Devastating floods and a landslide wreak havoc in central Kenya, leaving over 45 dead and displacing thousands. The disaster is part of a wider trend of deadly floods plaguing East …
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Burkina Faso has suspended the broadcasts of BBC and VOA radio stations in response to what authorities perceive as biased coverage of recent killings in the country. The decision comes …
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Amidst mounting security concerns, a contingent of US troops stationed in Chad is set to depart temporarily, according to official sources. The move comes as tensions escalate in the region, …
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RBZ Deputy Governor projects significant interest rate reductions, with rates potentially falling to between 11% and 20%, bolstered by the new Zimbabwe Gold currency.
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The South African rand held steady in early trading on Monday, as investors cautiously navigated turbulent global markets. Amidst lingering uncertainty surrounding geopolitical tensions and economic indicators, the rand’s stability …
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Capitec Bank expects loan losses to meet targets by 2025, following a robust profit increase and tightening credit criteria, shares surge 7.43%.
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Zimbabwe introduces the ZiG currency, aiming for economic stability through strict fiscal discipline, increased transparency, and active citizen participation.
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Amidst growing tensions in Mali, a prominent civil society group has petitioned the country’s Supreme Court to invalidate the military junta’s recent ban on political activities. The move underscores the …
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Ghana’s Finance Minister, in a recent statement, has expressed optimism regarding the imminent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with bilateral lenders, marking a significant step forward for the …
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Zimbabwe’s introduction of the new ZiG currency delays its anticipated IMF programme, aiming for stabilization before re-engaging with global financial institutions.