insert_link Africa African credit rating agency to launch in September Africa is moving toward greater financial autonomy with the establishment of the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), backed by the African Union (AU) and supported by the African Peer Review Mechanism. Officials have confirmed the agency will begin operations by September 2025, offering assessments tailored to African economies, providing a more equitable alternative to Western-dominated firms like Fitch, Moody’s, and S&P African governments have long criticised global agencies for perceived […] today11 June, 2025
insert_link Local International Anti-Corruption Day: 9 Actions to Strengthen Integrity in Namibia Every year on December 9, the world observes International Anti-Corruption Day, a global initiative established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2003 to raise awareness about corruption and mobilise efforts to combat it. This date marks the anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), the world's most comprehensive anti-corruption treaty. Corruption undermines development, weakens public trust, and exacerbates inequality by diverting resources meant […] today11 December, 2024
