Africa

Kenyan President William Ruto Considers Crypto Mining to Power Energy Sector Growth

President William Ruto revealed ongoing discussions with companies such as Marathon Digital, signaling a possible transformation in Kenya's economic terrain.


Businessman Who Shot His Wife to Death Thinking She Was an Intruder Gets Only 12 Years in Prison

A South African businessman was sentenced to 12 years in prison for shooting his wife to death after he mistook her for an intruder in their home...

Tesla Slashes EV Prices in China, Germany and Other Countries in Europe as Sales Drop

Tesla has implemented price reductions in key markets such as China, Germany, and other European countries, following similar cuts in the United States...

Moderna Pauses Kenya Plant Plan After Losing $1 Billion as COVID-19 Vaccine Demand Slumps

Moderna announced on Thursday that it has decided to halt its plans to construct a vaccine manufacturing facility in Kenya due to a decrease in demand for COVID-19 vaccines after the pandemic...


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South Africa's Deteriorating Gold Industry and Economy
South Africa's gold industry is degenerating along with its economy. With the shut down of many gold mines, many workers are laid off leaving them no jobs and no food. This forces them to mine illegal
Egyptian Billionaire Naguib Sawiris Will Finalize Acquisition of CI Capital Holding by the End of March
The acquisition will create a second largest investment bank in Egypt. Sawiris acquired CI Capital Holding with its investment arm, Orascom Telecom Media and Technology.
Zimbabwe Government Robbed of Wealth, Takes Control of Diamond Mining Fields
The Zimbabwe government will now take control all of the mining fields in the country as the state is being robbed of its wealth. Billions of dollars have been stolen from the nation's treasure chest
22 Years After the Apartheid in South Africa: White Squatter Camp
White people were once ruling and oppressive class in South Africa, As government wipe out the apartheid, unskilled white people are ousted and have to live in slums. There are more than 400,000 white
Eskom to Receive Last Payment of 5 Billion Rand Bailout By Next Week
Next week, Eskom will be paid the remaining balance from the bailout. Eskom CE Brian Molefe expressed frustration to learn that Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan announced that the funds will be withhel
South Africa Unemployment Rate Declines to 24.5% in Q4
South Africa's unemployment rate drops to 24.5% in the fourth quarter due to increased employment in the finance industry which offsets job losses in agriculture and construction sector. But with the
Jacob Zuma fails to fulfill economic promise to South Africa
President Jacob Zuma is at the center of criticism over lack of infrastructure facilities to attract foreign capital and global companies. All quarters of the society are calling for government's comm
South Africa Aims to Boost Tourism as The Growing Sector Contributes Significantly to the African Economy
South Africa Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom said in the Meeting Africa 2016 forum that the boost in tourism could benefit the local economy. Tourism has been increasing phenomenally in recent years as
Africa's largest trading block to get more funds
Africa's largest trading block is attracting attention of global investors and businessmen. The recent 'Africa 2016' investment forum held in Egypt had participation of over 1,500 businessmen and gove
Public spending and inflation, key factors in new budget for South Africa
The new budget for South Africa may witness a major focus on government spending, sluggish global economy and inflation. The debt component is also increasing to about 50 percent of GDP. Global rating
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