African Development Bank names Ugandan economist as Strategy Director
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Celebrated Ugandan economist Dr Alex Mubiru has been appointed Director (Strategy and Delivery) in the Office of the President, at the African Development Bank Group. He will take office on November 1, 2020.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Wins Landslide Re-Election
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Jacinda Arden has recorded a landslide victory, as expected, riding high on the country's success in handling the coronavirus pandemic.
Mastercard study exposes the digital divide in East Africa's gig economy
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Gig platforms have proven to be a single touchpoint for many services and opportunities utilized by gig workers. But access to gig work opportunities is often not enough to keep a gig worker afloat.
Nigeria opens application for N75bn youth investment fund
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Applications for the Nigeria Youth Investment Fund are now open to Nigerian youths aged 18-35.
Africa’s Biggest Bank Standard Bank Group Moves to Fend Off Fintech Rivals
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The bank has already launched an app to keep track of staff working from home and to help with daily symptom checks.
10 startups named finalists for $1.5m Africa Netpreneur Prize
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Ten finalists have been selected for the Jack Ma Foundation’s Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI), which will give selected innovative tech startups access to a US$1.5 million prize.
Nigerian fintech Sparkle and Visa partner to empower Nigerian consumers and SMEs
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Sparkle, a digital provider of financial, lifestyle and business support services to Nigerians across the globe, has announced a new partnership with Visa.
Nigeria’s inflation rate hits 13.7%, highest in 30 months
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Nigeria’s inflation rose to 13.7 per cent in September, hitting its highest level since its 13.34 per cent rate of March 2018. The National Bureau of Statistics disclosed this in its Consumer Price Index report for September on Thursday. Part of the report read, “The consumer price
