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African Governments Have Developed a Taste for Eurobonds: Why It’s Dangerous
Misheck Mutize, University of Cape Town International financial markets have opened a window for African governments to diversify…
Egypt’s PM to Deliver Statement on Policy Programme on Monday
Gibali also indicated that the summoning of the prime minister was in line with Article 136 of the country’s constitution, as well as articles 26 and 27 of the parliament's internal bylaws.
Ethiopia Sacks 40 Government Officials Over Violence
No fewer than 40 regional government officials have been sacked over ethnic-related violence in the country’s state of…
South Africa Unions Reject Government Plan to Review Pay
The South African labour unions have rejected a government proposal to review planned increases for civil servants days…
South Africa to Establish $2 Billion Sovereign Wealth Fund
South Africa has announced that it will use money from the sale of broadband spectrum and mining royalties…
Masiyiwa to Bid for Ethiopian Telecoms License
Zimbabwean Billionaire and founder of Econet Global Ltd, Strive Masiyiwa has disclosed his position on acquiring a telecommunications…
Nigeria posts highest quarterly GDP growth since recession
Nigeria’s economic growth rose to an annual rate of 2.55% in the three months to the end of…
East Africa looks to end illicit gold trade
Countries in the East Africa region are discussing the adoption of stringent traceability mechanisms for the gold industry…
Uber to face commission capping regulations in Kenya
Uber charges a 25 per cent commission, a fee that has been at the centre of conflict with driver-partners over the last three years
Kenya to be in breach of EAC, AfCFTA rules in proposed American trade deal
Kenya’s proposed free trade deal with the U.S. has put it in crosshairs as critics say the planned…