CRDB Bank Plc has officially launched a new Islamic finance product, the Al Barakah Sukuk, in a move set to boost ethical investments and promote financial inclusion in Tanzania and …
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South Africa’s Democratic Alliance Says Trump Tariffs May Stay Without Policy Changes
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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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 …
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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 …
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AfricaBankingBanking, Finance & InvestmentCorporate EarningsINVESTMENTMarkets
United Capital Plc Posts N11.89bn Half-Year Profit
United Capital Plc has announced a profit after tax of N11.89bn for the first half of 2025, representing a remarkable 522 per cent increase compared to the same period in …
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AfricaArts & CultureDevelopmentEconomyEntertainmentNigeria
British Council’s Film Lab Africa Showcases African Talent at ASIS 2025
The British Council’s Film Lab Africa, in partnership with Sterling One Foundation, has hosted a special film screening during the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) 2025, which ended recently. The …
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Eris Properties Malawi, a property development and services company, has advised Malawians — both at home and abroad — to see real estate as a long-term investment that can create …
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AfricaConflictElectionsGovernanceMOZAMBIQUEPoliticsSecurity
Post-Election Unrest Spurs Frelimo €1.2m Office Rebuild Plan
The ruling Mozambique Liberation Front, known as Frelimo, says it needs about €1.2 million (89 million meticais) to repair 25 party offices in Zambézia Province that were damaged during violent …
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AfricaCentral BankingCurrencyEconomyFinanceMining
Africa’s Central Banks Boost Gold Holdings for Stability
Central banks across sub-Saharan Africa are ramping up gold purchases in a bid to protect their economies from global financial instability and rising geopolitical tensions. Ghana is leading this shift, …
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AfricaEconomyEnergyGlobal PoliticsOil & GasTrade
Brent Oil Price Falls on US-Russia Sanctions Dialogue
Brent crude oil prices stayed close to $66 per barrel on Monday, continuing the sharp fall recorded last week. The drop in price followed fresh news that United States President …