The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in collaboration with the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation of Egypt, hosted the inaugural FOCUS Africa Trade and Investment Forum in Cairo, Egypt. The delegates discussed ways in which Africa can showcase its bankable projects capable of attracting regional and international capital to bridge the infrastructure financing gap, among other things. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Dr Gainmore Zanamwe, Director, Trade Facilitation & Investment Promotion, Afreximbank.

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in collaboration with the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation of Egypt, hosted the inaugural FOCUS Africa Trade and Investment Forum in Cairo, Egypt. The delegates discussed ways in which Africa can showcase its bankable projects capable of attracting regional and international capital to bridge the infrastructure financing gap, among other things. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Dr Gainmore Zanamwe, Director, Trade Facilitation &amp; Investment Promotion, Afreximbank.

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Afreximbank hosts  FOCUS Africa Trade, Investment Forum to discuss strategies to attract foreign and local investors

Ghana has finalised its $3 billion bailout programme with the International Monetary Fund. Refelcting on the programme, the government says it helped reduce inflation, strengthen the cedi, and improve economic growth.


Ghana sought assistance from the IMF back in 2022 as a result of rising debt, high inflation, and a weakening economy after Covid-19 as well as the war in Ukraine. The country has announced that it will now advance towards a new IMF programme called the Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI), which supports economic reforms without giving direct loans.

Joining us now to reflect on this is Dr Frank Bannor - Research Associate, Public and environmental economics Research Centre (PEERC) at the University of Johannesburg South Africa. He is also lecturer at the Ghana Institute Management and Public Administration.

Ghana has finalised its $3 billion bailout programme with the International Monetary Fund. Refelcting on the programme, the government says it helped reduce inflation, strengthen the cedi, and improve economic growth.
 Ghana sought assistance from the IMF back in 2022 as a result of rising debt, high inflation, and a weakening economy after Covid-19 as well as the war in Ukraine. The country has announced that it will now advance towards a new IMF programme called the Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI), which supports economic reforms without giving direct loans.
Joining us now to reflect on this is Dr Frank Bannor - Research Associate, Public and environmental economics Research Centre (PEERC) at the University of Johannesburg South Africa. He is also lecturer at the Ghana Institute Management and Public Administration.

Ghana finalises its $3 billion bailout programme with IMF

Malawi's dire fiscal state is increasingly a cause for concern not only for the country but by the African continent. Rising debt exceeding 85%, poor revenue collection and high domestic borrowing are some of the leading pressure factors for this financial state.

To avoid the total collapse of its economy, Malawi has turned to the World Bank for assistance.

To help us shed some light on the dire financial challenges faced by Malawi, is Dr Bertha Bangara Chikadza, President of the Economics Association of Malawi (ECAMA).  

Malawi's dire fiscal state is increasingly a cause for concern not only for the country but by the African continent. Rising debt exceeding 85%, poor revenue collection and high domestic borrowing are some of the leading pressure factors for this financial state.
To avoid the total collapse of its economy, Malawi has turned to the World Bank for assistance.
To help us shed some light on the dire financial challenges faced by Malawi, is Dr Bertha Bangara Chikadza, President of the Economics Association of Malawi (ECAMA). &nbsp;

Malawi’s fiscal crisis deepens as debt, borrowing pressures mount

Let's now head to Kenya, where President William has called for an emergency cabinet meeting. This follows massive disruption in the public transport sector after operators downed their tools. They are protesting the recent fuel price hike.

Some operators engaged police in running battles after blocking roads. Many Kenyans were left stranded as more opted to stay at home or work remotely, leaving many roads empty and  cities deserted. Police say upto 250 people have been arrested, while over 100, including three police officers are nursing injuries.

Joining us now for an update is Alex Kiarie, Channel Africa's Nairobi correspondent.

Let's now head to Kenya, where President William has called for an emergency cabinet meeting. This follows massive disruption in the public transport sector after operators downed their tools. They are protesting the recent fuel price hike.
Some operators engaged police in running battles after blocking roads. Many Kenyans were left stranded as more opted to stay at home or work remotely, leaving many roads empty and &nbsp;cities deserted. Police say upto 250 people have been arrested, while over 100, including three police officers are nursing injuries.
Joining us now for an update is Alex Kiarie, Channel Africa's Nairobi correspondent.

Afreximbank hosts FOCUS Africa Trade, Investment Forum to discuss strategies to attract foreign and local investors

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