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SME Finance & Growth: I&M Bank listed its first tranche of an oversubscribed Sh10bn Kenya Shilling MTN on the NSE, with demand at Sh23.23bn and secondary trading now open from minimum bids of Sh50,000—aimed at funding its iMara 3.0 push into retail and SME lending. Street-Economy Support: Cape Town approved 693 new informal trading bays across high-footfall areas, expanding organised space for street traders to earn and build small businesses. Trade Finance Gap: AfDB says Africa’s trade finance shortfall hit about $74bn–$92bn in 2024, with SMEs facing the toughest rejection rates as commercial banks retreat and DFIs fill some of the gap. Digital Marketplaces for SMBs: Nigeria’s Yaba Stores launched nationwide, giving vendors and SMEs a secure online marketplace with delivery, affiliate/influencer earnings, and advertising tools. Ghana Business Access: Ghana rolled out an e-visa platform and fee waivers for African visitors, positioning the country as a faster gateway for business and tourism. South Africa Migration Tensions: Xenophobia and anti-immigrant protests continue to disrupt local business and policy debates, with officials and courts weighing enforcement actions. SME Jobs & Inclusion: Estcourt launched a R1.9m social employment fund to back survivors, unemployed youth, and small businesses through local business-government partnerships.

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Filling equipment market seen reaching $23.5 billion by 2027

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Advanced building materials market set to hit $111.7B by 2031

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Gas compressors market seen reaching $9.4B by 2032

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Taiwan facility management market seen reaching $14.33 billion by 2030

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