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Sudan Looks to Gold to Boost Economy, Denies Russian Smuggling

Sudan’s military rulers this week announced an emergency committee to address the country’s collapsing economy and pointed to its gold mining as a possible boost. Sudan’s ambassador to Russia has denied reports that Moscow has been smuggling gold from ...

South Africa most unequal country in the world: World Bank report

WASHINGTON— South Africa is the most unequal country in the world, with race playing a determining factor in a society here 10 percent of the population owns more than 80 percent of the wealth, aWorld Bank report said.“South Africa … is the most unequa...

Uganda Coffee Producers Split Over Withdrawal From International Coffee Organization

Coffee farmer Robert Kabushenga in Uganda’s Wakiso district is among the coffee producers who are upset about the country’s decision last month to withdraw from the International Coffee Organization, or ICO.Uganda says tariffs and other barriers restri...

Western Cape Agriculture on impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Western Cape agricultural trade

On Monday, 7 March 2022, I met with Agri Western Cape, Vinpro, WOSA, the Fresh Producers Exporters Forum, GrainSA, the South African Table Grapes Industry, Citrus Growers Association, and the Wool Growers Association. I did so because I am concerne...

Morocco Seizes 1.4 Tonnes Of Cannabis, Arrests Two Suspects

RABAT– The Moroccan police, yesterday seized 1.4 tonnes of cannabis, and arrested two suspects, for alleged links to an international drug trafficking network, official...

Libya Oil Production Falls After 2 Crucial Fields Shut Down

Libya's national oil company said Sunday that an armed group has shut down two crucial oil fields, causing the country's daily production of oil...

Can African Oil Producers Take Advantage of Increasing Oil Prices?

Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the sanctions that followed, has pushed the price of oil to over $100 per barrel, the highest level in eight years. But, it's also opened an opportunity for African oil producers like Nigeria, Angola, Libya, and Algeri...

Ukraine Crisis: Will African Oil Producers Take Advantage of Increasing Oil Prices?

Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the sanctions that followed, has pushed the price of oil to over $100 per barrel, the highest level in eight years. But, it's also opened an opportunity for African oil producers like Nigeria, Angola, Libya, and Algeri...

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Repo Rate Remains Unchanged at 6.75 Percent: Bank of Namibia’s Decision to Safeguard Currency Peg

Windhoek: The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has maintained the repo rate at 6.75 percent for the next two months. The central bank announced this decision on Wednesday, stating that the unchanged rate aims to sustain the peg between the Namibian Dollar and th...
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Ethiopia and Kenya Sign Memorandum to Boost Border Trade

Addis Ababa: Ethiopia and Kenya have signed an implementation memorandum of agreement to facilitate trade relations between the two countries and ensure that people living in the border area can access essential daily commodities without any supply di...

Value Addition on Rice Key to Boosting Income and Nutrition in Kenya

Nairobi: Paddy rice production in Kenya has doubled over the past six years, increasing from 116,000 metric tons in 2018 to 244,000 metric tons in 2023. However, the national rice self-sufficiency rate remains below 20 percent, indicating a continued ...

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MTC Salute Boxing Academy Prepares for High-Stakes Weekend Matches

Windhoek - The MTC Salute Boxing Academy is gearing up for a significant weekend, with six of its boxers participating in matches both in domestic and international arenas. This weekend's lineup includes Nathanael Kakololo, Lazarus Shaningwa, Jonas Ma...