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South African Farmers Development Association (SAFDA) CEO Dr Siyabonga Madlala expressed cautious optimism regarding the future of Tongaat Hulett in a recent interview with FORBES AFRICA. Discussions are currently underway among key stakeholders. Tongaat Hulett’s Potential Closure Madlala stated that all stakeholders are in agreement that Tongaat Hulett should not cease operations. He indicated receiving […]
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has initiated a nationwide tactical overhaul targeting illicit financial flows. This action is part of the Kenyan government’s effort to address concerns raised by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and remove the country from the grey list. The move aims to mitigate the negative economic consequences associated with […]
Conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Maria Lazar Faces Scrutiny Over Fundraising Conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Maria Lazar recently stated that “you can’t buy this court.” However, new reporting raises questions about this claim, as her campaign has received significant financial support from multiple billionaires. Campaign finance records reveal substantial maximum contributions from some of […]
The African Union’s 39th Ordinary Session is scheduled to take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on February 14–15. The summit’s theme is “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063,” the African Union’s flagship development blueprint. The African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) asserts that […]
The banking and financial sector in the Horn of Africa States region operates within a complex environment characterized by diverse economic structures, varying state capacities, and ongoing political and security challenges. Despite these difficulties, the sector has demonstrated progress and resilience while facing significant structural and institutional constraints. Financial Inclusion and Digital Services Expansion of […]
Nearly 70% of Africa’s economy operates within the informal sector, with millions of small traders, cross-border merchants, and micro-entrepreneurs primarily using cash for transactions. This reliance on cash creates vulnerabilities including theft, financial loss, and limited access to formal economic systems. Mukuru, a financial platform, aims to bridge the gap between Africa’s formal and informal […]
Fuel prices have decreased in Kenya, according to the Energy Petroleum and Regulatory Authority (EPRA). Several East African nations are also pursuing economic and infrastructure development initiatives. Fuel Price Adjustments in Kenya The Energy Petroleum and Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced reductions in the prices of super petrol, diesel, and kerosene. Super Petrol prices have […]
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