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A man poses with a handful of Zimbabwean dollars at a bank in central Harare, 15 June 2015. Zimbabweans began exchanging old notes of local dollars for US dollars, as President Robert Mugabe's government seeks to officially bury the worthless currency. Reuters/Philimon Bulawayo/File Photo

Zimbabwe launches gold-backed currency to replace battered local dollarNyasha Chingono

Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, sits as he waits to face prosecution for tax evasion and money laundering at the federal high court in Abuja, Nigeria, 4 April 2024. Reuters/ Abraham Achirga

Detained Binance executive in court on Nigerian tax, money laundering charges

By Camillus Eboh 4 Apr 2024

Geoff Seeley is the CMO for PayPal. Source: PayPal.

PayPal appoints Geoff Seeley as new CMO amid job cuts

By Karabo Ledwaba 27 Feb 2024

Africa’s dependency on commodity exports, including oil, makes it more vulnerable to the impact of Covid-19. Getty Images

How a post-Covid-19 revival could kickstart Africa's free trade area

Faizel Ismail 27 May 2020

#LockdownLessons: Companies putting the grit in integrity

#LockdownLessons: Companies putting the grit in integrity

Bizcommunity.com 26 May 2020

Clement Chinaka

Slow Covid-19 economic recovery compels African companies to adapt

Clement Chinaka 21 May 2020

#LockdownLessons: Paxful launches #BuiltWithBitcoin Africa Fund in lockdown

#LockdownLessons: Paxful launches #BuiltWithBitcoin Africa Fund in lockdown

Evan-Lee Courie 19 May 2020

A member of the Nigerian Health Task Force fumigates a building in Abuja, Nigeria, as the city struggles to curb the spread of coronavirus. COVID-19 Photo by Kola Sulaimon/AFP via Getty Images

Steps to inoculate African economies against the impact of coronavirus

Chuku Chuku 15 May 2020

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Vultures, doves and African debt: here's a way out

Danny Bradlow 7 May 2020

The street market at Mont-Bouët in Libreville, Gabon. The country was one of 10 on the continent downgraded this year. Getty Images

Why downgrading countries in a time of crisis is an exceptionally bad idea

Misheck Mutize 4 May 2020

Africa Shared Value Leadership eSummit - Economic survival in a post-pandemic world

Africa Shared Value Leadership eSummit - Economic survival in a post-pandemic world

Shift Impact Africa 28 Apr 2020

Not taking lockdown lying down: A 360 industry overview

Not taking lockdown lying down: A 360 industry overview

Bizcommunity.com 21 Apr 2020

Cloud technology can significantly reduce banking costs in Africa

Cloud technology can significantly reduce banking costs in Africa

21 Apr 2020

10 ways to stay connected on Biz during lockdown

10 ways to stay connected on Biz during lockdown

Bizcommunity.com 15 Apr 2020

The Bizcommunity: Not taking lockdown lying down

The Bizcommunity: Not taking lockdown lying down

Bizcommunity.com 6 Apr 2020

It’s time the EU turned its rhetoric about Africa into more tangible action. epa

Europe and African relations post Covid-19: time to add size, scale and speed

Carlos Lopes 1 Apr 2020

The cost of coronavirus in Africa: What measures can leaders take?

The cost of coronavirus in Africa: What measures can leaders take?

Dorothy Tembo 1 Apr 2020

AfDB launches $3bn 'Fight Covid-19' Social Bond

AfDB launches $3bn 'Fight Covid-19' Social Bond

30 Mar 2020

#Covid-19: Bizcommunity takes business virtual, as usual

#Covid-19: Bizcommunity takes business virtual, as usual

Bizcommunity.com 25 Mar 2020

#BlockchainAfrica: So you think you need a blockchain?

#BlockchainAfrica: So you think you need a blockchain?

