Economy

Nigeria inflation climbs to 28-year high

Nigeria's inflation kept climbing in March, reaching a 28-year high of 33.20% in annual terms, driven by soaring food and energy costs despite central bank rate hikes aimed at halting its ascent.

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Apple loses top phone maker spot to Samsung as iPhone shipments drop

Apple's smartphone shipments dropped about 10% in the first quarter of 2024, hurt by intensifying competition by Android smartphone makers aiming for the top spot, data from research firm IDC showed on Sunday.

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Niger, China sign crude oil MOU worth $400m: Niger State TV

Niger has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Chinese State-owned oil giant China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) worth $400 million linked to the sale of crude oil from its Agadem oilfield, Niger State television RTN reported this Friday.

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SA union challenges Sibanye-Stillwater retrenchment decision

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUM) has expressed its dismay at the recent retrenchment announcement by Sibanye-Stillwater, despite a buoyant international gold market.

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EU pledges Egypt $1.07 bn in financial aid

The European Union(EU) this Friday said it would provide Egypt with 1 billion euros ($1.07 billion) in short-term financial aid to help stabilise the country’s economy.

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Zimbabwe tapping into lithium reserves for its economic revival

Zimbabwe's economy is poised for a significant boost as the nation taps into its vast lithium reserves, spurred by the global surge in demand for green energy.

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Ghana Finance Minister confident of bondholder deal 'at some point' as IMF completes review

Ghana is confident it will "at some point" reach a deal with international bondholders to restructure $13 billion of debt, its Finance Minister said this Saturday.

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IMF, Ghana reach staff-level agreement on loan programme review

International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and Ghana's authorities have reached an agreement on a second review of the West African country's $3 billion loan programme, the IMF said in a statement this Saturday.

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SA power producer outlines measures for reliable power supply during winter

South Africa's power producer, Eskom, has attributed the current uninterrupted power supply to its two-year generation turnaround plan that was approved last year.

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SA power untility outlines measures for reliable power supply during winter

South Africa's power untility, Eskom has attributed the current uninterrupted power supply to its two-year generation turnaround plan that was approved last year.

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