Google, Tesla, Apple: Blow for activists as US court dismisses child labour cases
US court ruling in favour of Alphabet (Google), Apple, Dell, Microsoft and Tesla is a ‘profound disappointment’ for activists fighting for victims of child labour in DRC’s cobalt mining operations.…
Ghana’s Akufo-Addo wants Africa’s stash of cash brought back home from abroad
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UNECA’s Claver Gatete: “We need to focus on a practical, collaborative and regional approach”
The executive secretary of UNECA says that the organisation is finding the best ways to collaborate with African countries to achieve their mutual ambitions By Omar Ben Yeddar/African Business Omar…
Africa’s Eurobonds market roars back to life
Recent successful Eurobond issuances by Côte d’Ivoire, Benin and Kenya are a sign that global financial conditions are getting more conducive for African nations to tap into the international debt…
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“Experts, private sector debate carbon trading rules”
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Africa’s new online foreign exchange system will enable cross-border payments in local currencies – what you need to know
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AfDB lifts financial sanctions off Gabon after Bongo removed in coup
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Zimbabwe: banking sector faces 75% job decrease Since 2000
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