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Electronic banking fraud in Nigeria: how it's done, and what can be done to stop it

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#LockdownLessons: Companies putting the grit in integrity

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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

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To meet the needs of its youthful population, African businesses must expand and governments must invest in infrastructure. Getty Images

Moratorium on debt for Africa? Be careful of unintended consequences

Rodrigo Olivares-Caminal 11 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

How Mauritius' outward-focused economy survived previous shocks

How Mauritius' outward-focused economy survived previous shocks

Harshana Kasseeah 29 Apr 2020

Covid-19 and its impact on loans and real estate arrangements

Covid-19 and its impact on loans and real estate arrangements

Loice Erambo 29 Apr 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

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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

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Mauritius heads into coronavirus storm with strong social welfare buffers

Myriam Blin 20 Apr 2020

10 ways to stay connected on Biz during lockdown

10 ways to stay connected on Biz during lockdown

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Covid-19 will fast-track growth in contactless payments

Covid-19 will fast-track growth in contactless payments

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

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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

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#BlockchainAfrica: So you think you need a blockchain?

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John Lombela, managing director, Cryptovecs Capital

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The Nigerian Naira has been under a lot pressure lately
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How Mauritius' outward-focused economy survived previous shocks

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Cloud technology can significantly reduce banking costs in Africa

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Misheck Mutize 20 Feb 2020

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$50m Standard Bank funding to boost CCBA Ethiopia expansion

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Activist Greta Thunberg was among attendees who want the world’s leaders to prioritise fighting climate change.
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China in lockdown. EPA

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (centre) with a host of African leaders at the UK Africa Investment Summit in London. EPA-EFE/Hollie Adams

UK-Africa trade and investment: who benefits?

Ian Scoones 24 Jan 2020

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

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