China’s Infrastructure-Heavy Model for African Growth Is Failing
In Ethiopia and Kenya, the attractive illusion of the “China model” has had grave financial consequences. The strategy of “infrastructure-led
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Gold price hits record high amid US-China tensions, COVID-19 pandemic
The gold price surged to a record high on Monday, fuelled by the novel coronavirus pandemic and geopolitical tensions between
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AfCFTA could boost continent’s income by $450b – World Bank
A new report by the World Bank says the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has the potential to increase
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Trade, technology and security at risk in US-China feud
They have the largest economies in the world. They spend more than anyone else on their militaries. From high-tech chips
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Analysis: How hot could US-China ‘Cold War’ get?
In the case of the United States and China, the two powers are selectively but rapidly ‘decoupling’ from each other.
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Coronavirus: Northern Ireland Economy ‘declining at a much Slower Rate’
Economic output in Northern Ireland continued to decline in June but at a much slower rate, an Ulster Bank survey
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Natural Gas Futures down 1.16% in afternoon Trade
In the futures market, natural gas for July delivery touched an intraday high of Rs 136.70 and an intraday low
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UK-China ties freeze with debate over Huawei, Hong Kong
Only five years ago, then-British Prime Minister David Cameron was celebrating a “golden era” in U.K.-China relations, bonding with President
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India may go beyond China to Cut Cheap Shipments
Measures such as nominating specific ports for clearance of goods that India wants to curb can lower or even erode
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Brexit: UK set to nominate Liam Fox to lead World Trade Organization
The UK government is set to nominate former cabinet minister Liam Fox as a candidate to lead the World Trade
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Amazon announces The Climate Pledge Fund with initial $2b contribution
E-commerce company, Amazon has announced The Climate Pledge Fund with the aim to support the development of sustainable technologies and
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China: Economy More Resilient than Deemed
Widespread lockdowns and border closures to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus have interrupted global supply chains and largely
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Ghana’s Deputy Trade Minister Resigns over breach of COVID-19 Protocols
Source: GITFIConline.com By: Isaac Newton Tetteh Accra- Mr. Carlos Ahinkra, has resigned from his position as Deputy Minister, incharge of
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Petrol sold to Nigeria from Europe ‘dirtier’ than Black Market ‘bush’ fuel
Samples from illegal refineries in Niger delta found to be of a higher quality than imported petrol in new analysis
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UN, Telcos in Africa take on Covid-19 with AI and digital service
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa joined forces with a group of telecoms operating in Africa to reach over
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