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Four months after Turkish company Albayrak began operations, sanitation and waste management in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire, Congo, have not yielded visible improvements. Rubbish continues to accumulate on pavements, highlighting ongoing unsanitary conditions. The Ministry of Urban Sanitation is collaborating with international institutions to address the situation and promote responsible behavior through a national sanitation policy. […]
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has authorized nine firms to conduct inspections of imported goods prior to shipment from exporting countries. This initiative is part of KEBS’s consumer protection and quality assurance program. The Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) program aims to ensure imported goods meet Kenyan standards through inspections conducted either in the […]
The World Bank has pledged $400 million to Lesotho to promote inclusive growth within the nation. The commitment aims to bolster human capital development and increase employment prospects. This financial support is intended to facilitate programs focused on enhancing education and skills, alongside fostering an environment conducive to business growth and private sector involvement. Education […]
Nigeria has secured a permanent seat on the Board of the African Central Bank, a development officials say places the nation at the center of efforts to unify monetary systems and strengthen financial governance across Africa. The country also maintains representation on the Board of the Technical Convergence Committee of the African Monetary Institute, a […]
Diageo shares experienced an increase in early London trading on Monday, January 12, 2026. This movement followed a Kenyan High Court decision regarding the planned sale of its East African beer unit. Kenyan Court Ruling on EABL Sale A Kenyan High Court has permitted regulatory review processes to proceed concerning Diageo’s planned sale of its […]
Kenya’s digital lending space has expanded with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) licensing 42 new Digital Credit Providers (DCPs), bringing the total to 195. This move follows previous licensing rounds in September 2025 and June, signaling the CBK’s efforts to formalize the sector. Digital Credit Providers offer services like short-term loans and financing via […]
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