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Cabinet meeting reviews preliminary outlines of Tunisia's 2026 Economic Balance
Zawya
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Tunis – A Cabinet meeting was held on Tuesday, chaired by Prime Minister Sarra Zaâfrani Zenzri, to review the preliminary outlines of the 2026 Economic Balance. The cabinet examined key indicators of the current economic situation and the main...
Ruto Strikes Major Deals With Museveni After Tanzania Blocks Kenyan Businesses
Kenyans.co.ke
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July 30, 2025
President William Ruto and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni have signed key bilateral agreements at State House, Nairobi, a day after Tanzania imposed a ban on certain Kenyan businesses operating in the country. During Museveni’s official visit,...
Egypt: FRA licenses 4 companies to perform non-banking financial business, investment fund activities
Zawya
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Arab Finance: The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) licensed four companies to operate within non-banking financial business and investment fund activities, according to a statement. The FRA passed the licensing of Al Ahli Kuwait-Egypt Leasing...
IATA Outlines Priorities to Strengthen Aviation’s Contribution to African Growth
The National Tribune
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July 30, 2025
IATA Nairobi – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged African governments to prioritize aviation as a catalyst for economic growth, job creation, connectivity, and social development by enhancing safety, reducing the cost burden,...
IMF Upgrades Nigeria’s Economic Growth Forecasts
Channels TV
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July 30, 2025
The International Monetary Fund, IMF, has upgraded its forecasts for Nigeria’s economic growth for both 2025 and 2026. The new forecasts were announced in its World Economic Outlook (WEO), July 2025 edition. It upgraded its forecast for Nigeria’s...
Museveni to youth: Focus on economy, not petty politics
Star
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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto at State House, Nairobi on July 30, 2025/PCSUgandan President Yoweri Museveni has called on young people across East Africa to shift their attention away from petty...
SHE MEANS BUSINESS| Kenya Airways Chief Strategy Officer, Hellen Mathuka, on navigating turbulent times
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 30, 2025
The striking red of Kenya Airways aircraft stands out as they crisscross the continent and the globe, carrying with them the promise behind the airline’s slogan – The Pride of Africa. But behind the scenes, the journey has been anything but...
Gowon tells Tinubu, other African leaders to prioritise housing
Peoples Gazette
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July 30, 2025
Former military head of state, Yakubu Gowon, has urged African leaders to prioritise affordable housing as a key component of their sustainable development agendas. Mr Gowon made the call at the opening of the 19th Africa International Housing...
Ghana shines at 2025 African Armwrestling Championship in Ab...
Modern Ghana
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Team Ghana, also known as the Golden Arms, delivered a strong showing at the 14th African Armwrestling Championship held in Abuja, Nigeria, finishing third overall with an impressive medal haul. Despite fielding a smaller contingent compared to...
Why did the IMF just raise China’s 2025 GDP outlook more than any other economy?
South China Morning Post
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July 30, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has substantially raised its growth forecast for China this year, while also slightly revising up global estimates, as China diversifies its export partners and trade tensions between the world’s two largest...
Tapir Holdings reports $116m profit after African deal
The Royal Gazette
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July 30, 2025
Created: Jul 30, 2025 07:58 AM A traffic marshal guides a vehicle at the gatehouse in Kijani Ridge, one of the holdings in Tatu City, Kenya, owned by Rendeavour (Photograph supplied) Tapir Holdings, a British Virgin Islands investment company...
Mahama urges Africa to move beyond symbolism toward bold reparative justice
Joy FM
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July 30, 2025
President John Mahama has called on African leaders, institutions, and citizens to move beyond rhetoric and symbolic gestures and take bold, coordinated action to address the continent’s historical and systemic injustices. The President emphasised...
Senator Pushes Govt to Ban Tanzanian Businesses, Beggars
Kenyans.co.ke
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July 30, 2025
In response to Tanzania's recent move to block Kenyans from starting certain businesses in the neighbouring state, Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has asked the government to ban Tanzanian businesses in Kenya. In a statement released on Wednesday,...
Ghana hosts West Africa’s first international business Cats Olympiad
Joy FM
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July 30, 2025
Ghana has hosted the inaugural edition of the International Business Cats Olympiad in West Africa. The prestigious competition was organised under the auspices of the Ghana-Russia Center for Commerce and Relations, in collaboration with SEZ...
Small Business Financing Options in 2025
Informative
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July 30, 2025
By: Mpho Shelile MASERU Access to finance remains one of the most significant challenges faced by small businesses in Lesotho. In 2025, however, there is a growing range of financing options available for Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises...
PFL Africa fight card for Carnival City revealed
IOL
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It’s official! The PFL Africa fight card for Johannesburg is confirmed! Following a groundbreaking inaugural event in Cape Town two weeks back, the Professional Fighters League will roll out its second show of the newly-launched PFL Africa...
President Barzani: Drone strikes threaten Iraq’s economy
Shafaq News
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2025-07-30T10:05:53+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Erbil Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani warned on Wednesday that repeated drone attacks on the Region’s oil infrastructure pose a serious threat not only to local...
Registration for Media Accreditation to Cover the Upcoming African Union - AIP Water Investment Summit
GWP
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The RSA, within the context of its G20 Presidency, the African Union (AU) Commission, the AU-Continental Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP), the AU-AIP International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa, as well as the African...
Lost In Translation: Why Cultural Awareness Is Key To Student Success In European Business Education
Poets&Quants - California
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July 30, 2025
Despite enrolling in prestigious international business programs across Europe, many international students find themselves struggling to stay — not because they lack academic ability, but because they feel they do not belong. According to the...
NYDA empowers youth with business skills
Kempton Express
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July 30, 2025
The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), in partnership with the City of Ekurhuleni, recently held a graduation ceremony at the NYDA Ekurhuleni Centre to honour young entrepreneurs who completed the Start Your Business training programme. The...