Uganda Joins BRICS As Partner Nation, Paving the Way for Increased Trade and Investment

October 24, 2024--Uganda has officially joined BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) as one of 13 new partner nations in a move set to reshape its international trade and investment prospects.
By aligning with the BRICS alliance, Uganda is positioning itself to benefit from deeper economic ties with some of the world's largest emerging markets.

Other nations joining as BRICS partners include Algeria, Indonesia, Turkey, Nigeria, and Vietnam, as the group seeks to expand its global influence and foster a more balanced, multilateral trade system

Africa's Digital Payments Economy to Reach $1.5trn By 2030-Report

March 27, 2025-A recent Mastercard-commissioned report by Genesis Analytics has stated that the digital payments economy in Africa would continue to grow, with a projection that is expected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030.

Bitcoin Price Trends and the Future of Digital Transactions in Africa

March 24, 2025--There's an increasing acceptance of Bitcoin on the African continent. More businesses, individuals and even financial organizations are using cryptocurrency to transact as an alternative to traditional banking systems.
With the economies of the continent experiencing a lot of currency instability, poor banking infrastructure and exorbitantly priced remittances, Bitcoin is coming up as a viable solution financially.