Digitalisation, COVID-19 dominates African Finance Ministers conference
Conference has opened in Addis Ababa under the theme “Africa’s sustainable industrialisation and diversification in the digital era in the context of COVID-19.”
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Zamtel's future hangs in the balance … again
Zambia’s government initiates another request with the IMF for economic bailout.
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Africa poised for mobile money growth
Research by IMF, World Bank and GSMA suggests growth from mobile-enabled platforms and disruption to traditional value chains.
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Uganda's govt to review controversial social media tax law
Protest action hits streets of Kampala forcing officials to reconsider decision.
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Digitalisation will add to Africa's bottom line say accounting experts
Automated systems will help regions benefit from anticipated economic growth, such as 2.5% expected in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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IMF let off for Zambia
Zamtel sale omitted from the most recent list of conditions surrounding the country's application for US$1.3bn loan.
1:40
IMF demands sale of Zamtel
Organisation prepared to offer country financial help on condition of sale, removal of specific subsidies.
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SAP reaffirms commitment to Nigeria
The IMF forecasted growth of approximately 7% in Nigeria’s GDP, which is hinged largely on its abundant natural resource output.
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SA drags down African economic growth
Sluggish South African economy results in slower growth for the continent.