Mali’s military government has intensified efforts to reclaim control over its gold industry, taking significant steps to assert sovereignty and reduce dependence on foreign operators. This move includes the temporary …
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Govt Warns Money Lenders Over High Interest Rates, Illegal Practices
Kampala, Uganda — The Government of Uganda has sounded a strong warning to money lenders operating illegally and charging exorbitant interest rates, saying such exploitative behaviour is worsening poverty and …
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Ethiopia Lauded for Leadership in Policy Evaluation as AfrEA Celebrates 25 Years
Ethiopia is being recognized as a leading example in Africa for its commitment to policy evaluation, according to Dr. Miche Ouedraogo, President of the African Evaluation Association (AfrEA). This acknowledgment …
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RBZ Says ZWG Cash Supplies Are Adequate, But Citizens Say Otherwise
HARARE, Zimbabwe – The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) insists that it has enough Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) notes in circulation to meet the country’s economic demands, even as citizens across …
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GTBank Begins Deducting N6.98 USSD Fee from Airtime
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has officially started using a new billing system for its Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) banking transactions. Starting today, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, the N6.98 USSD …
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Buy Made in Nigeria Policy Violates AfCFTA Rules
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has raised a strong alarm against the federal government’s “Buy Made in Nigeria Policy.” The policy, according to NECA, directly violates the protocols of …
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BLSA CEO Busisiwe Mavuso Slams Transnet’s Wage Hikes Amid Economic Struggles
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, …