Quality Meat Packers (QMP), a well-known Kenyan meat processing company, has officially entered the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) market. The company, which has been in business since 1970, is …
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Morocco’s Customs Revenue Rises to MAD 54.79 Billion in First Seven Months of 2025
Rabat — Morocco’s customs revenue surged in the first seven months of 2025, hitting MAD 54.79 billion ($6.09 billion) — a 5.8% increase from the same period last year, according …
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Morocco to Host First Agro Export Day in November
Morocco is preparing to host its first-ever Agro Export Day on November 19, 2025, in Casablanca, as part of a major push to expand the country’s presence in global food …
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Rwanda Sets Up Committee to Oversee BDF Transition
The Government of Rwanda has created a national oversight committee to guide the process of merging the Business Development Fund (BDF) into the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD). The Ministry …
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RBM Extends Capital Markets Plan
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has extended its five-year capital markets development plan by one more year after falling short of several major targets due to tough economic conditions …
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Truecaller Under Investigation in South Africa Over Privacy Law Breach Complaints
The Information Regulator of South Africa has confirmed that it is investigating mobile app Truecaller after several companies and individuals complained that the service violated the country’s Protection of Personal …
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South African Rand Strengthens on Higher Business Confidence and Retail Sales Growth
The South African rand gained further ground on Wednesday, helped by a weaker U.S. dollar and positive local economic data showing improved business confidence and retail sales growth. By mid-afternoon, …
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Standard Bank to See Leadership Change in 2027
Standard Bank Group, Africa’s biggest bank by assets, has confirmed that its Chief Executive Officer, Sim Tshabalala, and Chief Financial Officer, Arno Daehnke, will step down from their roles by …
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Stanbic IBTC Bank Wins Best Cash Management
Stanbic IBTC Bank has received top honours at the Cosmopolitan The Daily Business Awards, securing two prestigious titles — Best Cash Management Bank in Nigeria and Best Trade Finance Bank …
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Treasury’s Tough Stance Raises Heat on Zimbabwean Companies
Zimbabwe’s corporate sector is facing fresh pressure after the country’s Finance Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, used his mid-term budget review to focus more on boosting government revenue than providing incentives …