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State Extends Deadline for University Placement
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has revealed that 121,391 candidates who scored C+ and above in the 2023 Kenya Certificate…
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British Sets Aside $1.5 Billion for Energy in Egypt
British Petroleum (BP) is investing $1.5 billion in developmental and exploration projects in Egypt. BP’s Chief Executive Officer, Murray Auchincloss…
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Registration Open for 11th Edition of DRIF24 in Accra
Registration is now open for the 2024 Edition of Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF24), a bilingual global event set…
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Kenya Needs $3 Billion Annually in Debt Financing, says Moody’s
Kenya has returned to international credit markets in the run-up to its maturing 2024 eurobond, increasing financing sources. However, its…
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BRICS: List of 8 banks Prohibited From Transacting in US Dollar
Iraq is intensifying its restrictions on the U.S. dollar, following its previous ban on all cash withdrawals in this currency.…
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Benin Raises $750 million in First-ever Dollar Donds as Demand Hit $5 billion
Benin Republic issued first dollar-denominated bonds (14-year bond) and recorded an oversubscription at $5 billion, even though it only tapped…
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Kenya Raises Benchmark Lending Rate to 12-Year High
Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has raised its benchmark interest rate to 13%, the highest level since 2012 to curb…
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Over 7,000 South Africans to Lose Jobs in Platinum Amid Cost-Cutting Measures
The platinum group metals (PGM) industry in South Africa is considering a restructuring plan due to increasing costs and declining…
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MultiChoice Declines $2.5 Billion Acquisition Offer from Canal+
MultiChoice, a Pan-African Pay-tv operator, has rejected a $2.5 billion acquisition offer from French media company, Canal+. The company said…
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Nigeria’s Fight Against Naira Shortage Risky as Currency Devalued 38%
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s efforts to combat the scarcity of foreign currency are seen as a positive move for…
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