Malaysian government bans Swatch Watches for promoting LGBTQ
The Malaysian government, on Thursday August 10, 2023, banned Swatch watches and…
Kenya is going digital to boost tax revenue – there are lessons to learn from other African countries
Many African tax authorities have weak capacity to raise revenue. From 1990…
Here is why ban on second-hand clothes won’t work in East Africa
A ban on imports of second-hand clothes, popularly known as mitumba, may…
Tanzania will not restrict cross-border food trade, says president Samia
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has said the government has not imposed restrictions…
Ghana’s inflation rises to 43.1%, an increase for third month in a row
Ghana’s inflation continues to surge as it rises for the third consecutive…
World Bank to “Blacklist” Uganda over anti-gay legislation
The World Bank has revealed that it will not consider new loans…
Benin receives $100m sovereign loan from Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa
The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) and Benin have…
Ghana to begin implementation of 10% gaming tax effective August 15
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced that it will begin implementing…
Malawi’s tobacco sale increase by 55% in one year
Malawi's tobacco regulators have revealed a 55% increase in the sale of…
Ecobank Ghana promises to financially empower farmers
Head of Consumer Products at Ecobank Ghana, Kate Thompson has revealed that…