South Africa’s mining and infrastructure reforms are drawing growing interest from Indian investors seeking opportunities in the region.| Finance in Africa
Lagos state has announced plans to raise ₦214.8bn ($142.8m) from the capital markets under its one trillion naira debt programme, as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu seeks investors’ commitment.| Finance in Africa
Amarachi is a finance writer with a knack for turning complex economic data into compelling stories. With over half a decade of writing experience—spanning content creation, journalism, and on-the-ground reporting—she found herself in finance by accident but stayed for the thrill of decoding numbers that shape economies. Now, she covers the policies, trends, and market shifts that drive Africa’s financial landscape, making crucial information accessible to readers across the continent. | Finance in Africa
A Kenyan lawmaker, Caroli Omondi, has suggested a new law called the Central Bank of Kenya (Amendment) Bill 2025. This law would make it against the rules for shops and businesses with real locations to refuse cash for payments under $775. If they don’t follow this rule, they could be fined or sued.| Finance in Africa