Kenya’s budget deficit likely to swell – finance minister
Kenya’s budget deficit for this financial year could increase due to revenue shortfalls and coronavirus-related disruptions, the finance minister said on Tuesday. Ukur Yatani, who...
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Apple announces September 15 date for online iPhone 12 reveal event
Despite acknowledging that this year’s iPhone launches will be delayed by a few weeks relative to their traditional late September street dates, Apple isn’t stopping...
MTN takes challenges against Ghana market regulator to Supreme Court
MTN’s unit in Ghana said on Saturday that it had sought review from the Supreme Court after a high court this week dismissed its challenge...
Botswana plans to add 600 MW of coal-fired and solar power by 2026
Botswana plans to add more 600 megawatts (MW) of solar and coal-fired power in the next six years as the country looks to wean itself...
TikTok chief Kevin Mayer quits after less than three months
TikTok Chief Executive Officer Kevin Mayer has left the company, less than three months after he joined the hit short video app, and U.S. General...
South Africa retailers feel pain from virus pandemic
South Africa’s retail industry is feeling the pain from the coronavirus pandemic on two fronts — store closures during lockdown and the sharply reduced purchasing...
South African telco to close 128 stores, affecting 546 jobs
South African mobile operator Cell C said on Friday it expects to close around 128 stores across the country, more than half of its retail...
Burundi jails members of notorious ruling party youth wing
A judge in Burundi has jailed more than a dozen police officers, local officials and members of the ruling party’s violent youth wing after finding...
Facebook accuses the ‘Apple tax’ of stifling its plan to help struggling small businesses
Facebook is launching a new digital platform that will let event organizers create paid online events to try to fill the gap created by the...
Sudan floods kill 10, destroy 3,300 homes
At least 10 people were killed and more than 3,300 homes ruined by flooding triggered by torrential rains across much of Sudan this week, the...