Business

World Bank approves $750m loan to bolster SA’s Covid-19 recovery efforts

Cape Town – The World Bank has approved South Africa’s request for a $750 million (about R11.4 billion) development... Read more

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World

Slow steps for Palestinian economic recovery – World Bank

Jerusalem – The Palestinian Territories’ economy is showing “signs of recovery” but still faces serious challenges including “very high unemployment... Read more

9 Nov, 2021

Business

World Bank chief in Sudan for first visit in 40 years

Khartoum – World Bank president David Malpass, in Sudan on Thursday for the first visit in nearly 40 years, praised... Read more

1 Oct, 2021

Coronavirus

Lack of vaccines in Africa ‘unacceptable’, World Bank says

Abidjan – The lack of access to vaccines in Africa is “unacceptable”, World Bank number two Axel van Trotsenburg said... Read more

15 Jul, 2021

Business

High Nigeria food costs push 7 million into poverty: World Bank

High inflation driven by soaring food prices has pushed seven million Nigerians into poverty, the World Bank said. In... Read more

16 Jun, 2021