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Africa losing billions annually to high borrowing costs: UNDP

Africa may be losing nearly $75 billion each year as a result of elevated borrowing costs

SA auto sector is not seeking steep import duty hikes: BMW SA CEO

South Africa’s (SA) automotive industry is not calling for steep hikes in vehicle import duties and instead wants targeted auto policy adjustments to support domestic manufacturing, BMW SA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) said on Wednesday.

WHO issues first-ever global guidance on healthy school food

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has, for the first time, issued global recommendations aimed at improving the nutritional quality of food provided in schools.

IMF supports Cabo Verde to strengthen public debt forecasting and fiscal planning

SA General Industrial Workers Union urges government to rehabilitate hundreds of abandoned gold, platinum mines

The General Industrial Workers Union of South Africa (SA) (GIWUSA) has called on government to urgently rehabilitate hundreds of abandoned and care‑and‑maintenance gold and platinum mines.

Ghana central bank cuts policy rate by 250 basis points to 15.50%

Most economists surveyed by Reuters had expected the central bank to lower the rate.