IMF raises global growth forecast for 2025, but warns against protectionism
Global growth is expected to improve slightly this year, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) raising its forecast by one-tenth…
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African philanthropy: Catalyzing funding to accelerate Africa’s transformation- Gbenga Oyebode
For decades, Africa has grappled with a legacy of colonialism, political instability, and uneven economic development, leading to perceptions of…
EU offers Cameroon $96 million loan to improve infrastructure.
The European Union pledged Tuesday to lend 91 million euros ($96 million) to Cameroon over the next three years to…
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala campaigns for second term and emerges as the lone contender for WTO Director-General
The current Director General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has signified interest to run for a second…
Kenya will resume abandoned tax measures, threatening turmoil
A revised version of the controversial eco-levy tax will soon be tabled in Kenya’s Parliament. Speaking to Citizen TV Kenya,…
Mastercard, Kalabash54 launch travel card in Nigeria, Ghana
Mastercard has collaborated with Kalabash54, the fintech subsidiary of one of West Africa’s online travel tech companies, Wakanow Group, to…
TCA appoints Antoinette Tesha as Investment Director
Trade Catalyst Africa (TCA), has appointed Ms Antoinette Tesha as its Investment Director. With a robust background in investment, finance,…
BankservAfrica, UnionPay International partners to enhance eCommerce transactions in Africa
BankservAfrica and UnionPay International (UPI), have joined forces to facilitate easier and safer e-Commerce transactions for UPI cardholders across Africa’s online merchants. UnionPay operates…