Blogs
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Africa Braces for Impact as EU Carbon Border Tax Set to Hit Exports
The European Union’s long-teased “carbon border tax”, the CBAM is moving into its definitive phase…
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Debt Battle: Kenya and IMF Clash Over Loan-Terms
Kenya has officially entered follow-up discussions with the IMF as it seeks a new programme to support…
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Ethiopia Switches Course: From Commercial to Concessional Loans
Ethiopia is negotiating with its creditors to convert commercial loans into concessional loans, loans with…
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Africa Mobilizes $1.5 Billion, Charts Path to Close $170 Billion Infrastructure Gap at Luanda Summit
By John Chola In a powerful move toward financial self-reliance, African leaders and financial institutions…
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$250 Million Saudi Fund Targets Africa’s Next Tech Unicorns
Saudi Arabia, through the Mara Group, has launched a US$250 million fund to invest in growth-stage African…
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Trump Meets Xi: Trade War Takes a Breather
On October 30, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Busan,…
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Nigeria & South Africa Exit Global Money Laundering Watchlist
In late October 2025, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) officially removed Nigeria and South Africa from its “grey…
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MTN Ignites Digital Innovation: ICT Connect Expo Showcases Future-Ready Partnerships
By John Chola MTN Zambia has unveiled the ICT Connect Expo, a dynamic two-day showcase…
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October inflation slow down to 11.9%
By Derrick Silimina The Zambia Statistics Agency says annual inflation for October 2025 has decreased…
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Standard Chartered Exits Zambian Retail Banking, Sells Unit to FNB in Strategic Shift
By John Chola In a significant move reshaping Zambia’s financial sector, Standard Chartered PLC has…