Malawi’s debt crisis deepens as aid cuts hurt
Lilongwe – Behind a dimly lit bar in Malawi’s capital, Ben Manda rubbed his tired eyes and poured a customer... Read more
25 Apr
Malawi’s debt crisis deepens as aid cuts hurt
Lilongwe – Behind a dimly lit bar in Malawi’s capital, Ben Manda rubbed his tired eyes and poured a... Read more
15 Apr
SA’s debt has skyrocketed – new rules are needed to manage it
Robert Botha, Stellenbosch University South Africa’s fiscal trajectory paints a concerning picture. Public expenditure exceeds revenue. As a result... Read more
5 Feb
Trevor Manuel appointed to UN expert group addressing global debt crisis
Cape Town – The appointment of former South African finance minister Trevor Manuel to a UN expert group addressing... Read more
9 Dec, 2024
Eskom and Tshwane reach agreement to settle outstanding R6bn debts
Tshwane — Eskom and the City of Tshwane have reached a payment arrangement plan to settle its outstanding debt... Read more
3 Dec, 2024
IMF isn’t doing enough to support Africa: billions could be made available through special drawing rights
Kevin P. Gallagher, Boston University and Abebe Shimeles, University of Cape Town At the 2021 UN Climate Summit, Barbados... Read more
5 Nov, 2024
China pushes smaller, smarter loans to Africa to shield from risks
Beijing – China’s years of splashing cash on big-ticket infrastructure projects in Africa may be over, analysts say, with... Read more
6 Sep, 2024
The IMF is failing countries like Kenya: why, and what can be done about it
Danny Bradlow, University of Pretoria The recent Kenyan protests are a warning that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is... Read more
2 Jul, 2024
Joburg City Power ordered to pay Eskom outstanding R1bn
Cape Town — The Johannesburg High Court has ordered the City of Joburg and City Power to pay Eskom... Read more
21 Jun, 2024
World Bank says Kenya’s economy to slow in 2024
Kenya – As stated by The World Bank on Wednesday, Kenya’s economic growth will decline to 5 percent this... Read more
6 Jun, 2024
