Two decades ago, the world was in the grip of a great debate over debt and debt cancellation in Africa. Total public debt stock had climbed to nearly $300bn by …
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World Bank Tasks Nigeria, Africa on Trade Barriers
by Editorby EditorThe World Bank Group has urged Nigeria and other African countries to solve the non-tariff barriers and hurdles affecting cross-border goods crossings.According to the world banking institution, these barriers must …
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Hit back at ransomware attacks before they cripple your business
by Editorby EditorRansomware is a global issue facing almost all organisations whose businesses depend on or leverage information technology, and organisations in Africa are no exception. In fact, businesses in growing emerging …
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Africa advised to undertake wide-ranging reforms
by Editorby Editor“Ensuring a sustainable recovery, which protects populations and economies from the shocks of future pandemics and other crises, will require a range of reforms and initiatives at both the national …
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Energy transition policies and regulatory developments light up across Africa
by Editorby EditorEnergy transition is a key topic of discussion at the African Mining Indaba, currently underway in Cape Town, South Africa. Across the continent, countries in Africa are gearing up for …
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Reforms set to spur more corporate relocations, FDI flow to UAE
by Editorby EditorUAE will attract a major share of $66 billion in potential FDI inflows into the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan in 2023 Rising inquiries about new visa options offered …
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IMF boss in Kigali to discuss climate change financing for EA
by Editorby EditorInternational Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva will on Wednesday join a roundtable discussion on climate change financing with East African finance ministers and governors of central banks in …
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China tells US to fix its debt problems after Yellen Africa remarks
by Editorby EditorAfter U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called China a “barrier” to debt reform in Africa this week, Chinese officials in Zambia had a pointed response – get your own house …
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How African organisations can use AI to accelerate sustainability in 2023
by Editorby EditorCompanies in Africa can no longer view sustainability goals as an option – it is a business imperative. In today’s interconnected world, business leaders on the continent face growing pressures …
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Nigeria rounds off 2022 with a huge loss in its foreign reserves
by Editorby EditorThe year 2022 for the Nigerian economy was turbulent, to say the least. While some sectors of the economy grew, others took a dip, and the general standard of living …