africa.
🎙️Bancassurance: Innovation is Key (David F K Mpanga Discusses).🎙️Global Airline Industry Continues Post-COVID Recovery.🎙️Chinese Lenders Increase Loans to Africa.🎙️African Entrepreneurs Turn to Debt for Funding.http://www.b...
August 29, 2024
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10:10
Banking on Insurance: A Growing Trend
🎙️ Banking on Insurance: A Growing Trend in Financial Services.🎙️Apple Cuts Jobs in Services Division.🎙️Starlink Now Available in Botswana.🎙️Flutterwave Receives PSO License from Bank of Uganda.🎙️Savannah Clink...
August 29, 2024
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11:06
JSE Hits New Record High Amid US Rate Cut Expectations.
🎙️Dr. Julia Oyet on Managing Financial Crises in Africa.🎙️JSE Hits New Record High Amid US Rate Cut Expectations.🎙️CA Supports Safaricom's Concerns Over Satellite Licensing.🎙️AFC Arranging Project Development Facility for N...
August 28, 2024
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11:20
The impact of Innovation on Africa’s Economic Growth.
🎙️The impact of Innovation on Africa’s Economic Growth.🎙️S&P Global Lowers Kenya's Credit Rating (Finance Bill Withdrawal).🎙️Nigerian Startup Seeks to Revolutionize Food Delivery.🎙️Ghana Breaks Ground on First Int...
August 26, 2024
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9:26
American Express Expands in Africa Through Partnerships.
🎙️Tanzania's Onesmo Paul Olengurumwa Questions FAFT Recommendations.🎙️JSE Hits Fresh Record High.🎙️American Express Expands in Africa Through Partnerships.🎙️Bolt Blocks Accounts for Fake Ride Requests.🎙️Kenya Chooses...
August 25, 2024
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11:27
Ethiopia Bans Petrol/Diesel Car Imports for Diplomatic Missions.
🎙️Ethiopia Bans Petrol/Diesel Car Imports for Diplomatic Missions.🎙️Market Information and Funding Crucial for SMEs' Impact (Ms. Mumbi Maina Discusses).🎙️Bank of Botswana Cuts Interest Rates 25 Basis Points.🎙️TikTok Appoint...
August 23, 2024
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9:20
The Business Case for E-Mobility Production in Africa
🎙️E-Mobility in Sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges and Opportunities :Allan Muumuza Discusses.🎙️OpenAI Offers GPT-4o Customization for Corporate Customers.🎙️Ethiopia Working on Restructuring $1 Billion International Bond.🎙️Qatar Airways...
August 22, 2024
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11:38
Kenya airways announces a profit for the first time in a decade.
🎙️Kenya airways announces a profit for the first time in a decade. 🎙️Digital Skills Crucial for Africa's Continental Free Trade with Sofian Dahmani.🎙️Nigeria Issues $500 Million Domestic Dollar Bond.🎙️ Global Gaming Giants set sight...
August 20, 2024
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10:20
The Commercial Trends Defining the Alcohol-Beverage Industry in 2024
🎙️Kenya Plans to Reintroduce Controversial Tax Measures.🎙️Global Beverage Alcohol Market Trends (Emmy Hashakimana Discusses).🎙️Airtel Africa Announces Second Tranche of Share Buyback.🎙️MTN Group Posts Half-Year Loss.🎙️Remittance...
August 19, 2024
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10:48
Africa Richest Man's Refinery Faces Supply Issues.
🎙️African Airlines See Second Year of Profit (IATA).🎙️Nigerian Stock Market Declines (1.51%).🎙️Africa's Richest Man's Refinery Faces Supply Issues.🎙️South Africa's Unemployment Rate Rises to 33.5%.🎙️Safaricom Ethiopia Gains 250,...
August 18, 2024
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8:32
Exposing the Dark Side of Chinese Loan Apps with Egesa Ronald.
🎙️Exposing the Dark Side of Chinese Loan Apps with Egesa Ronald. 🎙️Nigeria’s $500M Dollar Bond: What It Means for Local and Foreign Investors.🎙️Abuja and Lagos: The Most Affordable Cities for Expats Amid Currency Depreciatio...
August 15, 2024
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32:42
Ethiopia’s Bold Move: Building Africa’s Largest Airport and Ethiopian Airlines’ $7B Success.
🎙️Ethiopia’s Bold Move: Building Africa’s Largest Airport and Ethiopian Airlines’ $7B Success.🎙️Kenya vs. Tanzania: The High Stakes of Transit Fees and Regional Competition.🎙️Namibia Cuts Interest Rates: What Slowing Inflation Mea...
August 14, 2024
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10:07
CBK & Bank of Uganda Cut Rates: Insights with Alex Kakande.
🎙️CBK & Bank of Uganda Cut Rates: Insights with Alex Kakande.🎙️Pernod Ricard Buys Shares in Jumia’s Secondary Sale.🎙️TikTok Africa Layoffs: The June 2024 Impact.🎙️Bank of Tanzania Eases Regulations for Fintech Startups....
August 13, 2024
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12:27
De-risking, Financial Inclusion, and Legal Insights with Haider Dingomar.
🎙️ De-risking, Financial Inclusion, and Legal Insights with Haider Dingomar.🎙️Fitch Ratings affirms Mozambique's Long-Term Foreign-Currency IDR at 'CCC+.🎙️AU Executive Council approves “Continental AI Strategy” for public and p...
August 12, 2024
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10:25