Kenya to host African Climate Week in April
Kenya will in April host the inaugural Africa Climate Week to explore new mechanisms to revitalize the continent’s green agenda, organizers said on Monday.
S. Korean official in charge of cryptocurrency crackdown found dead
A government minister involved in Seoul’s regulatory crackdown on digital currencies was found dead at his home on Sunday, reportedly from a heart attack. Jung Ki-joon (52), was head of economic policy at the Office for Government Policy Coordination.
ZB sets aside $10m for land purchase
FINANCIAL services group, ZB Financial Holdings has set aside $10 million for the purchase of land banks across the country that will be serviced for the residential market.
Kenya new destination for wealthiest investors
NAIROBI. — The world’s wealthiest people have found a new place to hunt for second homes: Kenya.
10 priorities for getting agric moving in Zim
Agriculture is taking centre stage in plans for the revival of Zimbabwe’s ailing economy under the new leadership of President Mnangagwa.
Bizarre Brazilian match
Ten red cards and eight yellows. Brazilian footballers are traditionally known for their skill on the ball, but there wasn’t much on show in the Bahia state championship match between Vitoria and Bahia.
IPEC suspends six pension fund bosses
The Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) has, with immediate effect, suspended six executives of the Unified Councils Pension Fund (UCPF), which pools resources from all the country’s rural district council workers and some urban authorities, and nullified the appointment of its board of trustees.
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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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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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…