The African Reinsurance Corporation has reported a strong financial performance for the first half of 2025, with Gross Written Premium rising by 15.31 per cent to $644.30 million, up from …
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President Kiir Sacks South Sudan Finance Minister as Economy Faces Deepening Crisis
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed the country’s finance minister, continuing a pattern of frequent changes in the top economic post as the nation struggles with rising inflation, …
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Gold Fields Triples Profit, Raises Interim Dividend on Strong Gold Prices
South African gold mining giant, Gold Fields Limited, has announced a major boost in its earnings for the first half of 2025, with profits more than tripling compared to the …
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NESR Secures $100m Energy Contracts in Algeria and Libya
The National Energy Services Reunited Corp. (NESR), a leading international provider of integrated energy services across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has announced the award of several major …
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Bolt Appoints Baaba Hammond Ghana Manager
Bolt, the popular ride-hailing and mobility company, has announced the appointment of Baaba Hammond as the new Country Manager for Bolt Business in Ghana. Her role will focus on expanding …
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Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc, one of the country’s largest companies, has secured shareholder approval to borrow $45 million from its majority shareholder, Sucoma Holdings Limited, in a move designed to …
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African Currencies Show Mixed Outlook as Ghana’s Cedi Faces More Pressure
African currencies are set for a mixed performance in the coming week, with Ghana’s cedi expected to weaken further against the dollar, while the shilling in Kenya, the naira in …
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Finchglow Holidays Partners Ethiopian Airlines to Boost Nigeria-Ethiopia Travel and Tourism
Finchglow Holidays, one of Nigeria’s leading travel and tour operators, has entered into a strategic partnership with Ethiopian Airlines and Ethiopian Holidays to expand travel opportunities and improve tourism experiences …
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MTN Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola Expands Role to Oversee Francophone Africa Operations
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Karl Toriola, has been given an expanded role within the MTN Group. Toriola will now serve as vice-president for …
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Egypt to Launch First Fully Digital Bank in 2026
Egypt is preparing to make history in its financial sector as the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has given the green light for Banque Misr’s Misr Digital Innovation (MDI) to …