The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) assembled a good chunk of its monetary arsenal as it moved to pump more cash into an economy that has been ravaged by coronavirus. This came even as CBK Governor Patrick Njoroge (pictured) projected the virus would devastate the economy this year, slowing it
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South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa (pictured) has announced in a live televised address that there will be a nationwide lockdown from midnight on Thursday in order to control the outbreak of coronavirus. It will last for 21 days. This means that all South Africans are required to "stay at home
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Uganda now has nine confirmed cases of coronavirusImage caption: Uganda now has nine confirmed cases of coronavirus Uganda has confirmed eight new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to nine. All the new cases involve its nationals who recently travelled to Dubai in the
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By Helge Berger, Kenneth Kang, and Changyong Rhee The impact of the coronavirus is having a profound and serious impact on the global economy and has sent policymakers looking for ways to respond. China’s experience so far shows that the right policies make a difference in fighting the disease and
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Members of the Ghana National Assembly have passed the Narcotics Control Commission Bill, 2019, that now allows for the use of marijuana for medical and industrial purposes only. With the law, therefore, the Minister for Interior will be tasked with granting licenses for the planting of cannabis of not more
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Seasoned banker, Juma Kisaame (pictured) has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Board of Directors. Kisaame replaces Dr Simon Kagugube, who passed away on February 15, 2020. “We look forward to leading Uganda’s domestic revenue mobilization agenda under his capable leadership,” URA management said
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President Magufuli (R) has been encouraging protective measures against coronavirus Tanzanian President John Magufuli has said gatherings in churches and mosques have not been banned yet because that's where "there is true healing." “Coronavirus is a devil, it cannot live in the body of Christ, it will burn instantly. This
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The local currency was under tremendous pressure as the market swung into a panic mode driven by the uncertainty over the potential economic fallout of the Corona pandemic during the week ending March20, 2020. The shilling dropped to a record level, past the key level of 3800. BOU back to
Read MoreThey are one of the most misunderstood creatures on the planet and considered Africa’s most legally traded live animal- the Ball python. The reptile is perceived to have no feelings or experience suffering, but it is the poster animal for the exotic pet trade. It is called a Ball python
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The Ministry of Education and Sports has promised to investigate allegations that some schools are refusing to register senior four and senior six students who are not intellectually bright for Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB). The revelation was made after a complaint was raised by Winnie Kiiza (Kasese Woman MP)
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