Canadian mining group Barrick Gold has confirmed that it has been in discussions to sell a 74 per cent stake in African Barrick Gold to a Chinese company
Finance
Tanzania revenue body asks traders to use fiscal machines
The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) has urged traders in Arusha region to use Electronic Fiscal Machines (EFC) for ensuring apt assessment of annual taxes
SADC launches infrastructure master plan
The SADC Regional Infrastructure Development Master Plan (RIDMP) has been scheduled for launch at the 32nd summit of SADC Heads of State and Government in Maputo, Mozambique, taking place from 2-18 August
Nigerian bank to aid government in boosting mining sector
Nigerian commercial bank Fidelity Bank Plc has said it would offer funds to number of mining projects that have suffered set backs due to lack of government funding
ECOWAS countries vow to harmonise fiscal policies
Political leaders from across the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have resolved to harmonise budgetary and fiscal policies in order to ensure greater macroeconomic convergence across the region