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Business / Economics

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Major global media still fails Africa, but bright spots emerge

      By Seth Onyango, via bird story agency     Despite some progress, a clichéd and often stereotypical coverage of Africa persists among major global media outlets. However, there are notable exceptions like The Guardian, AFP, Al Jazeera, and Reuters, which are breaking the mould with balanced reporting of the continent. Findings from the University of Cape Town's Global Media Index for Africa (GMI) suggest that major news […]

todayMay 23, 2024 48

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The world is rushing to Africa to mine critical minerals like lithium – how the continent should deal with the demand

        By James Boafo, Murdoch University; Eric Stemn, University of Mines and Technology; Jacob Obodai, Edge Hill University, and Philip Nti Nkrumah, The University of Queensland     Global demand for critical minerals, particularly lithium, is growing rapidly to meet clean energy and de-carbonisation objectives. Africa hosts substantial resources of critical minerals. As a result, foreign mining companies are rushing to invest in exploration and acquire mining […]

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16-23 May 2024 Weekly Economic Wrap: Insights and Highlights

Bringing you the latest updates and significant developments shaping economies and markets worldwide. Local Insights: The Directorate of Veterinary Services, under Namibia's Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, has lifted its ban on poultry meat imports from South Africa. Only meat sourced from bio-secure farms listed by the Veterinary Authority of South Africa will be permitted into Namibia, ensuring stringent quality control measures. Paratus Namibia Holdings Ltd and Bonben […]

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23 May 2024 Morning Biz News: Empowering Smallholder Farmers and Supporting Black-Owned Businesses: This Week’s Business Roundup

  In the dynamic landscape of global business, several significant developments have emerged this week, highlighting strides in empowerment and economic growth. From grassroots initiatives supporting smallholder farmers to multinational corporations investing in community upliftment, here's a roundup of the latest in business news: 1. Empowering Smallholder Farmers with Community-Based Projects Smallholder farmers, often the backbone of agricultural communities, have achieved a remarkable milestone through the World Food Programme's (WFP) […]

todayMay 23, 2024 14

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Energy companies bid for stake in Galp’s Namibia oil discovery

Exxon Mobil, Shell, TotalEnergies, and Equinor are among the major energy companies considering bids for a 40% stake in Galp Energia's Mopane oil field discovery offshore Namibia. According to Galp Energia's estimates, the Mopane complex contains 10 billion barrels of oil equivalent (boe) and could be valued at around N$362 billion or more, as reported by Bloomberg. Bloomberg reports that Galp Energia, with the help of a financial advisor, is […]

todayMay 22, 2024 60

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Top brands buy Amazon carbon credits from suspected timber laundering scam

An analysis of two carbon credit projects in the Brazilian Amazon has found that they may be connected to illegal timber laundering. Prior to the analysis, forest management plans had already been suspended in the areas over the same issue. The projects belong to Ricardo Stoppe Jr., known as the biggest individual seller of carbon credits in Brazil, who has made millions of dollars selling these credits to companies like […]

todayMay 22, 2024 40

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UK-Rwanda migrant deal challenges international protection law

    By Cristiano d'Orsi, University of Johannesburg     In late April 2024 the British parliament passed a law – the Safety of Rwanda Act – enabling it to transport migrants arriving in the UK to Rwanda. When the legislation was approved by parliament, there were 52,000 asylum seekers who could potentially be sent to Rwanda. The law has been condemned by a range of UN actors, human rights […]

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22 May 2024 Morning Biz News: Regional Insights: Africa’s Economic Dynamics and Global Market Trends

  As the global economy continues to navigate through uncertain waters, recent developments across key African economies shed light on both challenges and opportunities within the region. From discussions on trade facilitation to monetary policy adjustments, here's a comprehensive overview of the latest business news shaping the landscape: 1. Unlocking Commerce Potential in East and Southern Africa Addressing the 39th Regional Steering Group (RSG) Meeting of the World Customs Organization […]

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