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Australia invests Sh10 trillion in Tanzania mining industry

Australia invests Sh10 trillion in Tanzania mining industry

The Australian High Commission said yesterday that mining contracts signed with Australian companies in the past two years are valued at over Sh10 trillion ($3.6 billion), according to a recent estimate from the Tanzanian government.

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Kenya and Malaysia Deepen Digital Ties Ahead of Tech Symposium in Nairobi

Kenya and Malaysia Deepen Digital Ties Ahead of Tech Symposium in Nairobi

Eng. Tanui hosted a Malaysian delegation to strengthen digital collaboration, explore export opportunities, and prepare for a tech symposium fostering Kenya-Malaysia partnerships in innovation. ICT and Digital Economy Principal Secretary Eng. John Tanui met a

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Digital Retail Africa 2025

Digital Retail Africa 2025

The retail industry is undergoing rapid transformation, and the upcoming Digital Retail Africa 2025 is set to prepare businesses for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Taking place on 30 January 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention

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Closing MSME finance gap in Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal

Closing MSME finance gap in Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal

Swedfund has invested EUR 20 million in Compagnie Financière Africaine (COFINA).  The company is a leading mesofinance institution that provides loans to businesses in West and Central Africa. The new investment will  enable COFINA to

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2025-27 MTEF: LCCI raises concerns over impacts on businesses

2025-27 MTEF: LCCI raises concerns over impacts on businesses

The key parameters and assumptions of the 2025-27 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) are overly optimistic considering the prevailing economic and social indicators, the Director-General of Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Dr Chinyere Almona,

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Nigeria must tackle high cargo inspection challenges to boost trade, says Okonjo-Iweala

Nigeria must tackle high cargo inspection challenges to boost trade, says Okonjo-Iweala

The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, said there is an urgent need for Nigeria to embark on reforms in customs practices aimed at improving trade flow and reducing delays at

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Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery allegedly begins petrol exports to West Africa – Report

Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery allegedly begins petrol exports to West Africa – Report

Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery, owned by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has begun the export of refined petroleum products to neighbouring West African countries. This is according to a newspaper report by Bloomberg on Tuesday. However,

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Promote Egypt as tourist destination, airline tells agents

Promote Egypt as tourist destination, airline tells agents

The Egyptian Air Country Manager, Amr Basha, has called on Nigerian travel agents to help promote Egypt as a key tourism attraction site. Basha made this appeal in a statement showcasing a strategic engagement the

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MultiChoice Partners Ghana Hotels Association with Strategic Agreement

MultiChoice Partners Ghana Hotels Association with Strategic Agreement

MultiChoice Ghana has signed a strategic dealership agreement with the Ghana Hotels Association, aimed at enhancing the entertainment experience for hotel guests across the country. This partnership will enable hotel guests to access premium local

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Rabat Hosts Key Meetings on Advancing AfCFTA through Digital Innovation, Economic Diversification

Rabat Hosts Key Meetings on Advancing AfCFTA through Digital Innovation, Economic Diversification

The 39th and 27th sessions of the Intergovernmental Committees of Senior Officials and Experts (ICSOE) for North and West Africa began on Tuesday in Rabat, aiming to strengthen regional integration and economic resilience. Representatives from 22