Finance
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Zimbabwe replaces dollar with gold-backed currency
Zimbabwe’s central bank has launched a new “structured currency” backed by gold, as it seeks to tackle sky-high inflation and…
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Idris Elba to build smart eco-city in Sierra Leone
Idris Elba has embarked on a new passion project – turning a remote island off the coast of Sierra Leone into a futuristic…
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Why Ghana should partner top lithium miners
The government of Ghana should seriously consider partnering with top lithium miners in order to tap into their expertise and…
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How Africa can fix high debts & collapsing currencies
Highly indebted African countries are facing stark trade-offs between servicing expensive debt, supporting high and growing development needs, and stabilising…
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US-Africa trade deals hit a record $14.2 billion
The United States said Wednesday, Dec 13, that it had signed record trade deals with Africa this year, worth a…
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How Africa can make most of diaspora finance —Tsitsi Masiyiwa
The African diaspora is the biggest funder of change on the continent. Since remittances are informal, often unreported, and narrowly…
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South Africa may topple Nigeria as Africa’s biggest economy
South Africa is set to briefly overtake Nigeria and Egypt as the continent’s largest economy next year, International Monetary Fund…
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IMF wants a “stronger voice” for Africa on its Executive Board
Sub-Saharan Africa will have a “stronger voice” at the International Monetary Fund with a third seat on the global lender’s…
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Lawrence Ankrah – why diaspora Africans avoid insurance policies
Life insurance is a contract with an insurance company. In an exchange for premiums (payment), the insurance company provides a…
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Shift focus to blue economy to foster economic growth – Dr. Osei Bonsu Dickson
Dr. Osei Bonsu Dickson, Director of Policy and Chairman of the Joint Ministerial Committee on National Integrated Maritime Strategy (NIMS),…
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