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Higher private financing could boost mining investment

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INTERNATIONAL

Private mining finance.

New Nigeria bank restrictions may boost fintech sector

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NIGERIA

These limit weekly cash withdrawals from banks to NGN500,000 (USD1,072) for individuals and to NGN5mn for businesses. One aim of the new policy is to drive an increase in digital…

Ukraine’s war recovery will need more external funding

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UKRAINE/INT

Co-organised by the UK and Ukrainian governments, the conference concentrated on Ukraine’s economic stabilisation and recovery from the effects of war. A follow-up to URC2022 held…

Private credit will grow as an alternative asset class

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INTERNATIONAL

In the current low-interest-rate environment, private debt and other alternative assets have become a key part of investors’ portfolios given their attractive risk-adjusted…

South Africa vaccine plan will struggle to convince

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SOUTH AFRICA

President Cyril Ramaphosa's government has been criticised for tardy and inefficient vaccine procurement, as well as lack of transparency and accountability. It has recently…

Challenges will delay global genomics sharing

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INTERNATIONAL

Challenges for Genomic Data-Sharing in Insurance.

Gas expansion may return Doha’s double-digit surpluses

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QATAR

Although it has not yet hit the production numbers, Qatar Petroleum (QP) is making good progress on its project to expand liquefied natural gas (LNG) output by 40% over the next…

More tax on asset gains is likelier than a wealth tax

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INTERNATIONAL

Developed economies have implemented fiscal support measures worth over 16% of their GDP to combat the pandemic's impacts. To pay off the resulting debt and to ensure sufficient…

China's OBOR will follow opportunities, not blueprint

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CHINA

The One Belt One Road initiative.

Ramaphosa’s government faces social relief dilemmas

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SOUTH AFRICA

The pandemic has sharpened questions about the role of South Africa's extensive social grants system in wider economic policy. In particular, emergency provisions have focused…