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On the 3rd of April, the U.S. government imposed sweeping 25 per cent tariffs on imported vehicles. 

Singh: U.S tariffs a wake-up call for South Africa 

Mobile money is no longer just a tool for sending and receiving funds – it's now a trillion-dollar global industry transforming economies, particularly across Africa and Asia. 

Global mobile money growth sees $1.7 trillion in transactions in 2024

As Tanzania accelerates its digital transformation, the government has laid out an ambitious ICT and communication roadmap for the 2024/25 fiscal year. 

Tanzania ICT Minister talks investments & key growth sectors

CNBC Africa is joined by Bastian Teichgreeber, Chief Investment Officer, Prescient Investment Management for this discussion. 

U.S. tariffs on Africa signal end of AGOA deal

Law firm Webber Wentzel has outlined three potential scenarios on how the future seeds of trade relations will flourish. 

S.Africa’s agriculture future beyond AGOA

South African citrus, grapes, wine and fruit juices have been the topic of discussion at most dinner tables lately as industry stakeholders contemplate what the official removal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) could mean.

Sihlobo: Expanding markets key for SA’s agricultural sector

Analysts at Databank attribute the strong first quarter positive performance of the equities market in Ghana to impressive full year results and dividend announcement by listed companies. 

Databank: Robust investor demand drives Ghana equities  

Oil prices continued its decline as traders anticipate escalating trade tensions to impact demand for crude. Meanwhile, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company is set to ship crude cargoes to Europe. 

How oil price decline impacts Nigeria's production

AXA Mansard has reported a 116 per cent growth in its profit for 2024, driven by earnings from health insurance and revenue from savings. 

Axa Mansard profit up 116% to ₦25.9bn in FY'24

Russia says it is ready to help strengthen military and security forces with member states of the Alliance of Sahel States. Meetings were held last week as both parties look to deepen their partnership. 

Russia commits to military backing of alliance of Sahel States 

African trade ministers will meet next week on the 14th of April to examine how the continent should respond to the recent tariffs imposed by the United States. 

US tariffs: African trade ministers to meet April 14

Data from Nigeria's Debt Management Office shows that total public debt rose by 48.5 per cent to 144.7 trillion naira at the end of 2024 with a surge in both external and domestic borrowings. 

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