EU Strengthens Ties with South Africa through €4.7 Billion Investment
The EU has announced a €4.7 billion investment package for South Africa aimed at enhancing cooperation in energy, healthcare, and...
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Fuel Shortage Threatens Bolivia’s Soy Harvest and Agricultural Stability
Bolivia's soy farmers are facing a severe fuel shortage that impacts their harvest capabilities. This issue, linked to declining foreign...
CBOT Corn Futures Increase Amid Lower Argentine Harvest Estimates
CBOT corn futures rose following reduced Argentine harvest estimates and a weak dollar. May corn settled at $4.65-1/4 per bushel....
Raw Sugar Prices Rise Amid India and Brazil Production Concerns; Cocoa Falls
Raw sugar futures rose by 2.1% amidst dry weather in Brazil and lower production forecasts in India. Cocoa futures declined,...
IMF Commends Guyana on Economic Management and Development Strategies
The IMF commended Guyana's economic management and praised its sustainable development framework during a recent report. Vice President Dr. Bharrat...
Phased Increase of VAT in South Africa: Economic Implications and Challenges
South Africa will incrementally increase the VAT from 15% to 16% by April 2026, aiming to close a fiscal deficit...
Sierra Leone’s GDP Growth Expected to Accelerate in 2025
Sierra Leone's GDP growth is forecasted to rise from 4.1% in 2024 to 4.5% in 2025, driven by increased private...
Trump Trade War Positively Impacts Brazil’s Agribusiness Sector
Brazil's agribusiness, particularly SLC Agricola, is benefiting from the U.S.-China trade war, with increased demand for Brazilian soybeans and cotton....
Maximizing Pressure: Timing the U.S. Strategy on Iran’s Oil Exports
The Biden administration has reinstated "maximum pressure" on Iran, focusing on new sanctions to disrupt the country's oil exports, which...
Finance Minister Advocates for Internal Solutions at Bank of Ghana
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has instructed the Bank of Ghana to seek internal solutions, including asset sales, for...
