Parag Khanna, author and entrepreneur, and Dion Shango, PwC’s territory senior partner for Africa Central and Southern Africa, discuss the implications of an increasingly mobile world. Are we running out …
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Egypt: Gold-buying mania as national currency loses value
by Editorby EditorMany want to protect their saving by hoarding gold, but that has led to an exponential rise in the price of the metal, making it off-limits for other consumers. Egyptians …
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Kenya, Eritrea Agree To Abolish Visa Requirements
by Editorby EditorKenya and Eritrea have agreed to abolish visa requirements for their respective citizens. The two countries believe the move will bolster bilateral relations, and improve people-to-people ties besides entrenching regional …
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Egypt recorded 29.5% increase in exports to Nile Basin countries in 2021
by Editorby EditorThe Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics issued the Annual Bulletin for Trade Exchange Between Egypt and Nile Basin Countries in 2021 that presents and analyses trade volume (exports- …
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Growth of 5.7 per cent in West African Economic and Monetary Union in 2022
by Editorby EditorThe growth rate within the countries of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), amounted to 5.7% in 2022, down 0.4% compared to 2021, announced Monday the leaders of …
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German Investment in Africa Stalls Despite Government Push
by Editorby EditorGerman Foreign Minister Robert Habeck opened the two-day German-Africa business summit in Johannesburg with positive words. “The government will provide additional incentives for investment in regions like southern Africa where …
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Experts raise concerns as Nigeria limits cash withdrawals
by Editorby EditorExperts on Wednesday raised concerns over a new policy announced by the Central Bank of Nigeria that heavily limits withdrawals of money in a push for a cashless economy. The …
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Poorest nations need $436bn to tackle Covid aftermath, IMF
by Editorby EditorThe world’s 69 poorest countries need an extra $436 billion over five years to address the aftermath of Covid-19, rebuild external buffers and grow incomes, the International Monetary Fund said. …
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FG retrieves N600 billion from oil and gas companies operating in Nigeria
Federal Government recovers N600 billion from oil and gas companies operating in Nigeria according to reports from the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) audit. This, according to Punch, is …
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CBN raises interest rate to 14%
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has voted unanimously to raise the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 14 per cent from 13%. CBN Governor, Godwin …