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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Rwanda Exits ECCAS Over DRC Dispute
Rwanda has officially announced its withdrawal from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), marking a significant shift in regional geopolitics and a deepening of its ongoing diplomatic rift …
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South African’s Rand Steady as Global Markets Await U.S.-China Trade Talks
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – June 9, 2025: The South African rand opened the week on a quiet note, holding steady against the U.S. dollar in early trading on Monday. The …
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Zambia Confirms Afreximbank Loan is Commercial, Begins Talks to Restructure It.
Zambia has confirmed that its loan from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is a commercial loan and not concessional. The country’s Secretary to the Treasury, Mr. Felix Nkulukusa, made this …
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South African Retail Giant TFG Sees Profit Rise.
South African fashion powerhouse, The Foschini Group (TFG), has reported an increase of 4.6% in its annual earnings for the financial year ending March 31, 2025. This growth comes on …
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Roche Diagnostics Launches Nigerian Office to Boost Healthcare Access in West Africa
Swiss healthcare company, Roche Diagnostics, has opened a new office in Nigeria to improve access to innovative healthcare and boost diagnostic services in the country and across Anglophone West Africa. …
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Roche Diagnostics Establishes New Entity in Nigeria to Enhance Healthcare Access Across West Africa
Swiss healthcare company Roche Diagnostics has inaugurated a new legal entity in Nigeria, aiming to improve access to innovative healthcare and strengthen diagnostic capabilities across West Africa. The announcement was …
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US Replaces Aid with $13bn Investment in Nigeria, Targets Agriculture, Tech, and Infrastructure for Economic Growth
The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jr., has announced a strategic shift in U.S. engagement with Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa, moving from traditional aid to a focus on …
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Africa’s Publishing Industry Rises as Nigerian Authors and Publishers Lead the Way
Africa’s publishing industry is currently undergoing a major shift as local authors and publishers continue to break new ground and reshape the literary space across the continent. In Nigeria, a …
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Nigeria to Showcase Heritage and Innovation at 2025 London Design Biennale with Moniepoint Sponsorship
Nigeria is set to make history on the global stage with the unveiling of its first-ever federally supported pavilion at the 2025 London Design Biennale, themed Hopes and Impediments. The …