Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busisiwe Mavuso has voiced strong criticism over Transnet’s recent wage increase deal, warning that it sends the wrong message to South African businesses already …
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Emmanuel Matsvaire Confirmed as Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board CEO
Harare, Zimbabwe – The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) has officially confirmed Emmanuel Matsvaire as its substantive Chief Executive Officer, ending his interim tenure which began in September 2022. …
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Ghana’s Economic Advisor Begs Nurses to Hold Off Demands Until 2026
Accra, Ghana – Dr. Sharif Mahmud Khalid, Economic Advisor to Ghana’s Vice President, has appealed to nurses and midwives across the country to exercise patience and allow the government time …
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JPMorgan Tips Afreximbank Bonds as Attractive Despite Rising Restructuring Risks
The influential U.S. investment bank, JPMorgan Chase, has said it sees a growing chance that Afreximbank could be pulled into debt restructuring processes, especially in countries like Ghana and Zambia, …
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VRA Warns Against Farming, Construction Within 280ft Contour of Volta Lake
The Volta River Authority (VRA) has issued a firm warning to Municipal and District Assemblies, as well as traditional authorities, to strictly halt all forms of farming and construction within …
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The Government of Ghana has begun an emergency evacuation of its citizens from the Islamic Republic of Iran, following a sharp escalation in hostilities between Iran and Israel. The move …
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Dangote Petroleum Begins Nationwide Fuel Distribution
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced plans to start sending petrol and diesel directly across the country with its own trucks. The move comes at a time when there is a …
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South Africa’s Government of National Unity One Year After: Has It Delivered?
Nearly one year after South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) was formed, many citizens and political observers are asking the same question: has this historic political partnership achieved its …
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Foreign Investors Pull $3.7bn from South African Stocks Amid Policy Uncertainty and Weak Growth
Foreign investors have withdrawn a staggering $3.7 billion from South African equities since October 2024, marking the longest streak of outflows from the continent’s largest equity market in five years, …
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Ghana’s Parliament has officially repealed two controversial taxes — the Emissions Levy and the 10% Betting Tax — after months of public outcry and operational setbacks. The decision, passed on …