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  • Published on 09:37 GMT

    EIB reviews financing for $760m hydro project over DRC war

    The European Investment Bank (EIB) is holding off on decisions to finance the $760-million Ruzizi III hydropower plant in Central Africa, due to fighting between Rwandan-backed rebels and the Democratic Republic of Congo, a spokesperson said. Europe is …

    Source: Engineering News - Neutral
  • Published on 09:45 GMT

    EIB examines financing for $760 million hydro project in DRC

    A spokesperson for the European Investment Bank said that the bank is delaying decisions on financing the Ruzizi III hydroelectric plant, worth $760 million, in Central Africa due to the fighting between Rwandan-backed and Democratic Republic of Congo …

    Source: World Energy News - Connecticut - Label Pending
  • Published on 08:04 GMT

    First meeting opens up pathway for more assistance for Malaita from UK

    More assistance for Malaita province is in sight following a ‘successful and fruitful’ inaugural meeting between new United Kingdom high commissioner Paul Turner and Premier Elijah Asilaua. This could include the much talked about Bina Harbour national …

    Source: The Islandsun - Pro-Government
  • Published on 09:15 GMT

    Absa Bank projects further CBR cut to 9.0 per cent

    Absa Bank Kenya Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Abdi Mohamed during the launch of Absa - Magical Kenya Open partnership at the Muthaiga Golf Club. [File, Standard] Absa Bank projects further cuts in the Central Bank Rate (CBR) by the …

    Source: The Standard - Uncategorized
  • Published on 09:56 GMT

    South Africa's G20 Presidency: New high level panel to tackle Africa debt crisis

    An Africa Expert Panel, chaired by former Finance Minister Trevor Manuel, has been established by South Africa's Presidency of the G20 from the beginning of December in an effort to raise initiatives to tackle the unprecedented debt crisis among many …

    Source: IOL - Uncategorized
  • Published on 12:55 GMT

    Taiwan central bank governor says interest rate cut unlikely

    Taipei, March 13 (CNA) Taiwan's central bank is unlikely to lower interest rates at its quarterly policymaking meeting next week, the bank's governor Yang Chin-long (楊金龍) said Thursday. "The chance that rates will be cut is low," Yang …

    Source: Focus Taiwan - Neutral
  • Published on 15:45 GMT

    Understanding Toxic Colonialism: A crime against humanity and environmental racism

    By F. Andrew Wolf It took some time, but shortly after African nations gained their independence, they realised something. Colonialism on the continent was not limited to resource exploitation – Africa was to become the Global North’s dumping ground – for …

    Source: IOL - Uncategorized
  • Published on 13:18 GMT

    FG, firm to power 100,000 homes with $750m mesh-grid technology

    The Federal Government, through the Rural Electrification Agency, has partnered with Australian company Okra Solar and several Nigerian Renewable Energy Service Companies to electrify 100,000 underserved homes, impacting approximately 500,000 people with …

    Source: Punch - Uncategorized
  • Published on 08:25 GMT

    Why China won’t buckle to Trump’s trade war demands

    China’s tariffs on American farm products came into force this week. As a response to Washington’s latest 10% hike on Chinese imports, Beijing’s official message has been clear: it is ready to fight any type of war against the US. As a businessman-turned- …

    Source: Asia Times - Neutral
  • Published on 13:36 GMT

    India’s water diplomacy: Balancing regional cooperation and strategic interests

    (The Indian Express has launched a new series of articles for UPSC aspirants written by seasoned writers and scholars on issues and concepts spanning History, Polity, International Relations, Art, Culture and Heritage, Environment, Geography, Science and …

    Source: The Indian Express - Center-left
  • Published on 14:55 GMT

    Singapore Gears up for General Election

    No no no, I’m not looking over your shoulder Singapore has redrawn its electoral boundaries, a harbinger that the country’s 14th general election since independence is looming well ahead of its November 23 parliamentary deadline, possibly for May or June, …

    Source: Asia Sentinel - Neutral
  • Published on 15:15 GMT

    The gig economy: Insurtech’s next big thing?

    By David Doe FIERGBOR Introduction The financial and insurance landscape is undergoing a major shift, driven by the rapid adoption of technology and the emergence of new economic models. At the forefront of this transformation is Insurtech, which …

    Source: Business and Financial Times - Label Pending
  • Published on 07:02 GMT

    Much Ado About El-Rufai’s Defection to SDP

    John Shiklam writes on former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai’s political Trajectory vis a vis his recent defection from the All Progressives Congress to the Social Democratic Party. Mallam Nasir El-Rufai’s defection from the ruling All Progressives …

    Source: This Day - Pro-Government
  • Published on 12:13 GMT

    Opportunities for Foreign Investors in Cambodia’s Construction Industry

    Cambodia’s economy has demonstrated resilience in the wake of global economic uncertainties, with a GDP growth rate of 5.4 percent in 2024, up from 5.24 percent in 2023. This steady recovery, following the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, underscores …

    Source: ASEAN Briefing - Neutral
  • Published on 13:53 GMT

    Treasury introduces discussion document on fiscal anchors proposal

    JOHANNESBURG - After some push and pull to get the ball rolling on talks for a fiscal anchor, Treasury has now introduced a discussion document on the proposal. During the revised budget statement at the National Assembly on Wednesday, Treasury also …

    Source: Eye Witness News - Label Pending
  • Published on 14:09 GMT

    Expert calls for technical committee on Islamic Finance

    By Issah Mohammed Accra, March 13, GNA – Professor John Gatsi of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has urged the government to form a technical committee to facilitate the integration of Islamic finance into Ghana’s financial system. He recommended that …

    Source: Ghana News Agency - Label Pending
  • Published on 15:23 GMT

    US aid cuts are hurting Africa’s ability to respond to disease outbreaks, health chief says

    KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Aid cuts by the United States are hurting Africa’s capacity to respond to disease outbreaks, the head of the continent’s public health agency said Thursday, ahead of a meeting with regional health ministers to discuss other financing …

    Source: Associated Press - Neutral
  • Published on 11:18 GMT

    IFC names Pakistani banker new Philippines chief

    Photo of IFC Philippines country manager Amena Arif MANILA, Philippines —International Finance Corp. (IFC), the private sector financing arm of the World Bank Group, has appointed veteran Pakistani banker Amena Arif as its new country manager for the …

    Source: Inquirer - Neutral
  • Published on 12:15 GMT

    Power Shift | Do we want to relinquish power, or not?

    Michael Köhler Why should a sector, why should an industry, why should big organisations change, as long as they don't feel the heat? You only change in response to a crisis. You never really change, only because you have the feeling we could do much …

    Source: The New Humanitarian - Left-wing

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