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As recently as March 2018, the discussion of neither political reforms nor economic liberalization was inconceivable in the Ethiopian political context. The changes both may have been an internal party decision, particularly after the Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front’s (EPRDF’s)…
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Economic diversification and investment-driven growth have continued to make East Africa the region with the strongest economic growth on the continent, the latest report from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has disclosed. According to the…
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In many profound ways, Nigerians have voiced their displeasure regarding the direction of the country. Rising food prices, the economic crisis, and the endless political shenanigans are some of the reasons many Nigerians wonder if the nation is destined for…
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Zambia’s power company, ZESCO, is set to be among the first casualties of China’s takeover after defaulting on loan repayment, a report revealed. The report released by Africa Confidential – a United Kingdom (UK) based newsletter – titled: Bills, Bonds…
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A cartel of smugglers in Ghana is making brisk business, stealing fertilizers the government of Ghana is subsidizing and shipping them to neighbouring countries for immediate sale. The government, in 2017, announced a National Fertilizer Subsidy Programme for farmers amid…
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ANC in fear of mass rejection as national election approaches South Africa’s ruling party, African National Congress (ANC), fears a mass rejection at the national election, next year, just as the country’s economy continues to struggle. South African economy, early…
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REGIDESO, a public company established by the Democratic Republic of the Congo government, is charged with the production and distribution of water to residential, commercial and industrial customers. It is a public utility firm founded in 1933 and operates within…
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British PM, German leader in six African countries for trade deals The British Prime Minister, Theresa May, and the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, earlier this week, toured six countries in Africa to strengthen bilateral agreements and sign new trade deals….
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Standard Chartered Bank launched a digital bank in Côte d’Ivoire earlier in the year. The bank has immediate plans to duplicate the strategy in other African markets. FUNDISIWE MASEKO speaks to Jaydeep Gupta, the bank’s Regional Head for Retail…
Continue readingThe African National Congress and President Cyril Ramaphosa appear determined to lower the fuel price – in the midst of raising it – with Business Tech reporting that government is “actively seeking ways” to find a solution to the problem….
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