Sudan has joined the United Nations-based “Better Than Cash Alliance” and announced commitment to accelerate digital payments, improving financial inclusion and transperancy throughout Sudans vast territory
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World Bank: Tanzania can seize opportunities to mitigate negative effects of COVID-19
Notwithstanding Tanzania’s strong growth performance in 2019, its economy will also suffer the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and global economic crisis, according to a World Bank report
Boosting sub-Saharan Africa’s economic growth and jobs
Sub-Saharan Africa’s policies should focus on increasing agricultural output and strengthening households’ ability to withstand shocks, crucial for reducing inequalities while boosting economic growth and jobs, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Ecobank and Google to offer digital solutions to African SMEs
Ecobank Group has partnered with Google to help African SMEs equip with the necessary digital skills for the rapidly evolving business world
African equity capital markets activities see downward turn
African equity capital markets activities have seen a downward trajectory over the past three years as major economies in the continent are faced with fiscal challenges due to growing debt levels and slow economic growth, according to data presented by the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Nigeria 2019 African Capital Market Watch