CK Hutchison’s Panama Canal Ports Sale to BlackRock Triggers Chinese Backlash
CK Hutchison's sale of Panama Canal ports to BlackRock has incited severe criticism from China. The $23 billion deal heightens...
economics
Brazil’s Lula Proposes Tax Cuts for Middle Class Amid Low Approval Ratings
Brazil's Lula proposes an income tax exemption for workers earning under BRL5,000 to fulfill a campaign pledge and address low...
U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Argentina Celebrates Approval of IMF Agreement
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Argentina has welcomed the recent IMF agreement ratification by the Chamber of Deputies as...
Namibia’s Economy Grows to N$245 Billion in 2024, Despite Industry Contractions
Namibia's economy expanded to N$245.1 billion in 2024, reflecting a growth of N$16.2 billion from 2023. The growth rate declined...
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...
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...
