Reason African cities shun funding infrastructure
KAMPALA. — Cities around the world have been financing their long-term investment needs through municipal bonds for centuries. The first recorded transaction occurred in Genoa in 1150. More recently, in the US, over $111 billion were issued in November and December last year for infrastructure, pension obligations and other critical needs across the country.
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- businessweekly
- February 19, 2018
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The five priorities South Africa’s new administration should focus on
By Anthoni van Nieuwkerk Times of political transition bring turmoil and uncertainty. But if the country’s national security is not threatened, minds can focus on what an incoming administration should…
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- February 19, 2018
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Asian shares extend global recovery as volatility subsides
TOKYO – Asian shares gained on Monday, joining a global recovery for equity markets as sentiment improved gradually from a recent shakeout that was sparked by fears of creeping inflation…
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- February 19, 2018
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Bonds extend Ramaphosa rally as market eyes budget speech
South African government bonds were firmer on Monday morning, extending their recent rally, as the market awaited further local developments that could provide direction.
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- February 19, 2018
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Zimbabwe’s new diplomacy targeting trade, investment
HARARE – President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on Friday the country’s new diplomatic thrust was targeted at boosting economic growth through trade and investment.
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- February 19, 2018
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ZimTrade targets region, globe for Zim export growth
BH24 Reporter HARARE – National trade promotion body, ZimTrade, says it is this year aiming to carry out trade promotion events in seven countries in the region and globally as…
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- February 19, 2018
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Second edition of the National Customer Satisfaction Index set for launch
BH24 Reporter HARARE – The Chartered Institute of Customer Management (CICM) in collaboration with Select Research (Pvt) Limited will this month launch the second edition of the National Customer Satisfaction…
- SundayNews
- February 19, 2018
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LATEST: Bulawayo Mayor invited to Cricket World Cup Qualifier
Mehluli Sibanda, Senior Sports Reporter THE Bulawayo Local Organising Committee for the International Cricket Council Cricket World Cup Qualifier on Monday met with the city’s Mayor, Martin Moyo at the…
ZAAC investigates Professor Mararike for fraudulently awarding PhD to Grace Mugabe
Freeman Razemba Crime Reporter The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZAAC) is investigating University of Zimbabwe (UZ) lecturer Professor Claude Mararike on allegations of abuse of office for fraudulently awarding a Doctor…
Byo artistes do city proud
Bongani Ndlovu, Showbiz Correspondent BULAWAYO artistes continue to shine on a national scale as they scooped six awards at the National Art Merit Awards (NAMA) held in Harare on Saturday.