Zimbabweans Short-Changed As ZiG New Currency Resistance Grows
New Zimbabwe
DESPITE the recent launch of Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency by the Reserve Bank, many Zimbabweans are finding themselves priced out of the market yet again. Read more »
Zimbabwe's ZiG Currency Knocks Down Yearly Inflation to 3,2% - New Notes, Coins Released
New Zimbabwe
The recently introduced ZiG currency has exerted its impact on yearly inflation to 3,2% in a development consistent with current monetary trends, the Zimbabwe National Statistics… Read more »
Zimbabwe's Annual Inflation Surges to 57,5% As ZiG Knocks Down Monthly Rate
New Zimbabwe
THE yearly inflation rate for April 2024 increased to 57,5% on the back of expectations that it will decline significantly going forward owing to the impact of the newly introduced… Read more »
The Promising Horizon of Zimbabwe's Gold-Backed Currency
The Herald
Zimbabwe has taken a bold step forward with the introduction of its new gold-backed currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG). This move, underpinned by significant local, regional and… Read more »
Shell - Nigerian Govt Develops Divestment Framework
Premium Times
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) said the framework, which consists of seven cardinal pillars, would also guide other similar investments in the… Read more »
U.S. Chamber Delegation to Kenya Lays Groundwork for State Visit [press release]
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's U.S.-Africa Business Center led a three-day executive delegation to Nairobi, Kenya, to coincide with the visit of U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina… Read more »
Mai Mahiu-Narok Road Closed After Severe Crack Occurs
Capital FM
The Mai Mahiu - Narok road has been closed temporarily after a severe crack caused by flash floods occured. Read more »
Fuel Queues Will Be Cleared By Wednesday Across Nigeria - NNPCL
Premium Times
"Unfortunately, we experienced a three-day disruption in distribution due to logistical issues, which has since been resolved." Read more »
May Day to Be a Public Holiday
The Herald
The Government yesterday declared Thursday May 1 a public holiday to mark May Day. Read more »
Kenyans to Buy Cars in Shillings With the Launch of Japanese Auction in Naivasha
Business Day Africa
Kenyans now have the opportunity to procure Japanese automobiles using the local currency, shillings, with the inauguration of a car auction at the Naivasha Special Economic Zone… Read more »
Union Body Appeals for Peace, Economic Relief
Addis Standard
The Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Unions (CETU) has called upon the government to address persisting conflicts through peaceful negotiations and offer economic assistance to… Read more »
Young Middle-Class Nigerians Are Desperate to Leave the Country - Insights Into Why [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Since the 1980s, migration has been a part of the Nigerian middle-class psyche, catalysed by the usual suspects: high unemployment, security concerns, infrastructure gaps, and poor… Read more »
Central Vehicle Registry to Decentralise Operations
The Herald
The Central Vehicle Registry (CVR) will soon decentralise its driving licence operations to Bulawayo as part of efforts to decongest the Harare office. Read more »
New Minimum Wage Announcement Not Feasible On May 1 - Tuc President
Premium Times
The TUC earlier submitted N447,000 as the new minimum wage but we have harmonised our figure with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). Read more »
Govt, Islamic Development Bank Sign U.S.$295 Million Deal to Finance Roads
Nile Post
Finance Minister Matia Kasaijja who is attending the 2024 Islamic Development Bank Group annual meetings in Riyadh,Saudi Arabia has signed a financing agreement with the president… Read more »