DRC anti-graft chief says $530m mining payments missing
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s central bank has failed to account for $530-million that State mining company Gecamines says it…
Tunisia: Debt – Tunisia Should Initiate New Social Compact – Analysis
An analysis conducted by Friedrich Ebert Stiftung and erlassjahr.de called on Tunisia to initiate a new social compact that must…
Shell shareholders support move to the UK
Shell shareholders have overwhelmingly backed plans to switch the oil giant’s headquarters from the Netherlands to Britain after a century…
Africa needs liberalised air market more than Kenya Airways-SAA partnership
Serial lossmakers South African Airways and Kenya Airways signed a strategic partnership framework in November as a step towards starting…
Nigeria: Economy Steadily Recovering, but Growth Still Fragile – CBN
THE Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Tuesday, said Nigeria’s economy is on recovery path but the growth is still fragile…
South Africa: Explainer – How South Africa’s Petrol Price Is Set
South Africa’s latest fuel price increase, which came into effect on 1 December, put the cost of petrol over the…
Ghana secures €82.5m EU concessional loan
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided Ghana with an €82.5-million concessional loan to strengthen health care, provide specialist medical…
Department of Social Development launches a report on basic income support
The Department of Social Development, in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)…
Counterfeit sneakers worth R3.8m seized at Lebombo border post
Mpumalanga police arrested a 37-year-old man and confiscated R3.8 million worth of illicit goods at the Lebombo border post on…
UAE, Mauritius discuss bolstering bilateral cooperation
Mohamed Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, recently met with Dr. Renganaden Padayachy, Minister of Finance, Economic…
Business 101: Three last-minute strategies to maximise the festive season as an SME
According to Statistics SA, we’re in for a better festive season than last year in terms of consumer spending; and…
Kenya sweetens deal for foreign investors
Kenya has expanded procurement options and set clearer approval processes and timelines to lure private investors into multi-billion shilling projects…
Nigeria: AfCFTA – Need to Address Concerns of Nigerian Manufacturers
Insights on how MSMEs can maximise the benefits of the AfCFTA, was the central focus of economic and tax experts…
Amplats approves R4bn extension to its Der Brochen project
Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) said on Friday it would spend nearly R4bn to extend the lifespan of its Der Brochen…
Egypt imposes anti-dumping duties on US imports of PVC
The Egyptian Ministry of Trade and Industry issued a decision to impose final anti-dumping duties on Egyptian imports of PVC,…
Zimbabwe: Cement Shortage – Govt to Maintain Import Permits
ZIMBABWE will continue to issue cement import permits until local production returns to normal, Industry and Commerce Minister Dr Sekai…
Egypt: Mashat – World Bank, AIIB Funds to Egypt Hit Dlrs 720 Million
Minister of International Cooperation Rania El Mashat said the Egyptian economy’s flexibility in confronting the coronavirus impact over the past…
Tunisia: Digital Tunisia Days December 7-9 On Sidelines of Expo 2020 Dubai
Digital Tunisia Days will be organised on December 7-9 on the fringes of Expo 2020 Dubai, said the Ministry of…
Competition Commission claims of currency trading collusion not proved, say bank
Diagrams drawn up by the Competition Commission claiming to reveal evidence of collusion on currency trading between 28 banks through…
SA’s more digitally interactive banks receive customers’ approval
South Africans generally do not view their banks favourably, but a survey shows that banks that engage better on social…