African economies see reasons for optimism despite crises
Abidjan – From Covid-19 to the war in Ukraine, external crises have put pressure on African economies, but many... Read more
25 Jun, 2022
Kenya’s deputy president William Ruto vows to deport Chinese traders if elected
Nairobi – Kenya’s deputy president William Ruto has said he would deport Chinese nationals in jobs that could be... Read more
23 Jun, 2022
Sudan wheat harvest waits to rot as hunger crisis looms
Al-Laota – Looking at the sacks of wheat stacked in Imad Abdullah’s small home, no one would guess that... Read more
19 Jun, 2022
IMF says could clear Zambia’s reform plan by September
Lusaka – Zambia’s plan to restructure its crushing debt load is likely to go before the board of the... Read more
16 Jun, 2022
Tanzania targets internet giants with new tax
Dar es Salaam – Tanzania will introduce a digital tax this year, the country’s finance minister said, in a... Read more
15 Jun, 2022
Uganda opposition slams govt purchase of limos as inflation bites
Kampala – Ugandan opposition leaders on Tuesday slammed the government’s decision to purchase limousines for senior parliament officials, drawing attention... Read more
8 Jun, 2022
SA economy grows to pre-pandemic levels, says official
Johannesburg – South Africa’s gross domestic product grew by 1.9% in the first quarter, returning the continent’s most industrialised economy... Read more
7 Jun, 2022
Fuel levy reduction can’t be extended forever, says Cyril Ramaphosa
Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa says the R1.50 fuel levy reduction cannot be extended forever, as it came... Read more
6 Jun, 2022
Morocco economic rebound threatened by drought, Ukraine war
Rabat – A withering drought and poor harvests plus price hikes fuelled by the war in Ukraine are threatening... Read more
1 Jun, 2022
SA unemployment down for first time in two years
Johannesburg – South Africa’s unemployment rate has fallen for the first time in almost two years, declining to 34.5%... Read more
31 May, 2022
