African Payments Innovator NALA Secures Key Licences from the Bank of Uganda
African payments company NALA has received both the Payment Service Provider (PSP) and Payment System Operator ...
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Africa’s Next Move: Leveraging Diaspora Power for Jobs and Innovation
In 2025, the world is shifting beneath Africa’s feet. The return of Donald Trump to the ...
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Zimbabwe’s Economic Growth Expected to Rebound to 6%, Says IMF
Zimbabwe’s economy is projected to expand by 6% in 2025, according to the International Monetary Fund ...
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How Zimbabwe’s Diaspora Can Unlock Generational Wealth Through Capital Markets
Every year, Zimbabwe’s diaspora remits well over a billion US dollars to family back home. Most ...
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ICAZ 2025 Conference to Highlight Zimbabwe’s Fintech and Investment Prospects
The Financial Markets Indaba (FMI), in strategic partnership with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe ...
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Mukuru Secures Deposit-Taking Microfinance Licence to Advance Financial Inclusion in Zimbabwe
Mukuru, a prominent financial services company, has announced the acquisition of a deposit-taking microfinance licence, a ...
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Unlocking the Economic Potential of the African Diaspora: A Catalyst for UK and Africa’s Economic Growth
In an increasingly interconnected world, the influence of diaspora communities on the global economy has become ...
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UK-Zimbabwe Business Expo 2024 Set to Commence Tomorrow in Birmingham, UK
The UK-Zimbabwe Business Expo 2024 is scheduled to commence tomorrow in Birmingham, UK, and is poised ...
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Slight Dip in African Remittances, but Future Growth Expected
In 2023, remittance flows to Sub-Saharan Africa reached a substantial $54 billion, representing a slight decline ...
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Panel Discussion: Harnessing diaspora markets for Africa at the Nyaradzo Group Investment and Trade Fair
This week we share a panel discussion with some of Zimbabwe's top private sector firms which ...
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