Africa

SARS Claims Clothing Stores Evade Tax Hikes in South Africa, Accusing Them of Taking Advantage of Peculiar Taxing System

SARS claims that clothing stores are evading the tax hikes in South Africa. Officials explained how clothing brands are possibly doing it.


Google Launches Umoja Fiber Optic Cable Connecting Australia with Africa

Google has unveiled Umoja, its fiber optic cable directly connecting Australia with Africa, with the terrestrial portion of the route from Kenya to South Africa already complete...

Canon's Photos That Blind People Can See To Be Showcased in Africa—How Is This Possible?

Canon's photos that blind people can see will soon be showcased in Africa. Here's how the camera maker made it possible...

Kenyan President William Ruto Considers Crypto Mining to Power Energy Sector Growth

President William Ruto revealed ongoing discussions with companies such as Marathon Digital, signaling a possible transformation in Kenya's economic terrain...


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Anglo American Plc Announced to Sell Its Share in Kumba Iron Ore
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Pandora selling itself; stock soars over 10%
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Zimbabwe Suffers Severe Drought And Is In Need Of $1.5 Billion Aid
Zimbabwe suffers a massive disaster in the form of drought which has hit immensely on the entire country. The Vice president Emmerson Mnangagwa has appealed for $1.5bn aid from the local businesses an
African coffee producers suffer from low prices
The increasing output in Brazil and falling prices are posing a major challenge to African coffee producers. Coffee exports revenues are a major source of income for several African nations. The coffe
Public spending propels Africa's fastest growing economy Ethiopia
The east African nation Ethiopia is poised to grow at 8.1 percent in 2016 from 8.7 percent growth in 2015. This makes Ethiopia a fastest growing nation in the world. The government spending on infrast
Vodacom's Q3 revenues up 8.7%; sees weaker growth
Vodacom Group Ltd has recorded 8.7 percent growth in third quarter revenues. The South Africa-based mobile phone company is focusing on subscribers and high-speed network expansion. Vodafone is expand
China's gold demand rises as investors seek safe haven
The gold buying demand from China is surging from last December onwards owing investors' priority to safe haven assets. The sluggish stock markets, weaker currency and lower global prices are prime re
Cheap oil benefits consumers, hits governments
The lower oil price for about 19 months is benefiting the consumers, but creating a lot of problems for the global governments and business firms. Many banks and the US government forecast oil price a
Nigeria Economic Slowdown Hits Guinness Nigeria's Sales
Guinness Nigeria, the country's second-biggest brewer is seeing a prolonged decline in sales and shares. The failing of the beer industry is part of a bigger national economic slowdown, whereas Nigeri
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