Cayle Sharrock 5 Mar 2020

#BlockchainAfrica: The impact of blockchain on the global economy

#BlockchainAfrica: The impact of blockchain on the global economy

Ilija Acimovic 4 Mar 2020

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What amendments to Kenya's digital tax law mean for SMEs

John Syekei, Nikhil Hira, Denis Magonga and Angela Mukora 26 Feb 2020

There has been a slide in the levels of foreign direct investment in Africa. Wikimedia Commons

African countries aren't getting as much as they should from foreign direct investment

Muazu Ibrahim 25 Feb 2020

Ethiopia’s economic growth hovered between 8%-11% for over 10 years but its sovereign credit rating has not been upgraded Shutterstock

African countries aren't borrowing too much: they're paying too much for debt

Misheck Mutize 20 Feb 2020

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Fear spreads easily. That's what gives the Wuhan coronavirus economic impact

Ilan Noy 30 Jan 2020

Activist Greta Thunberg was among attendees who want the world’s leaders to prioritise fighting climate change.
AP Photo/Michael Probst

How CEOs, experts and philosophers see the world's biggest risks differently

Christopher Michaelson 28 Jan 2020

How fintechs are making Africa a leading global innovation hub

Josephine Wawira 27 Jan 2020

China in lockdown. EPA

Coronavirus does not look like a 'black swan' event - here are some reasons to be cautiously optimistic

Zheng Wang 27 Jan 2020

#BFGlobal500: Amazon breaks $200bn mark, still world's most valuable brand

22 Jan 2020

Impact of free trade area in Africa will be huge

Impact of free trade area in Africa will be huge

Andrew Skipper 21 Jan 2020

#BizTrends2020: Disrupting legacy African payments - going digital

#BizTrends2020: Disrupting legacy African payments - going digital

Murray Gardiner 17 Jan 2020

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US is more relaxed about oil spike than Europe - which helps explain differences over Iran

Mueid Al Raee 15 Jan 2020

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Africa’s dependency on commodity exports, including oil, makes it more vulnerable to the impact of Covid-19. Getty Images

How a post-Covid-19 revival could kickstart Africa's free trade area

Faizel Ismail 27 May 2020

#LockdownLessons: Companies putting the grit in integrity

#LockdownLessons: Companies putting the grit in integrity

Bizcommunity.com 26 May 2020

Clement Chinaka

Slow Covid-19 economic recovery compels African companies to adapt

Clement Chinaka 21 May 2020

#LockdownLessons: Paxful launches #BuiltWithBitcoin Africa Fund in lockdown

#LockdownLessons: Paxful launches #BuiltWithBitcoin Africa Fund in lockdown

Evan-Lee Courie 19 May 2020

A member of the Nigerian Health Task Force fumigates a building in Abuja, Nigeria, as the city struggles to curb the spread of coronavirus. COVID-19 Photo by Kola Sulaimon/AFP via Getty Images

Steps to inoculate African economies against the impact of coronavirus

Chuku Chuku 15 May 2020

Getty Images/Stock photo

Vultures, doves and African debt: here's a way out

Danny Bradlow 7 May 2020

The street market at Mont-Bouët in Libreville, Gabon. The country was one of 10 on the continent downgraded this year. Getty Images

Why downgrading countries in a time of crisis is an exceptionally bad idea

Misheck Mutize 4 May 2020

Africa Shared Value Leadership eSummit - Economic survival in a post-pandemic world

Africa Shared Value Leadership eSummit - Economic survival in a post-pandemic world

Shift Impact Africa 28 Apr 2020

Not taking lockdown lying down: A 360 industry overview

Not taking lockdown lying down: A 360 industry overview

Bizcommunity.com 21 Apr 2020

Cloud technology can significantly reduce banking costs in Africa

Cloud technology can significantly reduce banking costs in Africa

21 Apr 2020

10 ways to stay connected on Biz during lockdown

10 ways to stay connected on Biz during lockdown

Bizcommunity.com 15 Apr 2020

The Bizcommunity: Not taking lockdown lying down

The Bizcommunity: Not taking lockdown lying down

Bizcommunity.com 6 Apr 2020

It’s time the EU turned its rhetoric about Africa into more tangible action. epa

Europe and African relations post Covid-19: time to add size, scale and speed

Carlos Lopes 1 Apr 2020

The cost of coronavirus in Africa: What measures can leaders take?

