South Africa Plans Increased Spending on Health and Defense Amid U.S. Aid Cuts
South Africa intends to increase health and defense budgets and raise VAT by 0.5% due to U.S. aid cuts, stressing...
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Nubank Introduces Free Instant Transfers in Colombia
Nubank has partnered with Redeban to offer instant, free transfers for users in Colombia. The feature allows transactions to and...
The Controversy Surrounding Lalit Modi’s Citizenship in Vanuatu
Lalit Modi, founder of the IPL, has faced significant controversies, leading to his relocation to London. Recently, he applied to...
Professor Hanke Identifies Zimbabwe’s ZiG as Second Worst Currency Globally
Professor Steve Hanke ranks Zimbabwe's ZiG as the second worst currency worldwide, losing 50% of its value in ten months,...
Tanzania’s Budget Proposals: Praises and Concerns Over Increased Borrowing
The Tanzanian budget proposal for the 2025/26 fiscal year amounts to Sh57.04 trillion, raising concerns among stakeholders about the reliance...
Telefónica to Divest Stake in Colombia Telecom to Millicom for $400 Million
Telefónica announced the sale of its 67.5% stake in Colombia Telecom to Millicom for $400 million. This decision supports Telefónica's...
Building Trust in the Crypto Sector in Nigeria: Azasend’s Leadership
Azasend is a prominent multi-asset platform in Nigeria, streamlining cryptocurrency transactions through direct bank integration, transparent pricing, and a focus...
I&M Bank Rwanda Reports 74% Increase in Net Profit for 2024
I&M Bank Plc achieved a 74% rise in net profit for 2024, reaching Rwf18.6 billion. Asset growth and strategic initiatives...
Mastercard Economics Institute’s 2025 Economic Outlook for Nigeria: Navigating Change
The Mastercard Economics Institute's 2025 Economic Outlook for Nigeria forecasts a GDP growth of 2.9% and a 6% increase in...
Ecuador’s CONAIE Shifts Support Towards Leftist Candidate Gonzalez
The CONAIE, Ecuador's major Indigenous organization, has declined support for President Daniel Noboa in favor of leftist candidate Luisa Gonzalez,...
