The Government of Uganda has given out business toolkits and equipment to 66 groups working in the informal sector, also known as the Jua-Kali sector. The handover event was held …
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Malawi’s Informal Traders Cry Out Over Harassment, Abuse and Loss of Livelihoods
In the busy streets of Blantyre, the commercial capital of Malawi, thousands of informal traders hustle daily to make ends meet. These men and women, especially women, are the face …
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Starlink Launches in Lesotho Amid US Economic Pressure
Satellite internet service Starlink, owned by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, officially launched in Lesotho on Monday under the local brand T-Connect Lesotho. This move comes at a time when the …
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FITC Urges Nigerian, African Firms to Embrace ESG for Growth and Resilience
The Financial Institutions Training Centre (FITC) has called on Nigerian and African businesses to fully embrace Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles as part of their corporate strategy to improve …
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South African Rand Strengthens on Israel-Iran Ceasefire and Market Optimism
The South African rand strengthened against the U.S. dollar in early Tuesday trade, buoyed by a broad risk-on sentiment following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire between Israel …
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Worker Alleges Brutal Beating by Chinese Employers In Zimbabwe
A worker at Chinese-owned Huaman Investments (Private) Limited in Zimbabwe has claimed he was violently assaulted after reporting a workplace injury to the National Social Security Authority (NSSA). The incident …
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Sheger City Targets Local and Foreign Investors with New Promotion Drive and Investment Expo
The Sheger City Administration in Ethiopia is stepping up its efforts to attract both local and foreign investors, as it rolls out fresh promotional campaigns and prepares to host a …
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Ethiopia Eyes AfCFTA to Boost Trade, Cut Deficit and Grow Economy
The Ethiopian government has declared strong interest in fully using the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to unlock new economic opportunities and improve the country’s trade performance. This comes …
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The Effect of Israel-Iran Conflict on the People, Global Economy
Tensions between Israel and Iran have sharply increased. This situation is now causing big changes around the world. It affects how people travel, what things cost, and the stability of …
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South African Rand Drops Amid Iran-Israel Conflict
JOHANNESBURG, June 19 (Reuters) – The South African rand weakened in early Thursday trade, reflecting growing global risk aversion as the Iran-Israel conflict stretched into its seventh day and investors …