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SASSA Announces February 2025 Grant Payment Dates: What Beneficiaries Need to Know

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released the payment schedule for various social grants for February 2025, ensuring…

1 year ago

SASSA to suspend SRD grants where fraud is suspected

In a decisive move to protect the integrity of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant system, the South African…

1 year ago

Fuel prices in Kenya rise in latest EPRA review

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a significant increase in fuel prices in its latest review, with…

1 year ago

Eskom’s Turnaround Efforts: Progress, Projections, and Challenges Ahead

In recent months, South Africa's state-owned power utility, Eskom, has made significant strides in its efforts to stabilize and improve…

1 year ago

Ethiopia Launches First Stock Exchange: A Historic Step in Economic Liberalization

Ethiopia has officially inaugurated its long-awaited Securities Exchange (ESX), marking a groundbreaking moment in the nation's ongoing economic reforms. The…

1 year ago

Zimbabwe’s Currency Crisis Deepens: A Nation at a Crossroads

Zimbabwe is grappling with yet another chapter of economic turbulence as its currency crisis intensifies, undermining confidence in the nation’s…

1 year ago

Kenya Shuts Down 116 Companies Amid Economic Struggles, Thousands of Jobs at Risk

In a drastic move that is set to affect thousands of workers across Kenya, the government has shut down 116…

1 year ago

Zambia’s Kwacha Faces Record Low Amid Ongoing Drought and Economic Struggles

Zambia’s currency, the kwacha, has continued its downward slide, reaching a historic low against the U.S. dollar, with the exchange…

1 year ago

Kenya Airways Makes Triumphant Return to the Nairobi Securities Exchange After Nearly Five Years

In a significant milestone for Kenya’s aviation industry, Kenya Airways has resumed trading on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) after…

1 year ago

MSC Enhances Southern African Connectivity with Walvis Bay as New Transshipment Hub

In a significant move to strengthen its presence in Southern Africa, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has set Walvis Bay, Namibia,…

1 year ago