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Fortuna Mining eyes mid-tier gold assets as it works to regain output target

Fortuna Mining is seeking mid-tier gold assets

Rand gains as gold shines, investors eye year’s final economic data

Rand gained in early trade on Monday

Nigeria’s richest man escalates fight with regulators

Nigeria’s richest man, Aliko Dangote escalated his fight with regulators, accusing them of enabling cheap fuel imports that threaten local refineries

African Development Bank maps AI roadmap to unlock up to $1 trillion for Africa

The African Development Bank has released a new report outlining a strategic roadmap to unlock the economic and social potential of artificial intelligence across Africa, estimating that inclusive artificial intelligence (AI) adoption could generate up to $1 trillion in additional GDP by 2035.

AfDB backs cotton value chain revival in Northern Uganda with $2 million grant

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a $2 million grant in technical assistance to support the Cotton Value Chain Project in Northern Uganda, aiming to boost incomes and rebuild rural economies in a region where cotton remains a critical cash crop.

IMF approves fresh disbursements for Jordan as economic reforms stay on track

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved fresh disbursements for Jordan after completing key programme reviews, unlocking more than $240 million in new financing to support the country’s economic reform agenda.