Despite years of laws, reforms, and public campaigns, Ghana is still losing the fight against corruption. This warning was made by Dr. John Osae-Kwapong, a respected governance expert and Project …
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Global Growth Slows to Lowest in 17 Years, Africa Faces Risks Amid Trade Tensions and Uncertainty.
The World Bank has reduced growth forecasts for nearly 70 percent of the world’s economies due to rising trade tensions and policy uncertainty. In its latest Global Economic Prospects report, …
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Uganda’s Goods Exports Surge in April, Narrowing Trade Deficit Growth Despite High Imports.
Uganda’s economy received a strong push in April as goods exports recorded their fastest growth in over a year, giving hope to the country’s trade outlook. According to official data …
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Severe cold front brings widespread disruption across South Africa.
A very strong cold front has hit parts of South Africa since the weekend, bringing with it heavy snowfall, powerful winds, and rain that caused serious damage in many communities. …
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Telkom Resumes Dividend After Four-Year Break as Profit Surges 62%.
South African telecommunications giant Telkom has returned to the dividend table after a four-year hiatus, following a strong performance that saw full-year headline earnings jump by 62.3%. The company, which …
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Ethiopia Projects 8.9% Growth for 2025/2026 as Budget Deficit Widens Slightly.
Ethiopia’s economy is expected to grow by 8.9% in the upcoming fiscal year, a slight increase from this year’s estimated 8.4%, according to projections presented by the country’s Finance Minister …
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Rand Edges Up as South African Parliament Prepares Budget Vote.
The South African rand opened slightly stronger on Wednesday morning as anticipation built around a crucial parliamentary vote on key budget legislation that could shape investor confidence and influence local …
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Rwanda Moves 70 White Rhinos from South Africa to Akagera
Rwanda has successfully moved 70 southern white rhinos from South Africa to Akagera National Park in Eastern Province as part of a major wildlife conservation project. The move was jointly …
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Court Hears Request for Bail in Fraud Case Against Billion Traders FX Founder and Wife
The Gasabo Intermediate Court in Rwanda resumed the high-profile fraud case involving Davis Manzi, founder of the online forex trading platform Billion Traders FX, and his wife, Sophie Akaliza, on …
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Rwamagana to Host Rwanda’s First Eco-Park for Clay-Based Building Materials
Rwanda is set to open its first eco-industrial park for building materials in Rwamagana District, located in the eastern part of the country. The new park will focus on producing …