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Botswana’s Diamond Economy at Crossroads: Stress on Cutting and Polishing for More Export Realisation

Botswana’s Diamond Economy at Crossroads: Stress on Cutting and Polishing for More Export Realisation

(4 Minutes Read) To give the economy a small boost, Botswana's president has called for diamonds to be polished and cut locally. However, Botswana needs...
Data from the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS) showed an increase in Egypt's tobacco and tobacco paper imports during the first quarter of this year, compared to the same period last year.

Egypt Imports More Tobacco

(3 Minutes Read) Tobacco and tobacco paper imports are among Egypt's most important raw material imports, with their total value declining during the first quarter...
The Government of Ghana is to take legal action against JMC Projects, an Indian construction company, under Kalpataru Group, for taking USD 29.6 million, as part payment to construct the 113km Sevelugu-Walewale road, but failed to execute the project. 

Ghana Books Indian Infra Company for Attempting to Collect Additional Funds: Company Refutes Allegation

(3 Minutes Read) The contract, worth USD 158 million, was awarded in 2022 and expected to be completed within 42 months in December 2025, but...
Bank of Ghana to Roll Out Digital Lending Regulations by August 2025 to Curb Online Exploitation

Bank of Ghana to Roll Out Digital Lending Regulations by August 2025 to Curb...

(3 Minutes Read) The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is set to release comprehensive digital lending guidelines by August 2025, aimed at curbing the exploitation of...
UNICEF Urges Urgent Action Following Scabies Outbreak at Gambian Boarding School

UNICEF Urges Urgent Action Following Scabies Outbreak at Gambian Boarding School

(3 Minutes Read) The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has voiced deep concern over a recent scabies outbreak at Daara Madina Suwaneh Boarding School in...
Cameroon: Port of Douala Faces Operational Strain from Long-Stay Containers

Cameroon: Port of Douala Faces Operational Strain from Long-Stay Containers

(3 Minutes Read)  Nearly 2,500 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) are currently classified as “prolonged stay” at the Port of Douala's container terminal, according to internal...
Launched in Dar es Salaam, Anzia Ulipo reflects Yas’s dedication to creating endless digital possibilities, enabling innovation, and helping Tanzanians bring their ambitions to life in a rapidly evolving digital era.

“‘Anzia Ulipo’ Campaign Empowers Tanzanian Youth Through Innovation and Digital Tools”

(3 Minutes Read) Tanzania has launched a new initiative aimed at motivating its citizens, particularly the youth, to take initiative, embrace innovation, and make use...
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Bank of Tanzania Launches Two Key Systems to Strengthen Financial Services and Inclusion

(3 Minutes Read) The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has officially introduced two groundbreaking initiatives designed to improve the delivery of financial services across the country...
Professor Mkumbo emphasised that Tanzania is not seeking foreign investors to engage in small-scale retail operations, such as running shoe stores or selling produce. Instead, the government encourages investors with substantial capital who are capable of initiating transformative projects that will drive economic growth and create employment opportunities for Tanzanians.

Tanzania Urges Strategic Foreign Investment to Boost Economic Growth

(3 Minutes Read) The Tanzanian government has reiterated its appeal for large-scale, strategic foreign investments, cautioning against ventures that compete directly with local small businesses....
In its 2025 African Economic Outlook, the AfDB emphasised the need for Namibia to reduce its dependence on SACU revenues and volatile commodity exports by focusing on value addition in minerals, scaling infrastructure investment, and improving the business environment.

Namibia’s Growth Hinges on Reforms, Private Sector, and Value Addition – AfDB

(3 Minutes Read) The African Development Bank (AfDB) has urged Namibia to boost private sector participation and fast-track economic diversification to secure long-term sustainable growth....

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