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Cost of living relief on the cards as Kenya, Nigeria currencies gain ground

    By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency   Squeezed by painfully high prices for over a year, households in Kenya and Nigeria are beginning to get some relief as their national currencies strengthen against the US dollar and the cost of living starts to come down. In 2023, the shilling and naira were ranked among the worst-performing currencies in the world, according to data from Bloomberg and World Currency […]

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Somalia plugs 5G into its economic rebound

  By Seth Onyango, bird story agency   Somalia has received its first 5G installation, cranking up a series of reforms to revamp its economy after joining the East Africa Community (EAC). Hormuud Telecom Somalia Inc., its largest telco, rolled out faster internet speeds last month, signalling budding growth in the country's digital services industry. "As Somalia strides towards stability, the launch of 5G services by Hormuud Telecom emerges as […]

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Africa begins licensing crypto as verified transactions hit US $117 billion

    By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency   Regulators in Africa are taking steps to bring crypto entities under official oversight as treasuries seek to blunt fiscal risks amid a surge in demand for digital assets. Authorities in South Africa and Nigeria, the continent's most 'crypto-ready' countries, are leading the continent's efforts to place crypto dealers under a licensing regime to protect consumers against money laundering and terrorism-related risks. […]

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Digital trade protocol for Africa: why it matters, what’s in it and what’s still missing

    By Franziska Sucker, University of the Witwatersrand   In February 2024, African heads of states adopted a draft protocol to regulate digital trade within the continent. This significant yet challenging course for Africa’s digital economy fits into the broader trade agreement, designed to create a single continental market for free movement of goods, services, capital and people. Franziska Sucker explains the protocol, why it matters and what still […]

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Mines Ministry Delays Online Portal Launch: What You Need to Know

In a recent announcement, the Ministry of Mines and Energy revealed a delay in the launch of its highly anticipated online portal, along with the introduction of online license applications. This decision, made in the interest of ensuring a smooth implementation process, carries significant implications for stakeholders within the mining sector. Here's a detailed breakdown of the situation: Reasons Behind the Delay: Initially scheduled for April 4th and 5th, 2024, […]

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Namibia Careers Expo 2024: Empowering the Future Workforce

Emily Kandanga-Erastus, Head of Digital Media at the Namibia Careers Expo, shares insights into this year's highly anticipated event, shedding light on its purpose, sponsors, and offerings. The Namibia Careers Expo, established in 2009 as Namibia's premier career development platform, is set to host its 13th edition from April 3rd to April 4th, 2024, at the Winter Country Club. After a hiatus of two years due to the pandemic, the […]

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02 April 2024 Morning Biz News: Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry Partners with Antila Consultancy to Host Inaugural Local Content Conference

The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI), in collaboration with Antila Consultancy, is proud to announce the inaugural Namibian Local Content Conference (NLCC), scheduled to take place from April 16th to April 18th. This groundbreaking conference aims to bolster local participation in Namibia's burgeoning oil and gas sector. With Namibia's oil and gas industry rapidly expanding, the NLCC serves as a vital platform for fostering dialogue and collaboration among […]

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