insert_link Business / Economics Egypt raises fuel prices as part of IMF-backed reforms Egypt announced Thursday a 15-percent increase in petrol prices, part of a reform package requested by the International Monetary Fund to proceed with a $5 billion loan to the cash-strapped government. The Egyptian petroleum ministry said the price hike would come into effect on Friday. The announcement comes ahead of an IMF meeting on Monday to review the April payout package, unlocking $820 million in funds after […] todayJuly 25, 2024 8
insert_link Africa Locally assembled handsets begin to drive Africa’s low-end smartphone shipments By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency As Africa’s major currencies weaken against the US dollar, consumers are opting for more affordable smartphones with ‘premium features’ that are either locally assembled or made in China. According to two mobile phone tracking reports, local assembly initiatives for low-end smartphones have contributed to strong growth, particularly in Kenya. The International Data Corporation (IDC) has also listed the East African economy […] todayMarch 12, 2024 23
