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Noel K. Tshiani, founder of Congo Business Network, talks to Aissatou Barro, Managing Director at Airtel Money Gabon, about her background and how mobile money is changing the financial services landscape in francophone Africa.
On 27 July 2022, the government of Botswana announced that it will reduce the VAT rate from 14% to 12%, effective 1 August 2022, for a period of six months, ...
Most sub-Saharan African French colonies got formal independence in the 1960s. But their economies have progressed little, leaving most people in poverty, and generally worse off than in other post-co
Most French colonies in Africa became independent in the 60s. But most are in poverty, much worse off than other African economies.
Central African ministers meeting in Cameroon have agreed to merge two regional blocs in a move to boost trade and growth. The 11-member Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) will join with the six-member Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC). The deal aims to eliminate rivalry that has helped to make central…