The cost of coronavirus in Africa: What measures can leaders take?

Dorothy Tembo 1 Apr 2020

AfDB launches $3bn 'Fight Covid-19' Social Bond

AfDB launches $3bn 'Fight Covid-19' Social Bond

30 Mar 2020

#Covid-19: Bizcommunity takes business virtual, as usual

#Covid-19: Bizcommunity takes business virtual, as usual

Bizcommunity.com 25 Mar 2020

#BlockchainAfrica: So you think you need a blockchain?

#BlockchainAfrica: So you think you need a blockchain?

Cayle Sharrock 5 Mar 2020

#BlockchainAfrica: The impact of blockchain on the global economy

#BlockchainAfrica: The impact of blockchain on the global economy

Ilija Acimovic 4 Mar 2020

Want instant branded content?

Want instant branded content?

Bizcommunity.com 2 Mar 2020

Image source: Getty Images

What amendments to Kenya's digital tax law mean for SMEs

John Syekei, Nikhil Hira, Denis Magonga and Angela Mukora 26 Feb 2020

There has been a slide in the levels of foreign direct investment in Africa. Wikimedia Commons

African countries aren't getting as much as they should from foreign direct investment

Muazu Ibrahim 25 Feb 2020

Ethiopia’s economic growth hovered between 8%-11% for over 10 years but its sovereign credit rating has not been upgraded Shutterstock

African countries aren't borrowing too much: they're paying too much for debt

Misheck Mutize 20 Feb 2020

Image source: Getty/Gallo

Fear spreads easily. That's what gives the Wuhan coronavirus economic impact

Ilan Noy 30 Jan 2020

Activist Greta Thunberg was among attendees who want the world’s leaders to prioritise fighting climate change.
AP Photo/Michael Probst

How CEOs, experts and philosophers see the world's biggest risks differently

Christopher Michaelson 28 Jan 2020

How fintechs are making Africa a leading global innovation hub

Josephine Wawira 27 Jan 2020

China in lockdown. EPA

Coronavirus does not look like a 'black swan' event - here are some reasons to be cautiously optimistic

Zheng Wang 27 Jan 2020

#BFGlobal500: Amazon breaks $200bn mark, still world's most valuable brand

22 Jan 2020

Impact of free trade area in Africa will be huge

Impact of free trade area in Africa will be huge

Andrew Skipper 21 Jan 2020

#BizTrends2020: Disrupting legacy African payments - going digital

#BizTrends2020: Disrupting legacy African payments - going digital

Murray Gardiner 17 Jan 2020

Up she goes. archigraf

US is more relaxed about oil spike than Europe - which helps explain differences over Iran

Mueid Al Raee 15 Jan 2020

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Bizcommunity.com 7 Jan 2020

#BestofBiz 2019: Finance & Insurance

#BestofBiz 2019: Finance & Insurance

17 Dec 2019

The digital economy's environmental footprint is threatening the planet

The digital economy's environmental footprint is threatening the planet

Raynold Wonder Alorse 9 Dec 2019

#GlobalGenderSummit: 'Financial sector has a responsibility to women of Africa' - AfDB president

#GlobalGenderSummit: 'Financial sector has a responsibility to women of Africa' - AfDB president

29 Nov 2019

Technology makes it easier for taxpayers

29 Nov 2019

FDI on the rise in Africa

25 Nov 2019

Annual digital commerce spend to climb to $19tn by 2024

Annual digital commerce spend to climb to $19tn by 2024

20 Nov 2019

African infrastructure investment exceeded $100bn in 2018

African infrastructure investment exceeded $100bn in 2018

18 Nov 2019

#AfricaCom: Smartphone costs the biggest barrier to a digitally inclusive Africa

#AfricaCom: Smartphone costs the biggest barrier to a digitally inclusive Africa

Sindy Peters 15 Nov 2019

#AfricaCom: "Every consumer today behaves like a millennial, your business needs to catch up!"

#AfricaCom: "Every consumer today behaves like a millennial, your business needs to catch up!"

Leigh Andrews 15 Nov 2019

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