Economic Policies

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South Africa Energy Agency admits $3 billion tariff error, consumers to bear the cost

South Africa Energy Agency admits $3 billion tariff err...

South Africa’s energy regulator has apologised for a 54 billion-rand ($3.1 billi...

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Ghana's economy rebounds significantly, reaching 6.3% in Q2 2025

Ghana's economy rebounds significantly, reaching 6.3% i...

Ghana's economy expanded by 6.3% year on year in the second quarter of 2025, up ...

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Egypt says Ethiopia’s new mega-dam is a threat to its water security

Egypt says Ethiopia’s new mega-dam is a threat to its w...

A day after Ethiopia inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Egy...

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Qatar restricts visa rules for Nigerians, limiting eligibility to women and families

Qatar restricts visa rules for Nigerians, limiting elig...

Qatar has introduced stricter visa requirements for Nigerian travelers, a move a...

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Best regional airports in Africa in 2025, according to latest ranking

Best regional airports in Africa in 2025, according to ...

Leading the rankings were three South African hubs — Cape Town International, Jo...

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7 Chinese nationals jailed in Malawi–South Africa human trafficking case

7 Chinese nationals jailed in Malawi–South Africa human...

The South African court has handed 20-year prison sentences to seven Chinese nat...

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Global military spending reaches record $2.7 trillion in 2024

Global military spending reaches record $2.7 trillion i...

Global military spending rose to an unprecedented $2.7 trillion in 2024 as wars ...

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New report warns Africa to avoid ‘new colonialism’ in green deals

New report warns Africa to avoid ‘new colonialism’ in g...

A new policy report has cautioned African countries to be careful in signing gre...

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Kenya sees lending surge after seven central bank rate reductions

Kenya sees lending surge after seven central bank rate ...

Kenya’s bank lending expanded at its fastest pace in a year in July, driven by a...

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Union strike halted in Nigeria after a meeting with the Dangote Refinery

Union strike halted in Nigeria after a meeting with the...

Strike by union workers in Nigeria has come to a halt after a meeting with the g...

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U.S. skilled worker visa freeze delays migration plans across regions, including Africa

U.S. skilled worker visa freeze delays migration plans ...

The United States has halted the issuance of new EB-3 immigrant visas for the re...

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From narcotic to nectar: How a psychoactive Kenyan plant is fueling a booming market

From narcotic to nectar: How a psychoactive Kenyan plan...

Khat, a plant indigenous to Kenya, with psychoactive properties, has become some...

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Ethiopia sets its sights on nuclear power as part of a $30 billion plan

Ethiopia sets its sights on nuclear power as part of a ...

Ethiopia is doubling down on its energy security goals with the planned construc...

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Nigeria faced with fuel scarcity scare: Unions warn of disruptions as Dangote refutes claims

Nigeria faced with fuel scarcity scare: Unions warn of ...

Nigeria may be staring down the barrel of another fuel scarcity crisis as Dangot...

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New study shows that internet networks are growing in Africa, but high phone costs limit accessibility

New study shows that internet networks are growing in A...

A new report from the GSMA highlights a significant paradox in Sub-Saharan Afric...

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Kenya plans to borrow $1 billion using debt for food swap

Kenya plans to borrow $1 billion using debt for food swap

Kenya plans to raise $1 billion through a debt-for-food security swap by March 2...

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