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Abiola Bawuah: People power

Abiola Bawuah: People power

The new head of UBA’s West Africa operations turbo-boosted profits at the bank’s Ghana subsidiary, but she maintains people come before numbers every time

Interview - Christine Lagarde, Managing director, International Monetary Fund

Interview - Christine Lagarde, Managing director, International Monetary Fund

How did 15 African countries get deeper in debt after the IMF wrote off billions? The Fund’s managing director talks to The Africa Report about trade wars, wasteful spending, ideology and the future for Africa’s workers

Zimbabwe: Lighting up a new relationship

Zimbabwe: Lighting up a new relationship

Chinese investment and demand for tobacco have contributed to a boom in small-scale farming in the Zimbabwe countryside, but can the good times last?

ITV: Paul Mashatile, Treasurer general, African National Congress, South Africa

ITV: Paul Mashatile, Treasurer general, African National Congress, South Africa

One of the ANC’s top officials, Mashatile talks to The Africa Report about the need to eliminate the rot in government and corruption in the party ahead of elections planned for next year

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Liberians demand return of missing millions

Liberians demand return of missing millions

Videos uploaded to social media showed Liberian demonstrators marching at a #bringbackourmoney protest on Monday (September 24) in Liberia's capital, Monrovia.

Abiola Bawuah: People power

Abiola Bawuah: People power

The new head of UBA’s West Africa operations turbo-boosted profits at the bank’s Ghana subsidiary, but she maintains people come before numbers every time

Bolaji Akinboro & Ken Njoroge: Payment priorities

Bolaji Akinboro & Ken Njoroge: Payment priorities

From mobile content payments to the nationwide rollout of farming subsidies, exploring blockchain’s potential has turned Cellulant’s founders into the bosses of a multinational fintech firm

South Africa to reallocate $3.5 bln of budget to revive…

South Africa to reallocate $3.5 bln of budget to revive economy - Ramaphosa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a raft of policy reform plans on Friday, including re-prioritising 50 billion rand ($3.5 billion) of public spending to boost economic growth and create...

Interview - Christine Lagarde, Managing director, International Monetary Fund

Interview - Christine Lagarde, Managing director, International Monetary Fund

How did 15 African countries get deeper in debt after the IMF wrote off billions? The Fund’s managing director talks to The Africa Report about trade wars, wasteful spending, ideology...

South Africa's cabinet approves new mining charter

South Africa's cabinet approves new mining charter

South Africa's cabinet approved a long-delayed mining charter that sets out requirements for black ownership levels and backed the withdrawal of a mining bill after industry opposition, a minister said...

Liberia loses $104 mln in central bank cash, bans 15…

Liberia loses $104 mln in central bank cash, bans 15 from foreign travel

Fifteen Liberians, including the son of former president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, are banned from leaving the country while the government investigates the whereabouts of $104 million in missing cash intended...

Zimbabwe: Lighting up a new relationship

Zimbabwe: Lighting up a new relationship

Chinese investment and demand for tobacco have contributed to a boom in small-scale farming in the Zimbabwe countryside, but can the good times last?

British fund Gemcorp extends $250 million loan to Zimbabwe -CEO

British fund Gemcorp extends $250 million loan to Zimbabwe -CEO

London-based emerging market fund Gemcorp Group said on Monday it had extended a $250 million loan to Zimbabwe to help the country import essential goods like fuel and medicine, the company's...

Nigeria hits back at HSBC after bank warns of economic…

Nigeria hits back at HSBC after bank warns of economic stagnation

Nigeria has accused HSBC of laundering money for one of the country's former rulers, hitting back at a research note by the global bank that suggested a second term for...

Anglo American asks Angola for permission to explore for metals

Anglo American asks Angola for permission to explore for metals

Anglo American, one of the world's largest commodities miners, has asked Angola for permission to explore for base metals, the country's ministry for mines said on Friday.

Travel South Africa: The great white

Travel South Africa: The great white

As adrenalin-packed leisure pursuits go, cage-diving with sharks could be the biggest challenge of them all. But these predators are also a wonder to behold

South Sudan’s president, rebel leader sign peace deal

South Sudan’s president, rebel leader sign peace deal

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir signed a peace agreement with rebel factions in the Ethiopian capital on Wednesday (September 12) to end a civil war that has killed at least...

Trend hunter: Premium produce on your doorstep

Trend hunter: Premium produce on your doorstep

Premium produce on your doorstep in Lagos

After 20 years, Ethiopia, Eritrea border reopens

After 20 years, Ethiopia, Eritrea border reopens

The leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea re-opened crossing points on their shared border for the first time in 20 years on Tuesday (September 11), cementing a stunning reconciliation and giving...

ITV: Paul Mashatile, Treasurer general, African National Congress, South Africa

ITV: Paul Mashatile, Treasurer general, African National Congress, South Africa

One of the ANC’s top officials, Mashatile talks to The Africa Report about the need to eliminate the rot in government and corruption in the party ahead of elections planned...

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The Social Network war in Africa is on

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