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AfDB backs $74 million funding to complete Kenya’s Thwake dam project

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved about $74 million (€68.39 million) in additional financing to support the completion of Kenya’s Thwake Multipurpose Water Development Programme Phase I, a key project under the country’s Vision 2030 strategy.

AfDB approves $140 million loan for irrigation, agriculture in Uganda

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a $140 million loan to support climate-resilient irrigation and agricultural development in Uganda’s Bunyoro subregion, as part of efforts to strengthen food systems and boost rural economic activity.

SADC Trade Ministers align strategies to accelerate regional industrialisation  

Southern African Trade Ministers have concluded a critical high-level virtual summit aimed at accelerating regional industrialisation

Technology Mogul Musk crowned world’s first trillionaire after SpaceX IPO  

Elon Musk has made financial history by becoming the world’s first trillionaire

Zimbabwe moves to regulate cryptocurrency sector

Zimbabwe’s government said on Friday it will require cryptocurrency businesses to register and pay annual fees

IMF discusses Mozambique request for fund-backed programme

IMF said ‌this Friday it discussed Mozambique’s request for a fund-supported arrangement