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Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Sets Up Task Force to Tackle Illegal Mining After Bindura Damage

[New Zimbabwe] CABINET has approved the establishment of a national Task Force to combat illegal mining as the government moves to address the damage caused by unregulated mining activities across the country.

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Passes First IMF Programme Assessment, but Risks Remain

[New Zimbabwe] THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the first review of Zimbabwe's 10-month Staff-Monitored Programme (SMP), projecting continued single-digit inflation while warning that economic risks remain.

Nigeria: Nigeria Blessed With Gas, No Family Should Use Firewood for Cooking - Minister

Nigeria: Nigeria Blessed With Gas, No Family Should Use Firewood for Cooking - Minister

[Premium Times] The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, spoke on Tuesday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, during the launch of a federal initiative to expand nationwide access to Liquefied Petroleum Gas, commonly…

Argentina Pauses Dollar Buying After US$13 Billion Run

Argentina Pauses Dollar Buying After US$13 Billion Run

Argentina · Markets Key Facts —Streak. The Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA) paused daily dollar purchases on Tuesday for the first time since January 2, 2026. —Reserves. Gross foreign reserves reached roughly US$48.9 billion, near the…

Petrobras China Oil Exports Plunge as New Buyers Emerge

Petrobras China Oil Exports Plunge as New Buyers Emerge

Brazil · Energy Key Facts —Output. Petrobras own production reached a record 3.336 million barrels of oil equivalent per day in the second quarter of 2026. —Driver. The Búzios pre-salt field, the company’s main growth engine, hit a monthly…

Police create special unit to track terror financing, illicit funds

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Police create special unit to track terror financing, illicit funds

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, on Tuesday directed police officers nationwide to channel cases involving terrorism financing, banditry and other financial crimes to specialised units. The top cop explained that this was…

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Volatility Driving Dealmaking: Goldman Sachs

Despite market volatility and geopolitical uncertainty, there is more confidence from large corporates when it comes to M&A, as these sponsors strive to be more decisive in their dealmaking says Anna Skoglund, Co-Head of EMEA Investment…

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Brazil FDI Jumps 33% as June Deficit Narrows to US$2.3 Bn

Brazil FDI Jumps 33% as June Deficit Narrows to US$2.3 Bn

Brazil · Economy Key Facts —FDI inflows. Foreign direct investment into Brazil reached roughly US$47 billion in the first half of 2026, a 33 percent jump over the same period in 2025. —June FDI. In June 2026 alone, FDI inflows hit about…

Rwanda: Your Pension Doubled and That Smaller Pay Slip Is Good News

[New Times] If you are formally employed, you may have noticed a little less landing in your account each month. Since January 2025, the mandatory pension contribution rose from 6 percent to 12 percent of your salary, split evenly between…

Hawkers, market stallholders to get up to S$1,200 in rental support

Hawkers, market stallholders to get up to S$1,200 in rental support

The support is in recognition of the social and community role played by hawkers and market stallholders, says the Ministry of Finance.

Cash grants, enhanced loan scheme part of new S$900m package to help firms manage cashflow pressures

Cash grants, enhanced loan scheme part of new S$900m package to help firms manage cashflow pressures

Small- and medium-size enterprises with local employees can receive a grant of up to S$2,500.

Guyana EITI Board Seat Boosts Oil Transparency Push

Guyana EITI Board Seat Boosts Oil Transparency Push

Guyana's Natural Resources Minister secured a seat on the EITI International Board for the 2026-2029 term, just as the country's 2026 EITI Validation formally commenced. The developments signal a deepening commitment to transparency in one…