WTO blockchain report says customs remains ‘weak link’ of trade digitalization
The World Trade Organization (WTO) and Trade Finance Global (TFG) have published their latest taxonomy of blockchain projects in international…
Morocco Reaches Record-Breaking Unemployment Rate of 12.7%
Morocco’s unemployment rate has maintained its growth, reaching 12.7% in the third quarter of 2020, from July to September. In…
Zambia wins deferral on China Development Bank debt
Zambia has reached a deal to defer debt repayments that were due in October on a loan from the China…
South Africa in a fix over World Bank loan conditions
The South African government is in a quagmire on whether to go ahead with its proposed loan from the World…
JPMorgan Invites Banks and Fintechs to Build on Its Revamped Blockchain Network
JPMorgan has invited banks and fintechs to build on its revamped blockchain network with a call to “think of it…
South Africa’s Economy Will Bounce Back–Economist
Inspite of the challenges facing Africa’s second biggest economy as a result of the protracted Covid-19 pandemic, there is silver…
Facebook and Twitter CEOs to testify before Congress in November on how they handled the election
Shortly after voting to move forward with a pair of subpoenas, the Senate Judiciary Committee has reached an agreement that…
Efficiency for Access allocates $3.7m to solar related technologies in Africa
The Efficiency for Access Research and Development Fund has just allocated more than 3.75 million dollars to 20 start-ups, three…
Fitch Ratings Downgrades Morocco’s Default Rating to Junk Bond
Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has revised Morocco’s default rating for long-term foreign currency bonds to BB+. While Fitch…
China president invokes military might with US in mind
China flexes its military muscle Chinese President Xi Jinping issued a sharp warning Friday to potential “invaders” of Beijing’s military…