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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.
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An important signal may be emerging for African debt markets — and it’s coming from Kenya. Nairobi has secured a debt re-profiling agreement with China, extending repayment on a 3.5 billion dollar loan by 15 years and shifting the denomination from US dollars to the Chinese renminbi. For a continent where China remains the single largest bilateral creditor, this move could set a template. Jibran Qureishi is the Head of Africa Regions Economic Research sheds light on this development.&nb...
WE return with another conversation on AI in higher learning institutions. The Panel explore the theme to be shaped or to shape, the disruption of AI in higher education. We carry soem of the excerpts from the wISE 12
Juliet Oshagbemi, Chief People and Culture Officer (Africa) at Zipline, walk you through the future of Human Capital Strategy. With over 20 years of experience in human capital strategy and organizational development, Juliet has successfully built and scaled people systems in complex, fast‑paced environments. In this session, she will cover: • Managing teams across different generations • The role of AI in the workplace • Human resources in the creative economy • And much more…
we take a closer look at the workplace divide across generations. Millennials, Gen Z, and boomers all see work differently — and that’s reshaping how teams function. We host Juliet Oshagbemi Chief People and Culture Officer (Africa) at Zipline who talks about managing intergenerational teams . She also talks about job security and why it isn’t about tenure anymore. It’s about the value you bring. That’s the shift redefining the future of work…
Experts urge African universities to adopt AI strategically, focusing on value, cost, training, and strong policies to build trust and ensure sustainable integration in higher education.
African aviation is shaped by geography — from Southern Africa’s efficiency to East Africa’s structural challenges and West Africa’s untapped demand. The future depends on reliability, partnerships, and stronger aviation ecosystems.
Africa’s aviation story right now? Two sides of the same coin. Demand is soaring. A continent of over 1.4 billion people, fast-growing cities, and limited transport alternatives means air travel isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity. African airlines face some of the highest operating costs in the world, fragmented airspace, strict visa regimes, and limited connectivity. Yet change is in the air. African passengers are more informed, more demanding, and less loyal to national carriers — pus...
Across the continent, startups are developing intelligent tools, talent is growing, and innovation is accelerating. But funding gaps, weak infrastructure, and limited policy support still hold many founders back. Right now, most investors are focused on fintech and logistics — not artificial intelligence. And many governments still see AI as a future issue, not an economic priority. Yet globally, we’ve seen how fast things can change. When OpenAI accelerated AI adoption, investment and policy...
Africa’s competitiveness in 2026 hinges on making the AfCFTA real for small and mid‑sized businesses, not just the big corporates. That means cutting red tape, simplifying compliance, and reducing trade friction so entrepreneurs can spend less time navigating bureaucracy and more time scaling across borders. Minister Ahmed Shide Mohamed from Ethiopia ,Angela Oduor Lungati from Kenya and Minister , Yusuf Maitama Tuggar from Nigeria discuss the risks if we overload AfCFTA with agendas it ...
The African Trade Report 2025 shows that social enterprises are a core part of Africa’s economy. Across the continent, there are over 2.18 million social enterprises creating tens of millions of jobs and contributing up to 3% of Africa’s GDP. What stands out is who is driving this growth. Nearly half of these enterprises are led by women, and a third by young people. These leaders are not just building businesses, they are creating jobs for women and youth in their communities. The report als...
In this episode of "Meet the CEO," we welcome Amadou Daffe, CEO and Co-Founder of Gebeya. Get ready for an engaging discussion that explores the impact of AI on the African continent. Amadou doesn't shy away from conversations about policy and regulation—Is now the right time to start mapping those out? We also delve into talent retention and what support for African startups should look like.
Ethiopia’s message is clear: Africa’s youth jobs crisis is not about lack of labor or ambition — it’s about the high cost of doing business. Unreliable energy, logistics bottlenecks, and expensive production prevent firms from expanding and hiring at scale. Minister of Finance in Ethiopia Ahmed Shide says Jobs are already coming from three areas: agri-food value chains, light manufacturing and industrial parks, and fast-growing urban services.
Uganda’s digital finance space is shifting fast — from closed systems to open banking. Banks, fintechs, and mobile money operators are realizing they can’t thrive alone, as the national switch and mobile money tax debates reshape how Ugandans move money.
As artificial intelligence reshapes the global economy, Africa faces a defining moment. The continent is producing world-class tech talent — but without fast-growing local AI companies, that talent will continue to be absorbed elsewhere, driving a new era of brain drain. This conversation is not just about innovation, but about infrastructure: building companies, creating career pathways, and ensuring AI education shifts from memorization to practical skills in robotics, agents, and real-worl...
Africa’s banking sector is also seeing increased mergers and acquisitions, as institutions strategically position themselves to capture growth in high-potential regional markets. These moves reflect a broader shift toward stronger, more competitive financial ecosystems across the continent. This episode with Anthony Kirui is the Head of Global Markets at Absa Bank, explores mergers and Acquisitions in the African Banking sector and also explores, in part, the credit rating c...
Local investment is becoming one of the clearest indicators of economic confidence across the continent. The principle is simple: foreign direct investment follows local belief. Ethiopia is emerging after decades of economic rebuilding, now attracting significant cross-border investment from African business leaders. But challenges remain, especially for small businesses. In Ethiopia, just 2% of enterprises receive up to 90% of bank lending, leaving SMEs — the real job creators — underserved....
South Africa is once again top of the table in the latest Africa Financial Markets Index, scoring 86 out of 100 — even as other countries quietly make gains. Mauritius follows closely, while Uganda continues its steady climb, improving its score and ranking ahead of larger economies like Nigeria. The index, now covering 29 African countries, is more than just a ranking. It’s a diagnostic tool — measuring how well countries are building the foundations for deep, resilient financial markets, fr...
In the early 2000s, debt relief gave many countries breathing room — but not transformation. The debt was cancelled, yet the structures that pushed economies back into borrowing remained untouched. Today, nearly half the continent is once again in or near debt distress, with some governments spending more on interest repayments than on health or education.
On this week’s Meet the CEO, we sit down with Kakurah Ninsiima, Founder of Diamond Consult and author of A Guide to Building Generational Wealth. In this episode, Kakurah shares the personal experiences that shaped her deep passion for financial literacy. She unpacks how different generations perceive wealth-building, what we’ve inherited, what we’ve misunderstood — and what must change.
The East Africa Venture Capital Association is pushing for a fundamental shift in how Africa finances its own development. While private equity and venture capital across East Africa are largely managed by Africans, over 99% of the capital still comes from outside the continent.
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