Senegal and Guinea-Bissau have signed a fresh two-year protocol in Dakar to allow Senegalese artisanal and industrial fishermen to continue operating in the waters under Guinea-Bissau’s jurisdiction. The agreement, signed …
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Zanzibar Lawmakers Push for Strategic Industrial Investments to Unlock Economic Potential
ZANZIBAR – Members of the Zanzibar House of Representatives have called on the government to make industrial development a national priority, urging the establishment of value-added industries that can transform …
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AfricaDevelopmentEconomyFinance & ServicesInfrastructureINVESTMENTNigeria
EY Nigeria to Host Roundtable on Boosting Africa’s Development
EY Nigeria has announced a major roundtable discussion that will focus on how private capital can be used to speed up Africa’s development plans. The event, which will hold next …
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AfricaEconomyFood ProductionLeadership
Nestlé Appoints Samer Chedid as CEO for Central and West Africa Region
Food and beverage giant, Nestlé, has announced the appointment of Mr Samer Chedid as the new Chief Executive Officer for its Central and West Africa Region (CWAR). The company made …
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AgribusinessAgricultureBusinessDevelopmentEconomyINVESTMENTNigeria
Odu’a Investment Unveils Agro Industrial Hub in Ekiti to Boost Youth Jobs and Food Security
Odu’a Investment Company Limited has launched a major agro-industrial initiative in Oke Ako, Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State, aimed at increasing agricultural production, empowering youths, and improving the …
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President Cyril Ramaphosa: G7 a Strategic Partner in SA’s Energy Transition
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to stronger ties with the Group of Seven (G7), describing the bloc as a strategic ally in key national priorities such as …
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Oil Marketers Seek Cheaper Petrol Imports Amid Rising Prices from Dangote Refinery
Oil marketers in Nigeria have begun talks with international fuel traders to import cheaper Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, as they try to remain in business and …
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Nairobi Stock Market Recovers Slightly After Drop Caused by Israel-Iran Conflict
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) managed to regain some strength on Thursday, days after it suffered heavy losses due to tensions between Israel and Iran. Investors in Kenya and across …
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R67 Billion Later, Limpopo’s Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone Lies Idle
Seven years after its grand unveiling by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, the multi-billion rand Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) in Limpopo province is now under heavy scrutiny. Despite major …
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President Samia Orders Councils to Boost Tax Collection
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed all local councils in Tanzania to increase efforts in collecting taxes and levies, stressing the urgent need for the country to grow financially independent …