Decline in U.S. Consumer Confidence Threatens Economic Growth
A recent University of Michigan survey has revealed a 10.5% drop in U.S. consumer confidence, raising alarms about future economic...
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Mnangagwa Offers $150,000 Winning Bonus for Warriors’ Matches
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has pledged a $150,000 bonus per victory for Zimbabwe's Warriors in their FIFA World Cup qualifiers. If...
Discovering the Cultural Richness and Historical Legacy of Ethiopia
Ethiopia is a country rich in culture and history, offering diverse attractions such as trekking in the Simien Mountains, exploring...
Brazil’s Central Bank Increases Interest Rates to Tackle Inflation
Brazil's Central Bank has raised interest rates to 14.25% to combat inflation, with concerns about rising consumer prices and economic...
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...
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...
