Uganda has officially started building its first climate-resilient and gender-responsive cross-border market in Elegu Town Council, Amuru District, a key trade hub along the Uganda–South Sudan border. The 41 billion …
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Ethiopia Introduces New Fishing Law to Tackle Illegal Practices
The Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture has announced a new legal framework aimed at protecting the country’s fish resources and regulating fishing activities nationwide. The move comes after years of unregulated …
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has approved the appointment of Ato Ngiusu Gebre Egba as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Union Bank. In an unusually quick move, …
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RBM Extends Capital Markets Plan
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has extended its five-year capital markets development plan by one more year after falling short of several major targets due to tough economic conditions …
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ADC’s Candidate Pledges free electricity, water and education in Tanzania
Dodoma, Tanzania – The political temperature in Tanzania is rising ahead of the October general elections, and opposition party Alliance for Democratic Change (ADC) is making bold promises to woo …
The Government of Malawi says it will maintain a fixed exchange rate in the short term despite pressure to adopt a unified market rate. Authorities believe keeping the rate stable …
National Bank of Malawi plc (NBM plc) has reaffirmed its role in supporting Malawi’s economic growth by providing a K10 million sponsorship for the Annual Bankers Association of Malawi (BAM) …
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Truecaller Under Investigation in South Africa Over Privacy Law Breach Complaints
The Information Regulator of South Africa has confirmed that it is investigating mobile app Truecaller after several companies and individuals complained that the service violated the country’s Protection of Personal …
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South African Rand Strengthens on Higher Business Confidence and Retail Sales Growth
The South African rand gained further ground on Wednesday, helped by a weaker U.S. dollar and positive local economic data showing improved business confidence and retail sales growth. By mid-afternoon, …
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Standard Bank to See Leadership Change in 2027
Standard Bank Group, Africa’s biggest bank by assets, has confirmed that its Chief Executive Officer, Sim Tshabalala, and Chief Financial Officer, Arno Daehnke, will step down from their roles by …