Business Africa
Egypt’s currency to trade freely
The country aims to finalise a multi-billion dollar IMF deal within days, after floating the Egyptian pound.
The country’s central bank has been rationing dollars and imposing strict capital controls while maintaining the pound at an artificially strong official rate hampering trade in a country that relies on imports of everything from cars to food.
The move is expected to rebalance currency markets after several weeks of turbulence.
Let’s hear more from Michael Dibie and Loué Rodrigue.
Ivorian cocoa production declines
Ivory Coast, the world’s major cocoa producer and exporter, and recorded a deficit at the start of the season on October 1st whilst local grinders struggled to procure supplies for the processing facilities.
Kenneth Karuri and Narcisse Ndoumbe explain further.
South africa: Growing demand for whisky
Renowned for its wine production, South Africa is now getting more recognition for its whiskies and even looks set to challenge the dominance of Scottish and Irish brands by appealing to connoisseurs.
Claire Muthinji and Armelle Nga with the inside story.
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Eskom's energy availability factor and the road to stability
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May Day: South African workers march in support of Palestinians
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South African Police investigate alleged signature forgery by Zuma’s MK party
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