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Zimbabwe halts all raw mineral and lithium exports to curb malpractices
The Zimbabwean government has announced an immediate and indefinite suspension of all raw mineral and lithium concentrate exports, citing widespread "malpractices and leakages" within the mining sector. The directive, issued…
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USAfrica: Anambra State honours its heritage icons (Ojukwus), business titans (Ibetos) on Dec 16; Chimamanda, Mikel Obi, Chido Nwangwu get Ambassador of Excellence award
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Why U.S President Obama must not reduce resources to Africa from the war on AIDS. By HE Festus Mogae
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Rubio oversees Congo-Rwanda peace pledge to secure U.S. access to critical minerals
WASHINGTON—U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio presided over the signing of a pledge by Congo and Rwanda to work toward…
South Africa scraps VAT hike amid coalition tensions and investor concerns
JOHANNESBURG, April 24 (Reuters) — South Africa has dropped plans to raise its value-added tax (VAT) rate from May 1,…
Air Peace grounds flights as NiMet strike halts weather services
Nigeria’s largest carrier, Air Peace, suspended all flight operations on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, following an indefinite strike by the…
Nigeria eyes rejoining JP Morgan bond index amid FX reforms
Nigeria is in advanced talks with JP Morgan to regain entry into its Government Bond Index, a development that could…
Nigeria records $15.2 billion net forex inflow in Q1 2025 as market reforms boost confidence
Nigeria recorded a net foreign exchange (FX) inflow of $15.20 billion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, signaling a…
EU hits Apple and Meta with first major fines under new tech law
The European Union has issued its first major fines under the new Digital Markets Act (DMA), imposing a €500 million…
Trump softens rhetoric on China as trade talks loom
President Donald Trump has adopted a more conciliatory tone ahead of renewed trade negotiations with China, signaling a shift from…
U.S. markets rally on easing trade tensions, earnings optimism
(Reuters) – U.S. stocks bounced back on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, driven by upbeat corporate earnings and signs of a…