Mozambique’s Central Bank cuts interest rate to 12.75%
The Monetary Policy Committee (CPMO) of the Bank of Mozambique announced on November 27 a reduction in the monetary policy interest rate, known as the […]
agriculture
Liberia Modernizes Agricultural Data Collection through International Partnership
Liberia has embarked on an ambitious agricultural data modernization program, addressing critical information gaps in remote and weather-affected regions through technical assistance from international organizations. […]
Egypt’s agricultural exports rise by 32% amid expansion of fertile land
Egypt’s agricultural exports saw a 32% increase in the first 10 months of 2024, according to a report from the Ministry of Agriculture and Land […]
Unemployment in Angola improved 0.2 points in the second quarter to 32.3%
The unemployment rate in Angola in the second quarter of this year was 32.3%, an improvement of 0.2 percentage points on the same period last […]
Ghana temporarily suspends grain exports due to lack of rain
On August 27, Ghana’s Ministry of Agriculture announced a temporary ban on the export of cereals, including corn, rice, and soybeans, to ensure domestic supply […]
Kenyan Farmers Grapple with Devastating Floods and Climate Change
Kenya’s recent flooding has wreaked havoc on its agricultural sector, leaving farmers like Martha Waema facing unprecedented losses. The deluge has submerged farms, destroying crops […]
Nigeria’s Rivers State Leverages Oil Wealth to Court Investors
According to former Central Bank governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, oil-rich Rivers State has a unique chance to emerge as a beacon of progress, replacing despair […]
March Sees Another Drop in Nigeria’s Crude Oil Production, Reports OPEC
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) reports a further decrease in Nigeria’s daily crude oil production for March. According to OPEC’s data derived from […]
Zimbabwe Braces for Steep Drop in Tobacco Harvest Amid El Niño Impact: A Year Post Record Yield
Zimbabwe, Africa’s primary tobacco producer, launched its annual tobacco-selling season amidst projections of a substantial decrease in both yield and quality due to a drought […]
Angola: The government reintroduces 10% tax on foreign exchange transactions
The Angolan government will reintroduce a 10 percent tax on foreign exchange transactions carried out abroad, in the context of contracting services, according to the […]