Malawi is positioned to gain from recent movements in global commodity prices, but analysts warn that volatility in international markets still poses significant risks. This is according to the latest …
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Malawi’s Maize Crisis Deepens as Traders Export Grain Amid Local Shortage
Malawi is facing another maize shortage even as some traders have started exporting the staple food, leaving farmers selling their produce below government-recommended prices. This troubling development comes at a …
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Stakeholders Push for Cold Chain Infrastructure to Reduce Post-Harvest Loss in Nigeria
Stakeholders in the agricultural sector have called for more investment in cold chain facilities to cut down on post-harvest losses and boost food security in the country. They made this …
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Nigeria’s Oil Production Falls Again in May, Casting Doubts on 2mbpd Target
Efforts by the Federal Government to raise oil production above two million barrels per day have suffered another setback. Daily oil production fell again in May, dropping from 1.68 million …
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Zenith, Access Lead Banks That Have Met CBN’s N500bn Capital Requirement
A new report by Proshare has revealed that only two Tier 1 banks — Zenith Bank and Access Holdings — have crossed the N500 billion share capital and share premium …
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President Tinubu Says Nigeria Is on Path to Food Sovereignty
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that Nigeria is on its way to food sovereignty due to the policies his administration has put in place. He made this statement on …
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Nigerians Celebrate Democracy Day Amid Rising Protests and Rising Living Costs
Nigerians across the country marked Democracy Day on Thursday, June 12, 2025, reflecting on 26 years of uninterrupted civilian rule in the country. The day was a mixture of celebration …
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South Africa’s PIC Commits R656 Million to SA-H2 Fund
The Public Investment Corporation (PIC), which is South Africa’s state-owned asset manager, has committed a significant amount of money—R656 million—to the SA-H2 Fund. This fund is a blended finance project …
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South African Rand Firms Slightly Ahead of Mining Output Data Release
The South African rand showed modest gains in early trading on Thursday, edging higher as investors awaited key mining production figures. At 06:45 GMT, the rand traded at 17.7150 against …
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Tanzania Eyes 6% Economic Growth in 2025, Boosted by Reforms and Investment
Tanzania’s economy is projected to grow by approximately 6% in 2025, up from 5.4% in 2024, according to Finance Minister Mwigulu Nchemba and Central Bank Governor Emmanuel Tutuba. The optimistic …