Non–traditional exports of Zambia rise
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· Increased agricultural exports in June resulted in Zambia’s non-traditional exports (NTEs) rising by 11.3 percent to over K2.51 billion from about K2.2...
Niger Delta residents upset with the new oil law
Niger Delta, with its hydrocarbon-rich subsoil, provides Nigeria with most of its dollar revenues.
But the residents are distressed with the environmental pollution,...
Second Coup in Burkina Faso in eight months
Burkina Faso continues to face political turmoil witnessing the second coup within a year. Militants took over Burkina Faso's state broadcaster on September 30th night to...
Cameroon to up fish production
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· Cameroon, concerned about the high import of fish by the country, entailing huge outflow of foreign exchange is...
Chad extends the transition period
The national reconciliation dialogue forum of Chad has announced the extension of the transition period toward democratic elections. Some of the other significant announcements...
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi ratifies Islamic credit facilities with FAB
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· Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi ratified an Islamic credit facilities agreement signed between Egypt’s Ministry of Finance...
Aircraft spare parts exempted from paying 7% Customs Duty in Nigeria
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After many deliberations stretched over years, the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has waived the mandatory seven per cent surcharge that...
Ethio telecom to increase customer base; unfolds new strategy
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In the 2022-23 fiscal year, Ethio Telecom plans to increase its subscriber base by 10.3% to reach 73.5 million subscribers. The company...
The postponement of CHOGM 2021 a harsh blow to Rwanda’s ailing economy
The postponement of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Chogm 2021) is a a severe blow to Rwanda’s ailing economy, which is already...
Mozambique Prez retains PM: New cabinet lean and mean
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Mozambique's President Filipe Nyusi kept Carlos Agostinho do Rosário as prime minister and Adriano Maleiane as minister of finance on Friday as...
