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Webinar: Beating payment fraud in Africa – What works in 2025

Fraudsters in Africa are evolving. Are your defences doing the same? Join top security experts on March 6 to learn what works in 2025.

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Kenyaโ€™s inflation rises for fourth straight month to 3.5% in February

Kenyaโ€™s inflation has been on a steady rise since November 2024, after months of sustained decline.

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Malawi halts mineral exports despite huge trade deficit

In halting mineral exports, Malawi seeks to forge a new economic identity amidst growing trade challenges

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S&P says SA banks will be profitable in 2025 despite low interest rates

This report shows that South African banks are in for a moderately robust and profitable year.

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How NCC’s USSD disconnection approval threatens banks patronage

Upon disconnection, customers of the affected banks will not be able to carry out their financial transactions using their bank’s USSD code

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Diaspora remittances: Non-Resident accounts to improve economy

The non-resident accounts present opportunities for Nigerians in the diaspora to participate in the country’s socioeconomic development

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Zambia’s Standard Chartered Bank faces sanction from country’s SEC

Zambia’s SEC has meted out sanctions on Standard Chartered Bank for mis-selling a Chinese property company’s bond to a local client.

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Telecom tariffs: Whatโ€™s at stake for the banking sector and more

How telecom tariff hikes in Nigeria will impact banks, telecoms, small businesses, and financial inclusion efforts.

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Kenya caps SEZ tax breaks at 10 years

Kenya caps SEZ tax breaks at 10 years to boost revenue and impact industries. This move aims for economic balance and sustainable growth.

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6 ways the proposed personal income tax will change your businessย 

The proposed changes to Nigeriaโ€™s personal income tax will impact employee retention, compensation, compliance, and business costs.

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Foreign companies boost Nigeriaโ€™s tax revenue toย  โ‚ฆ3.85tn

Nigeria is turning a new page in its economic story. Once reliant on oil, the country is now leaning on taxes to fund its future. With a โ‚ฆ19.4 trillion target for 2024, taxes have become the main source of revenue, supporting public services and driving growth.ย  In the first nine months of 2024, foreign companies…

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