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06 MAY 2024May 2024 Africa Macroeconomic Outlook
We provide an overview and outlook on the performance of Africa's key economies, covering essential macroeconomic indicators such as inflation.
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01 MAY 2024Chart of the Week: Ghana's debt challenges threaten economic recovery
We unpack Ghana’s debt restructuring challenges and the impact on macroeconomic stability.
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29 APR 2024May 2024 FX outlook: A stronger dollar exerts pressure on African currencies
We assess the performance of currencies of sub-Saharan Africa’s key economies.
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24 APR 2024The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (Credicorp) could unlock Nigeria’s informal lending market potential
We examine how the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation will improve credit access in Nigeria’s highly informal credit landscape.
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22 APR 2024Captive Solar PV growth fuels financing demand from commercial and industrial customers in Kenya
We assess the growth of captive solar PV and the financing models driving the sector in Kenya.
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17 APR 2024Methodology Note: Nigeria Consumer Lending Market Size
Nigeria’s consumer credit market map solution reveals a market potential reaching up to 30%, indicating untapped opportunities
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17 APR 2024Chart of the Week: Kenya’s growing electric vehicles market signals investment opportunities
We assess the rise in sales and demand for electric vehicles in Kenya and provide the market outlook
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15 APR 2024April 2024 Macro Outlook: African central banks will remain hawkish in the short term
We assess the impact of monetary policy decisions on the broader fixed-income market performance across key African markets.
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10 APR 2024Chart of the Week: Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire's cocoa production decline will impact economic growth
Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire’s low cocoa production is causing a global price surge and affecting both countries’ GDP growth trajectories
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08 APR 2024Ghana’s mobile money market expansion defies taxation headwinds
Exploring how Ghana's mobile money operators navigate taxation hurdles and unique market dynamics to capture future growth opportunities.
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04 APR 2024The Brief: Nigeria’s new electricity tariffs are a game changer for commercial and industrial solar companies
We assess the implications of the 240% hike in electricity tariffs for consumers, businesses and investors.
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03 APR 2024The Brief: Nigerian Central Bank’s recapitalisation reform spurs M&A activity
We assess the implications of the CBN's minimum capital requirement policy on the Nigerian financial services sector
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02 APR 2024Kenya’s cooking gas consumption growth hinges on affordability
We assess the short, medium and long-term growth drivers in Kenya’s liquified petroleum gas (LPG) market.
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27 MAR 2024Chart of the Week: Rising fuel and electricity costs drive solar demand in Nigeria and Kenya
We compare the market growth of solar PV in Kenya and Nigeria, highlighting the factors that impact market trends.
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26 MAR 2024The Brief: Nigeria’s Central Bank hikes interest rates by 200 basis points
We assess the currency and interest rate implications of the CBN’s monetary policy tightening.
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25 MAR 2024April 2024 FX outlook: Egyptian pound and Nigerian naira strengthen post-central bank reforms
We assess Nigeria and Egypt’s currency risks in the short, medium, and long term following monetary policy reforms.