Investing in Africa is profitable, AfDB tells Japanese investors

Business Writer African Development Bank (AfDB) president  Dr Akinwumi Adesina has called for a significant increase in Japanese investment in Africa, saying the continent is the world’s “best investment destination…

SA weighs mega renewable-energy tender to curb outages

Bloomberg South African Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa proposed a “mega bid window” for the procurement of renewable energy to curb rolling blackouts, even as previous plans to build clean power…

 Jack Dorsey-backed Bluesky attracts more users as Twitter falters

Bloomberg Twitter users, weary from another tumultuous weekend, are exploring Jack Dorsey-backed app Bluesky as a possible alternative to the social media network. The invite-only Bluesky has been downloaded by…

 Anglo reports first quarter copper boost, some improvement with Transnet rail

Fin24 Diversified mining giant Anglo American said on Tuesday its first quarter output rose 9 percent largely due to improved copper output, with the company also keeping the 2023 guidance…

Brazil’s Lula tries to lure back foreign investors

Reuters Trying to lure back wary foreign investors, Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva vowed on Monday to restore stability and credibility, inviting Portuguese businesses and others to build…

ECB’s lane says current data indicate a rate hike on May 4

Bloomberg Recent economic figures suggest the European Central Bank should increase interest rates again at its next decision on May 4, Chief Economist Philip Lane told French newspaper Le Monde.…

IMF projects lower Zim economic growth

Business Writer Zimbabwe will record the lowest economic growth rate among southern African countries in 2023, according to the latest World Economic Outlook report by the International Monetary Fund. At…

Jeep Wrangler outselling Ford Bronco

Ford is trending up while Jeep is trending down There was little question as to what vehicle Ford was targeting when it brought back the beloved Bronco. An open-top, two-…

Tips for healthy Easter eating

Easter has different meanings for different people. For some it’s a celebration of rebirth and new life, for others, it’s just time with the family. However you plan your celebration,…

Six habits holding you down

This is Part 3 of Six habits holding you down Arthur Marara Habit #3. The Path of least resistance A number of people live life avoiding challenges. This is the…

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