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CNBC Africa's Tabitha Muthoni spoke to Jayasree K. Iyer, Chief Executive Officer, Access to Medicine Foundation for more.

How pharmaceutical companies can expand medicine access in emerging markets

The construction of the Kigali Innovation City has officially began after the government of Rwanda concluded negotiations with key project sponsors including BADEA and Africa50. 

Kigali Innovation City project officially kicks off

Declan Galvin, Managing Director at Exigent Risk Advisory,  joins CNBC Africa to shed light on state of Kenya's Finance Bill 2023 and what next for East Africa's largest economy. 

Kenya's fiscal fiasco: State of Finance Bill 2023 

Tourism is a key driver of economic growth and job creation across Africa. With the sector contributing significantly to GDP, many countries are exploring ways to expand their tourism potential. 

Leveraging tourism for job creation

NCQG, the post-2025 climate finance goal and a successor to the $100 billion annual commitment agreed upon by developed countries at the 2009 Copenhagen Conference of the Parties, is set to expire in 2025. 

Post-2025 climate finance: Africa’s agenda & expectations for COP29

Kenya's equities market at the close of Monday's trading saw a turnover increase of 142.50 per cent, rising to KES313.85 million from KES129.42 million.

Kenya's equities & bond market review

Africa's agrifood sector is poised for significant growth, with the continent's agricultural market projected to reach $1 trillion by 2030. However, food safety remains a major concern. 

Food safety: A catalyst for Africa's agrifood growth

Africa’s seed systems are still in their infancy, with only 30 per cent of countries meeting seed supply needs. 

Bigirwa: Seed systems in Africa are still at infant stage

Insect farming presents a transformative opportunity for Africa’s food security and economic growth. 

African Union on regulatory frameworks and regional trade of insects

Standard Chartered Bank is looking to deploy $300 billion in driving sustainable finance to deepen investments in the region. 

The role of Tanzania's SGR in fostering intra-African trade

In a unified stance, parliamentarians from 20 African nations are urging the African Union and member states to adopt a bold and inclusive approach to transforming agrifood systems over the next decade. 

Impact of 10% budget allocation on Africa’s agrifood sector transformation

The continent's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are vital to ensuring food security, promoting economic growth, and improving livelihoods. 

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