Shunned by youth, Morocco cosmetic oil craft faces uncertain future
Essaouira – Morocco’s argan oil is highly prized by the cosmetics industry, yet it is now mostly produced by... Read more
3 Jan, 2023
Borrowing money isn’t always a bad thing – debt can be a sensible way to build wealth
Bomikazi Zeka, University of Canberra Debt, in some form or another, is part of our financial profiles whether... Read more
2 Jan, 2023
2022 was a rough year for people everywhere – South Africa was no exception
Jabulani Sikhakhane, The Conversation and Moina Spooner, The Conversation Tough economic conditions meant that 2022 was a rough year... Read more
1 Jan, 2023
Tunisia to raise new taxes to close budget deficit
Tunis – Tunisia’s finance minister unveiled a budget on Monday aiming to use new tax revenues to claw the... Read more
27 Dec, 2022
Nigeria’s economy in 2022: winners and losers
Stephen Onyeiwu, Allegheny College At the start of 2022, Nigerians hoped that, with less than two years to the... Read more
24 Dec, 2022
Suez Canal chief seeks to dispel fears over draft Egypt law
Cairo – The chairman of Egypt’s Suez Canal on Thursday affirmed the waterway is “not for sale”, in a... Read more
23 Dec, 2022
Nigeria raises cash withdrawal limits after public outcry
Lagos – Nigeria’s central bank has announced substantial increases in limits on weekly cash withdrawals following pressure from the... Read more
22 Dec, 2022
‘Life is worse’: Kenya’s William Ruto marks 100 days in office
Nairobi – Kenyan shop attendant Winnie Wanjiru Mwaura was brimming with hope when she signed up to be an... Read more
21 Dec, 2022
Ghana labour unions call for strike over local debt swap
Accra – Ghana’s main unions on Monday called for a nationwide strike from next week in protest against the... Read more
21 Dec, 2022
Five things to know about Ghana
Accra – A major producer and exporter of gold, cocoa and oil, Ghana was once seen as an economic... Read more
20 Dec, 2022
