Zimbabwe’s Foreign Currency Earnings Rise to 16.2 Billion US Dollars in 2025
Zimbabwe recorded a notable increase in foreign currency earnings in 2025, reaching 16.2 billion US dollars, ...
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Tag: diaspora remittances
Why South Africa’s Trade Choices Now Matter More Than Ever for Africa
In May, Trump moved to introduce a 5% tax on diaspora remittances, money African immigrants send ...
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Egypt’s Foreign Reserves Reach Historic High Following Economic Recovery
Egypt’s net international reserves (NIRs) have risen to a historic peak of 50.07 billion US dollars ...
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Ten African Countries Where Remittances Surpass Export Earnings
In 2024, remittances from Africans abroad overtook export revenues in at least ten African countries, underscoring ...
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OPINION | How Washington’s New Tax Plan Could Cost Africa Billions in Remittances
Anew bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives is sending shockwaves across Africa. The legislation, ...
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Zimbabwe’s Budget Banks on Agriculture and Exports for Growth
Zimbabwe's Finance Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, presented the 2025 National Budget on 28 November 2024 under ...
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Rethinking the Roof: A New Vision for Zimbabwe’s Housing Market
Zimbabwe's housing sector is at a crossroads, burdened by skyrocketing property prices, inaccessible mortgage systems, and ...
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UK-Zimbabwe Business Expo 2024 to Showcase Top Zimbabwean Enterprises to UK Market
On 5th October 2024, the UK-Zimbabwe Business Expo will convene at the Bethel Convention Centre in ...
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Nigeria’s Economic Lifeline: Harnessing Diaspora Remittances for Recovery
Nigeria’s economy is on a precarious path, with dwindling export income, mounting debt, and a fast-depreciating ...
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