Nigeria’s Central Bank Elevates Policy Rate to 26.75% Amid Inflationary Pressures
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has once again escalated its monetary policy rate, this time ...
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South African Reserve Bank Holds Repo Rate Steady Amid Economic Challenges
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) opted to maintain its main repo rate at 8.25%, marking ...
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Focus on Small-Business Growth to Unlock Africa’s Potential
More needs to be done to stimulate the growth of small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMEs) ...
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Tanzania Inaugurates Eastern Africa’s First Electric Train
Tanzania has inaugurated Eastern Africa's first electric train, marking a significant advancement in the region's transportation ...
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Ethiopia’s Coffee Exports Reach $1.43 Billion in Record Year
Ethiopia's coffee exports generated a substantial $1.43 billion in revenue during the 2023/24 Ethiopian fiscal year, ...
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Nigeria Suspends Taxes on Food Imports to Tackle Inflation
Nigeria has announced a suspension of taxes on certain food imports, including wheat and maize, for ...
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Ghana Proposes New Debt Restructuring Plan to International Bondholders
Ghana has submitted a fresh proposal to its international bondholders in an effort to advance the ...
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Connecting Africa: The Benefits of a Single Air Transport Market for Airlines
The Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), an ambitious initiative of the African Union (AU) under ...
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The Southern African Times Appoints Nothando Ndlovu as New Editor of Mining
The Southern African Times is delighted to announce the appointment of Nothando Nonhlanhla Ndlovu as the ...
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Democratic Republic of Congo Central Bank Maintains Policy Rate
On Friday during a meeting of its Committee on Monetary Policy (CPM), the central bank of ...
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