Kenya’s plans to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi are under scrutiny over concerns relating to procurement, transparency and the legitimacy of the firms involved. The project initially began as a proposed partnership with India’s Adani Group but has since evolved into a political storm, with allegations surrounding procurement processes and transparency.

To provide an update on developments, Solomon Ekanem, Editor of Business Insider Africa, joins the discussion.

Kenya&rsquo;s plans to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi are under scrutiny over concerns relating to procurement, transparency and the legitimacy of the firms involved. The project initially began as a proposed partnership with India&rsquo;s Adani Group but has since evolved into a political storm, with allegations surrounding procurement processes and transparency.
To provide an update on developments, Solomon Ekanem, Editor of Business Insider Africa, joins the discussion.

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JKIA expansion faces scrutiny over procurement concerns amid Adani-linked deal

As concerns over migration continue to spark debate across the African continent, questions are being raised about the impact of growing anti-immigrant sentiment on regional integration and the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier J.P. Nduhungirehe, has called for migration to be viewed through a broader continental lens. He emphasised the need for legal and orderly movement of people, while also addressing the root causes that force many Africans to leave their home countries.

Channel Africa’s Economics Reporter, Innocent Semosa, has more.

As concerns over migration continue to spark debate across the African continent, questions are being raised about the impact of growing anti-immigrant sentiment on regional integration and the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Rwanda&rsquo;s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier J.P. Nduhungirehe, has called for migration to be viewed through a broader continental lens. He emphasised the need for legal and orderly movement of people, while also addressing the root causes that force many Africans to leave their home countries.
Channel Africa&rsquo;s Economics Reporter, Innocent Semosa, has more.

Rwanda calls for continental approach to migration amid African trade debate

In today’s market segment, the focus is on South Africa’s employment and growth outlook for 2026, as well as the performance of the country’s mining and manufacturing sectors amid global commodity price volatility.

To provide further insight, FNB Senior Economist Thanda Sithole joins the discussion.

In today&rsquo;s market segment, the focus is on South Africa&rsquo;s employment and growth outlook for 2026, as well as the performance of the country&rsquo;s mining and manufacturing sectors amid global commodity price volatility.
To provide further insight, FNB Senior Economist Thanda Sithole joins the discussion.

Africa market update with FNB’s senior economist Thanda Sithole

The International Monetary Fund’s latest talks with Malawi have concluded without reaching an agreement on a new lending programme. Malawi’s bid for fresh IMF funding comes as the country faces mounting debt, high inflation and a shortage of foreign currency.

Tonight, the focus is on the implications for the economy and what comes next.

Joining the discussion is Dr Bertha Bangara Chikadza, President of the Economics Association of Malawi and Senior Lecturer in Macroeconomics at the University of Malawi.

The International Monetary Fund&rsquo;s latest talks with Malawi have concluded without reaching an agreement on a new lending programme. Malawi&rsquo;s bid for fresh IMF funding comes as the country faces mounting debt, high inflation and a shortage of foreign currency.
Tonight, the focus is on the implications for the economy and what comes next.
Joining the discussion is Dr Bertha Bangara Chikadza, President of the Economics Association of Malawi and Senior Lecturer in Macroeconomics at the University of Malawi.

JKIA expansion faces scrutiny over procurement concerns amid Adani-linked deal

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