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World Bank to share more data to attract private investors to developing countries

World Bank Group President Ajay BangaBy Andrea ShalalThe World Bank will publish more of its proprietary data, including on debt defaults, starting next week as part of a push to…

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China told it faces ‘fork in the road’ as officials meet CEOs

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva speaks at the China Development Forum (CDF) 2024, in Beijing, China March 24, 2024. REUTERS/Jing XuBy Colleen Howe and Jing XuBEIJING –…

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Countries closing in on digital currencies but US lagging, study shows

An illustration showcasing the dollarBy Marc JonesLONDON, (Reuters) – A total of 134 countries representing 98% of the global economy are now exploring digital versions of their currencies, with over…

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19.7% increase in funds allocated to the Council of Arts and Culture

A musician on stage By Siphesihle DlaminiThe Council of Arts and Culture has seen an increment of 19.7 per cent, from 8 682 735 allocated last financial year to 10…

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Minister Neal Rijkenberg’s E29.4bn pro-growth, inclusive budget

Finance Minister Neal RijkenbergBy Sifiso Sibandze Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg on Monday delivered a E29.4 billion pro-growth which is also viewed as being inclusive. Eswatini’s 2024/2025 budget presents a pro-growth…

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Inyatsi highlights E1 billion substantial tax contributions, dividends

Inyatsi Construction CEO Derrick Shiba addresses the media at Inyatsi House on Friday.By Ncaba NtshakalaInyatsi Group Holdings has scoffed off allegations by the Federation of Eswatini Business Community (FESBC) and…

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GBV: SADC grappling with ending scourge

Deputy Prime Minister Thuli Dladla being sworn-in to office.By Karabo Ngoepe, Nokunceda Magagula, Silindzelwe Nxumalo and Ncaba NtshakalaAlmost one in every three women globally has been subjected to some form…

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South Africa’s Transnet seeks government bailout as debt mounts

Container ships are seen outside the harbour as workers at South Africa’s state-owned logistics firm Transnet continue to protest outside the Port of Cape Town on their nationwide strike action…

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What is pushing the Nigerian naira to record lows?

FILE PHOTO: A man counts Nigerian naira notes in a market place in Yola, Nigeria, February 22, 2023. REUTERS/Esa Alexander/File PhotoBy Chijioke OhuochaABUJA (Reuters) – Nigeria’s naira is on the…

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Oil prices rise 1% on fears of escalating Middle East conflict

FILE PHOTO: An aerial view shows a crude oil tanker at an oil terminal off Waidiao island in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province, China January 4, 2023/File PhotoBy Natalie GroverLONDON (Reuters) –…

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