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South Africa unemployment crisis deepens as jobless rate rises to 33.6%
Business Correspondent JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s unemployment crisis has worsened, with the official unemployment rate rising to 33.6% in the second...
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China is betting big on Egypt, and the gamble has now crossed $10 billion
CHINEDU OKAFOR During a government meeting to boost economic cooperation with China, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said that Chinese investment...
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Rwanda leads Africa in youth optimism as 91% say country is on right track
Kelvin Jakachira Rwanda has emerged as the African country with the strongest youth confidence in its national direction, with 91%...
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NCBA profit rises 12.2% to US$95.8m as digital lending and regional business drive growth
By Kelvin Jakachira NAIROBI, KENYA: NCBA Group PLC has reported a 12.2 per cent increase in profit after tax to...
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Chad to scrap visa requirements for all Africans from January 2027
By Business Correspondent N’Djamena: Chad will abolish entry visa requirements for all African nationals from January 1, 2027, in a...
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Tanzania, Uganda sign energy pact
By Hilda Magama Dar es Salaam — Tanzania and Uganda have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop...
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Tanzania dispatches ministers to Nigeria in fresh bid to secure Dangote investments
Business Reporter Tanzania has sent a high-powered ministerial delegation to Nigeria in a renewed push to attract billions of dollars...
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UAE expands African footprint with billions in investments, raising geopolitical stakes
By a Correspondent The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is rapidly expanding its economic influence across Africa through multi-billion-dollar investments in...
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Migrant exodus leaves South African clothing factories struggling as labour shortages bite
By Business Reporter JOHANNESBURG: South Africa's clothing manufacturing industry is facing mounting disruption after thousands of migrant workers fled the...
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The billionaire who built Africa’s largest retailer from eight stores into a US$12 billion retail empire
By Business Reporter JOHANNESBURG: The transformation of South African supermarket chain Shoprite from a struggling eight-store business into Africa's largest...
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