South Africa’s second biggest party in the ruling coalition, the Democratic Alliance (DA), has warned that the 30% tariff imposed by former United States President Donald Trump on the country’s …
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- EgyptGovernment PolicyHousingLegal AffairsNewsReal EstateTenants and Landlords
Egypt Begins Implementation of New Old Rent Law Procedures
Egypt’s Ministry of Housing has announced the start of official steps to implement the new “old rent” law, with a focus on Article 8, which defines the rights and responsibilities …
- Eastern AfricaEconomyGovernment PolicyINVESTMENTRegional IntegrationTrade
EAC Urged to Ratify Trade Rules to Boost Regional Business
Trade experts, private sector leaders, and government officials in the East African Community (EAC) have called on member states to urgently ratify changes to the Customs Union rules to speed …
- BankingEconomyFinancial RegulationInternational StandardsNorth Africa
CBL Introduces New Rules for Foreign Currency Deposits
The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) has announced fresh regulations for depositing foreign currency cash into bank accounts, a move the authorities say is aimed at improving transparency, strengthening financial …
- Community DevelopmentCôte d’IvoireEconomyEntrepreneurshipHealthcareWomen Empowerment
Women of Bagoué Honoured at Gbon Women’s Excellence Day
The commune of Gbon, in Côte d’Ivoire’s Bagoué region, came alive on Sunday, August 10, 2025, as the second edition of the Women’s Excellence Day took place. The event, organised …
Mahindra South Africa has taken another big step in its journey in the country with the opening of a new semi-knocked down (SKD) vehicle assembly plant at the Dube TradePort …
- AfricaEconomyInternational RelationsINVESTMENTTrade
ACTIF2025 Seals $300m Africa-Caribbean Trade and Investment Deals
The Fourth AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2025) ended in Grenada with over US $300 million in deals signed and a strong commitment to deepen Africa–Caribbean collaboration. Co-hosted by Afreximbank …
- CurrencyDigital EconomyEconomyMarketsMiningSouth Africa
South African Rand Holds Steady Ahead of Mining and Unemployment Data Release
The South African rand remained stable in early trading on Tuesday as investors awaited key domestic economic data. At 6:18 a.m. GMT, the rand was trading at 17.74 to the …
- BusinessEconomyEnergyInternationalLegal AffairsMining
Peabody Faces August 19 Deadline to Decide on $3.78bn Bid for Anglo American’s Australian Coal Mines
Peabody Energy, a mining company based in the United States, is expected to announce on August 19 whether it will continue with its $3.78 billion bid to buy Anglo American’s …
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Bank of Uganda Maintains Key Lending Rate at 9.75% Over Inflation and Global Economic Concerns
Uganda’s central bank has decided to keep its main lending rate unchanged at 9.75 per cent for the fourth time in a row, as the country continues to monitor global …