The Nigerian Government has initiated a plan to change how people borrow money. Soon, every loan taken in Nigeria will be connected to the borrower’s National Identification Number (NIN). This …
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Namibia Targets Green Energy Boom as Government Engages Belgian Firm CMB.TECH
The National Planning Commission (NPC) Director General, Dr. Kaire Mbuende, has said the Namibian government is fully committed to utilising all available energy sources in the country to boost electricity …
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The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced that it will begin implementing new service charges starting from August 1, 2025. The agency said the fee adjustment became necessary due to …
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CapCut’s Latest Policy Updates June 2025: What African Users Need to Know
Listen closely, because something big happened quietly on June 12, 2025, when CapCut updated its rules. These changes are serious. They could shake up how you control and share your …
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Mali Asserts Control Over Gold Sector Amid Dispute with Barrick Gold
Mali’s military government has intensified efforts to reclaim control over its gold industry, taking significant steps to assert sovereignty and reduce dependence on foreign operators. This move includes the temporary …
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Govt Warns Money Lenders Over High Interest Rates, Illegal Practices
Kampala, Uganda — The Government of Uganda has sounded a strong warning to money lenders operating illegally and charging exorbitant interest rates, saying such exploitative behaviour is worsening poverty and …
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Ethiopia Lauded for Leadership in Policy Evaluation as AfrEA Celebrates 25 Years
Ethiopia is being recognized as a leading example in Africa for its commitment to policy evaluation, according to Dr. Miche Ouedraogo, President of the African Evaluation Association (AfrEA). This acknowledgment …
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Africa to Launch Own Credit Rating Agency to Boost Financial Sovereignty
Africa is set to establish its own credit rating agency, the African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), as part of a bold move to challenge the dominance of global rating giants …
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CITN Pushes for Digital Economy Tax Reforms to Tackle Revenue Leakages and BEPS
The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has said it is stepping up efforts to develop tax policies that target the digital economy and prevent base erosion and profit …
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Botswana Pauses Diamond Production as Global Market Slumps
GABORONE, Botswana – The Debswana Diamond Company, a joint venture between the Government of Botswana and global diamond giant De Beers, has announced a temporary suspension of production at some …