Kenya’s Central Bank Cuts Benchmark Rate to 8.75% as Inflation Eases
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has reduced its benchmark lending rate to 8.75 per cent from 9 per cent, citing declining inflationary pressures. The […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
Ghana: President Mahama Convenes Emergency Cabinet Meeting Over Cocoa Sector Crisis in Ghana
President John Dramani Mahama has summoned an emergency Cabinet meeting to address mounting challenges in Ghana’s cocoa sector. The meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, February 11, […]
South Africa: Putin, Ramaphosa Discuss Prospects for Political Settlement in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has discussed the prospect of a political settlement in Ukraine during a telephone conversation with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, the […]
Ethiopia unveils first unmanned smart police stations Under ‘Digital Ethiopia 2030’
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially launched on Monday the country’s first unmanned Smart Police Station System, signalling a strategic leap in the digital […]
Nigeria: FG hails CAC’s digital reforms as catalyst for investor confidence at 35th anniversary
The Federal Government has commended Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for strengthening private sector growth and boosting investor confidence through sustained reforms and digital transformation. […]
Kenya: OECD Dialogue in Nairobi Presses Private Capital as Catalyst for Africa’s Agrifood Transformation
Experts on Monday gathered in Nairobi for a two-day OECD public–private dialogue aimed at unlocking private sector investment to fast-track growth in Africa’s agrifood sector. […]
South Africa: Mantashe urges continental solidarity as Africa confronts global resource pressures
South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, has called on African countries to deepen cooperation and present a united front in response […]
Botswana expects 2026 economic growth but faces rising debt above statutory ceiling
Botswana’s economy is projected to rebound this year after two consecutive years of contraction, but Government debt is expected to exceed the statutory ceiling due […]
Over 30 Killed as Overloaded Truck Crashes in Kano State
At least 30 people lost their lives on Sunday after an overloaded truck carrying passengers and goods crashed in Nigeria’s north-western Kano State. The accident […]
Namibia flags regulatory breach over TotalEnergies–Petrobras offshore stake announcement
The Namibian Government has expressed concern over a joint announcement by TotalEnergies and Petrobras regarding the acquisition of equity interests in an offshore petroleum exploration […]