Nigeria’s ongoing economic strife, accentuated by persistent foreign exchange crises, is compelling major manufacturing firms to overhaul their business strategies, a move experts warn could jeopardize product quality and pose …
Economy
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South Africa’s state-owned freight-rail and ports company, Transnet, is seeking urgent financial support from the government to implement a turnaround plan that aims to restore its operational and financial performance. …
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Uganda’s harsh anti-gay law, which imposes the death penalty for some same-sex acts, has put the country’s relationship with the World Bank under strain. The bank has suspended new funding …
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Zimbabwe faces a massive brain drain as thousands of skilled workers leave the country in search of better opportunities abroad. The economic meltdown, which has been worsened by the impact …
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In 2017, Kenya proudly unveiled the first section of its Chinese-financed railway. However, two years later, construction halted midway, and plans to connect it to other East African nations seem …
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 Kenya’s trade deficit, the gap between imports and exports, narrowed by 9.7% or $727 million in the first eight months of 2023, according to the latest data from the Kenya …
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On Friday, global stocks experienced a downturn as recent U.S. inflation data exceeded expectations. With Europe set to release its consumer price data, there’s rising anticipation about central banks possibly …
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Africa is facing a health crisis that disproportionately affects women and children. According to the Global Financing Facility (GFF), a partnership that supports low- and middle-income countries to improve their …
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Bolt, a leading ride-hailing company, has reaffirmed its commitment to the Kenyan market and its compliance with the regulations despite facing a possible suspension of its operations by the end …
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Kenya is strategizing to repurchase up to 25% of its $2 billion international bond expiring in 2024. This initiative comes in anticipation of acquiring new loans and is designed to …