Sassou-N’Guesso begins fifth term as Congo president
Denis Sassou-N’guesso was formally inaugurated on Thursday as president of the Republic of the Congo after securing victory in the […]
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Econet, owned by Masiyiwa, surpasses long-established rival in dollar-based exchange trade
Strive Masiyiwa, the founder of Econet Wireless, has played a central role in reshaping Zimbabwe’s capital markets after the US
Government pays off outstanding UK scholarship debts
The Ghana Scholarships Authority has confirmed that government has disbursed first-quarter funding to the Ghana High Commission in the United
Cameroon strengthens gold mining controls, focuses on foreign operators
Gold mining firms in Cameroon are now subject to tougher requirements as authorities step up monitoring of halted operations in
Julius Malema receives five-year prison sentence in South Africa.
Julius Malema, aged 45, has received a five-year prison sentence after being convicted of unlawfully possessing a firearm and discharging
Fuel prices increase in Kenya as supply pressures intensify.
Fuel prices in Kenya have been increased following a new adjustment announced on Tuesday by the country’s energy regulator. The
India suffers setback in Zambia mineral negotiations as cobalt and copper talks stall.
Negotiations between India and Zambia over access to strategic mineral resources have hit a roadblock, reportedly due to Zambia’s failure
China posts stronger-than-anticipated economic growth despite global shock from Iran war.
In the first quarter of the year, China recorded stronger-than-expected economic growth, even as global markets absorbed shocks linked to
Japan commits $10bn support for Asian nations amid oil crisis.
A $10 billion support package has been pledged by Japan to assist neighbouring Asian nations in securing energy supplies, particularly
Canadian mining firm expands into Mauritania as major gold mine output drops.
In a move to diversify its gold sector, Mauritania has granted five gold exploration licences to Montage Gold, as the