En iyi Africa Business podcastleri (2024)

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Qatar Suspends Role As Mediator Between Israel And Hamas 1:03

5d ago1:03

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Qatar has suspended its work as a mediator in ceasefire and hostage release talks between Israel and Hamas The country says it would resume its work when Hamas and Israel show their willingness to negotiate. It comes after senior US officials reportedly says Washington would no longer accept the presence of Hamas representatives in Qatar, accusing …

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A discussion with Nozibusiso Sibiya, SABC sports journalist 12:03

14d ago12:03

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Send us a text A discussion with Nozibisiso Sibyl, one of the few women in Sports journalism in Africa, on her path from local news to the public broadcaster in South Africa and on covering the rise of women football in South Africa and beyond. Join us every week on the Football Business Africa Podcast! And visit us on www.africanfootballbusiness.c…

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Botswana To Legalise Undocumented Zimbabweans 0:53

5d ago0:53

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Botswana’s new president says that he wants undocumented Zimbabweans to be legalised by granting them temporary work and residence permits. Botswana hosts the world’s second-largest community of Zimbabweans fleeing their country’s economic woes - and they are often resented, with deportations taking place daily. President Boko says it was a challen…

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Putin Offers African Countries Russia’s Total Support 1:12

5d ago1:12

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered what he called total support for Africa, including in the struggle against terrorism and extremism. Several African governments have cut ties with traditional Western allies and are looking to Moscow for help in tackling frequent attacks by jihadists. Burkina Faso's Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean-Marie T…

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Tax Reform Bills to Be Passed Into Law 0:55

5d ago0:55

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A member of the National Assembly, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has expressed confidence that the controversial tax reform bills presented by President Bola Tinubu will be passed into law. The Senator representing Borno South in the National Assembly, Senator Ali Ndume, had said that the bills are dead on arrival insisting that the bills are not dead on arri…

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Nigeria Labour Congress Proceeds On Strike Over Non-Implementation Of Minimum Wage 1:10

5d ago1:10

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The Nigeria Labour Congress has directed its members in states that have yet to implement the new minimum wage to go on an indefinite strike beginning on December 1, 2024. The National Executive Council says the outright refusal by the governments to implement the 2024 National Minimum Wage Act is a betrayal in the face of both legality and moralit…

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A conversation with Cynthia Mumbo on football as a product 18:40

14d ago18:40

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Send us a text A conversation with Cynthia Mumbo, founder and CEO of Nairobi-based Sports Connect Africa on the most pressing challenges facing the business of sports and football across the continent; including how Gor Mahia and football in Kenya lost its fans in Kenya... Cynthia is a former athlete who has managed the transition into marketing, b…

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Welcome to the Football Business Africa Podcast! 1:18

14d ago1:18

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Send us a text We all know football is the most popular sport on the continent. But what's happening behind the scenes? That's what this podcast is all about. Each week, we'll dive deep into the business of African football. We will bring you interviews with club owners, football agents, marketing executives, and other key players in the African fo…

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UN Expands Haiti Arms Embargo To All Types Of Weapons 0:53

26d ago0:53

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The UN Security Council has voted unanimously to expand its arms embargo in Haiti because of grave concerns over extremely high levels of gang violence. The embargo will extend to all types of arms and ammunition in the Caribbean country, which faces multiple challenges. The resolution authorises the 193 UN member nations to take “appropriate steps…

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Egypt Declared Malaria-free After 100-year Effort 1:05

26d ago1:05

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Egypt has been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO) - an achievement hailed by the UN public health agency as truly historic. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says Malaria is as old as Egyptian civilization itself, but the disease that plagued pharaohs now belongs to its history. Egyptian authorities launched their firs…

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Nigerian Telcos, Subscribers Reject 5% Excise Duty 1:05

26d ago1:05

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Nigeria’s telecommunications sector has again strongly rejected the Federal Government’s attempt to reintroduce a 5 per cent excise duty on telecommunications services. Stakeholders described the move as insensitive to the current economic climate and the financial struggles faced by consumers. The excise duty structure in the bill indicates that t…

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Transmission Company of Nigeria Promises Backup System To Avert Frequent Grid Collapses 0:52

26d ago0:52

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The Transmission Company of Nigeria has promised a backup or buffer system to ensure that Nigerians won’t be thrown into blackout whenever the national grid collapses. TCN Managing Director, Sule Abdulaziz, blamed aged infrastructure as old as 50 years for the frequent grid collapses in the country. Abdulaziz says they are trying to upgrade all tra…

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North Korea Accused Of Sending Soldiers To Help Russia In War 0:53

1M ago0:53

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused North Korea of sending not only weapons but also soldiers to help Russia in its war against Ukraine. He says Ukraine and its allies needed to evolve their response in light of Russia’s deepening alliances and reiterated his call for increased military support to prevent a bigger war. He says the f…

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Nigerian Government To Reverse Growing Unemployment Rate 0:56

