Food Retailers Stand to Gain Amid Inflation Pressures in South Africa
As South Africa's economy recovers, the food sector anticipates changes benefitting either producers or retailers. Lower interest rates and GDP...
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Ghana Gold Board Bill 2025 Submitted to Parliament for Review
The Ghana Gold Board Bill 2025 aims to create a regulatory body for gold trade in Ghana to enhance transparency,...
Impending VAT Increase in South Africa: Implications for the Insurance Sector
South Africa's planned VAT increase to 15.5% and subsequently to 16% is poised to raise insurance costs significantly, affecting policyholders...
Fact-Checking Aproko Doctor’s Claims on Nigeria’s HIV Statistics
Dr. Chinonso Egemba's claims about Nigeria's HIV statistics are incorrect. He asserted Nigeria has the second-highest number of HIV cases,...
Rate Cut Speculations Rise as South Africa’s Inflation Stabilizes
Speculations rise for a 25 basis point rate cut by South African Reserve Bank due to stabilized inflation and a...
Kawa Fund Aims to Aid Small Cocoa Producers in Brazil with $176 Million Initiative
Four Brazilian organizations have initiated the Kawa fund to raise 1 billion reais ($176 million) by 2030 for loans to...
Concerns Over Proposed 15% Fuel Levy by Rwanda’s Government
On March 19, MPs expressed concerns over a proposed 15% fuel levy by the government. This levy seeks to replace...
Key Updates on South Africa VAT Rate in 2025 Budget Announcement
The South African Revenue Service has revealed the 2025 budget, which includes an increase in the VAT rate. Other amendments...
Exploring the Untapped Billion-Dollar Opportunities in Africa
Africa is filled with untapped resources and opportunities yet continues to face economic challenges. Key sectors such as agribusiness, manufacturing,...
Argentina’s Lower House Approves Milei’s IMF Emergency Decree
Argentina's Lower House approved President Javier Milei's Emergency Decree facilitating further IMF borrowing for Central Bank reserves. The vote had...
