Surge in Opium Prices in Afghanistan: Profits for Crime Syndicates Amid Farmer Hardship
Opium prices in Afghanistan have risen tenfold since a 2022 drug ban, with current costs reaching $750 per kilogram. Organized...
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U.S. Penny Production Halts While St. Kitts Adopts Higher Minimum Coinage
President Trump has instructed the U.S. Treasury to halt penny production due to its high cost and low value. The...
Rebranding of South Africa’s Project Thusano to Kgala Amid Irregular Expenditure Accountability
The South African skills transfer program Project Thusano, associated with R1.7 billion irregular expenditure, has been renamed Project Kgala. The...
Valaris Jack-Up Rig Valaris 144 Arrives in Angola for Major Contracts
Valaris Ltd.'s jack-up rig Valaris 144 has arrived in Angola to begin drilling contracts, including a single well contract worth...
Brazil’s Inflation Surpasses 5%, Prompting Central Bank Rate Hike
Brazil's annual inflation has surpassed 5%, prompting the central bank to raise interest rates. The inflation rate hit 5.06% in...
Miata Metals Initiates Diamond Drilling Program at Sela Creek Gold Project
Miata Metals Corp. has launched a 10,000 meter diamond drilling program at the Sela Creek Gold Project in Suriname, focusing...
Playson Expands Brazilian Market Presence Through KTO Partnership
Playson has expanded its presence in Brazil through a partnership with KTO, delivering top-ranking games via the Bragg HUB. This...
South Africa to Remove Luxury Duty on Smartphones Below 2500 Rand
South Africa plans to eliminate the luxury excise duty on smartphones under 2,500 rand from April 2025 to support digital...
Economic Experts Discuss Revenue Strategies and Challenges in Ghana’s 2025 Budget
The article discusses Ghana's 2025 Budget presented by Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson, highlighting revenue generation strategies, particularly from the...
GRA Data Disputes Dr. Amin Adam’s Claims of Non-Implementation of Betting Tax
The Ghana Revenue Authority's data indicates that the 10% betting withholding tax was implemented by the Akufo-Addo administration, generating significant...
