Nigerian Oil Pipeline Sabotage Intrudes on Production Recovery Efforts
Nigerian oil production revival efforts are threatened by pipeline sabotage, jeopardizing investment and recovery. President Tinubu's state of emergency in...
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South African Rand Declines Following Central Bank’s Interest Rate Decision
The South African rand weakened as the central bank held the interest rate steady at 7.50%. The rand traded at...
PDVSA to Assume Control of Chevron Operations in Venezuela Amid Sanctions Rescission
PDVSA will take full control of crude production in Venezuela after Chevron's U.S. operational license was terminated by the Trump...
South Africa Maintains Interest Rates Amid Global Trade and Budget Risks
South Africa's central bank paused rate cuts, keeping the repo rate at 7.50% due to global trade risks and budget...
Decline in Argentina’s Consumer Confidence Indicator
Argentina's consumer confidence indicator fell to 44.11 in March 2025, its lowest this year, down from 47.4 in January. Each...
North East Regional Health Directorate Conducts 2024 Performance Review Meeting
The North East Regional Directorate of the Ghana Health Service held its 2024 annual performance review in Nalerigu, focusing on...
Critique of Zimbabwe’s Government Actions Regarding Informal Vendors
The Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Association criticizes the government's decision to remove vendors, warning that it will heighten economic...
Cheaper Loan Rates for SMEs Amid Rising Borrowing Costs for Others in Cameroon
By the end of Q3 2024, Cameroon saw its average bank loan rate drop to 8.29%, driven significantly by reduced...
Mastercard Economics Institute’s 2025 Economic Outlook for Kenya: Navigating Change
The Mastercard Economics Institute's report predicts a 4.7% GDP growth for Kenya in 2025, alongside a 4% rise in consumer...
Argentina’s Inflation Index in Need of Urgent Overhaul Due to Obsolete Components
Argentina's consumer price index remains outdated, with obsolete items distorting inflation figures. Calls for President Milei’s administration to update the...
