Now more than ever it seems we can’t live without plastic. Can we learn...
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April 10, 2020 — Editor’s note: As we continue to share stories of importance to the long-term well-being of people and...
Possible effects of El Nino on yellowfin tuna catch in Seychelles, says fisheries minister
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Seychelles had a total quota of 33,200 tonnes for this species of tuna. (Joe Laurence, Seychelles News Agency)Photo license
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Commerce Minister threatens to resign if…
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The Commerce Minister says the budget allocation of US$256,000 to support Liberian businesses is a drop in the ocean and has...
Haiti Today, America Tomorrow? – FPIF
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Haiti has descended into chaos. It’s had no president or parliament — and no elections either –for eight long years. Its...
Kenya mulls TikTok ban citing fraud, identity theft
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Kenya’s National Security Council is currently scrutinizing cybersecurity threats posed by TikTok.
Lawmakers are citing data privacy, cybersecurity threats, and TikTok’s potential...
Creative Economy in Africa on the rise
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The creative economy is one of the world’s fastest-growing sectors, creating employment and income for millions globally.
Africa is beginning to see...
Travesty against the State – Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for...
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Mining of black sand here by Chinese is angering locals who describe the act as travesty against the Republic of Liberia,...
DPD Laser and Multiserv partner to democratise parcel delivery to all South Africans
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AmCham Business Summit 2024 kicks off, trade ties top agenda
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Meg Whitman, US Ambassador to Kenya, highlights key investment opportunities in Kenya, particularly in the creative industry and clean energy.
She noted...
Air Seychelles clinches two accolades at World Travel Awards
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(Seychelles News Agency) - Air Seychelles, the national carrier, has clinched two accolades - the Indian Ocean's Leading Airline - Economy...
Zambia-Tanzania Trade Route Upgrade | UK’s $7.7m investment
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Zambia-Tanzania Trade Route expansion enjoys the support of senior government, diplomatic, and development sector officials.
The Nakonde/Tunduma border is one of the...
First Person: Crafting a new life after a devastating hurricane
44-year-old Vanessa Winston lives in Roseau, the capital of Dominica, where she runs a small-scale business primarily making bespoke, hand-made fashion accessories and, and...
LMA Commissioner designate unveils plans to boost coastal and inland transportation
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By: Nicholas D. Nimley, Journalist & Contributing Writer
Atty. Neto Z. Lighe, Commissioner-designate of the Liberian Maritime Authority, has unveiled what appears...
Kenyan shilling rise boosts investment confidence in 2024 Q1
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From January to March, investor confidence improved notably due to the stabilisation of the domestic currency (Kenyan Shilling), according to the...
non-tariff trade barriers| easing Kenya-Tanzania trade
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Non-tariff trade barriers are restrictions trade blocs impose to further their political and economic goals.
Kenya and Tanzania are working on resolving...
Floods in Kenya and Tanzania in 2024 wreak economic havoc
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Torrential rains have caused terrible floods in Kenya, causing the death toll to reach more than 200, and more than 280,000...
On 2nd Thoughts: How Gov’t Kills Local Businesses in Liberia
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By Othello B. Garblah
Ideally, business failure means a company ceasing operations because of its inability to make a profit or to...
Dubai WoodShow 2024: wood innovation meets investment
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March 3rd-7th expo underscores Dubai’s pivotal role as a global business hub.
It also highlights the vibrant dynamics of the wood industry,...
National Bank of Rwanda reports 39% jump in bank borrowers
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Surge in bank borrowers attributable to intensified awareness campaigns, and the introduction of innovative products.
Regulator reports a 40 per cent surge...
Immigration Is Good. Our Immigration Policy Should Reflect That.
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Originally published in Inside Sources.
Immigrants are good for this country. They work critical jobs, pay taxes, build businesses and introduce many...
Under President Samia Hassan, a new economic dawn emerges
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In 2022, investments in Tanzania rose by $3.16 billion between July and November.
Currently, Tanzania has stable economic diplomatic relations with global...
Tullow singles out Kenya Oil Project as key growth area
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Tullow’s 2023 operating revenue surpasses expectations with strengthened Group financial position through a cut in debt.
British firm has secured long-term capital...
Boakai leads officials to US-Africa Business Summit
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President Joseph Boakai in America for U.S.-Africa Business Summit.
By Kruah Thompson
Monrovia, Liberia, May 6, 2024 – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr.,...
Multi-banking in Kenya surges to 53%, competition intensifys
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In Kenya, the level of bank clients running two bank accounts stood at 53% in 2023 compared to 48.2% in the...