1M ago0:56

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The Federal Government is working to reverse Nigeria’s growing unemployment rate. Vice-President Kashim Shettima says that the current administration is committed to empowering Nigerians with globally competitive skills which would enable them excel anywhere in the world. He says the unemployment rates, the growing informal sector, and low labour f…

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Nigerian Government Introduces Tax Payment In Instalments 1:02

1M ago1:02

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The Federal Government has proposed introducing a tax payment option that enables individuals to pay their taxes in instalments. It introduced this in the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, recently submitted to the National Assembly for consideration and approval. Our correspondent obtained a copy of the draft on Sunday. The government also proposed the creat…

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UNICEF Supports Jigawa, 14 Other States To Domesticate Safe School Policy 1:03

1M ago1:03

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The United Nations Children’s Fund has partnered with Jigawa State and 14 other Nigerian states to domesticate the Safe School Policy, amid increasing concerns over the safety of educational institutions in the country. The Education Specialist at UNICEF’s Kano Field Office, Mr. Muttaka Muktar, highlighted the alarming number of school closures due…

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International Customers Owe Nigeria $5.7m Electricity Debt 1:28

1M ago1:28

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International bilateral electricity customers in Benin Republic and Togo owe Nigeria $5.79m for the energy consumed in the second quarter of 2024. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission says out of the $15.60m invoice issued by the market operator between April and June, the international customers remitted $9.81m. The foreign companies off…

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Biden Pledges Half A Billion To Restore Power For Reeling Floridians 1:00

1M ago1:00

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President Joe Biden visited the Tampa area of Florida on Sunday to conduct an aerial tour of the destruction caused by Hurricane Milton, the second major storm to hit the area in as many weeks. Biden pledged more than $500m (£380m) to help restore the state's damaged electrical grid. Biden thanked first responders and other local officials for thei…

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France’s Macron Calls For Arms Sales Ban On Israel 1:02

1M ago1:02

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French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a halt on arms deliveries to Israel which has been bombing Gaza for a year now, and recently launched a military operation against Lebanon. While France is not a leading weapons provider for Israel, its voice as a key player in the European Union and as a permanent member of the United Nations Securit…

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WHO Approves First Mpox Test For Quick Diagnosis 0:58

1M ago0:58

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The World Health Organization has approved the first diagnostic test for Mpox where the results can be immediately known, saying it could prove pivotal in helping to stop the rising global cases of the deadly virus. The new PCR test enables the detection of the Mpox DNA taken from skin lesion swabs. The WHO says of the more than 30,000 suspected ca…

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Rwanda Starts Vaccine Trials Against Deadly Marburg Virus 1:10

1M ago1:10

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Rwanda says it will begin vaccine trials for the fatal Marburg virus, which has already killed at least 12 people in the country - most of them health workers. The East African country has received 700 vaccine doses from the Sabin Vaccine Institute, a US-based non-profit organisation. Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana says those most at risk, like d…

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Nigeria's High Interest Rates to Curb Inflation 1:11

1M ago1:11

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The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Olayemi Cardoso, has defended the bank’s decision to raise the Monetary Policy Rate to 27.25 per cent, describing it as a necessary move to control inflation and curb excess money in circulation. Cardoso emphasized that the rate hike, while tough on borrowers, is crucial for the country’s economic sta…

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Nigerian Government Exempts Gas Generators, LPG Dual Fuel Vehicles From VAT 1:17

1M ago1:17

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The Federal Government says 63 items have been exempted from Value-Added Tax. Taiwo Oyedele, the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, says the exempted items are contained in an official gazette for the Value Added Tax (Modification) Order, 2024. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, W…

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Nigeria Commences Crude Oil Sales In Naira 1:07

1M ago1:07

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The Federal Government has announced that Nigeria has officially commenced the sales of crude oil and refined petroleum products in naira. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, says that in line with the Federal Executive Council directive, the sale of the products in naira commenced on October 1. The Director…

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X Faces Additional $1.9M Fine To End Ban In Brazil 1:08

2M ago1:08

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Reuters reports that an order from the country’s Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes stated that the Elon Musk-owned social network could “immediately return to its activities in national territory” if it pays a fine of 10 million reais (around $1.9 million). X has been locked in a legal battle over Moraes’ attempt to block certain accounts tha…

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Zimbabwe Knocks 40% Off Value of Gold-backed Currency 1:04

2M ago1:04

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Zimbabwe's central bank has devalued its gold-backed currency by over 40% against the US dollar, indicating that the last-ditch effort to stabilise the country's volatile economy, is in trouble. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe decided to slash the local exchange rate to 24 Zig to $1. This slump is due to an increase in demand for the US dollar, which …

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Nigerian Government begins Electricity Subsidy for Public Hospitals 1:00

2M ago1:00

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The Federal Government says that it has begun the implementation of electricity subsidies for public hospitals nationwide. The Senior Adviser of Media and External Relations to the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Tashikalmah Hallah, says that subsidy on electricity for public hospitals had begun. Hallah also said the government …

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