[ICYMI] The SA Reserve Bank's MPC decided to keep the repurchase rate at its current level of 8.25% per year. At the current repurchase rate level, policy is restrictive, consistent with still high inflation expectations and the outlook. Serious upside risks to the inflation outlook remain. In light of these risks, the Committee remains vigilant and decisions will continue to be data dependent and sensitive to the balance of risks to the outlook. To read the full statement, click here: https://t.co/hI9hzLBYJp
Join us next week Tuesday for another two webinars on the #AfCFTA for Egypt, this time looking more specifically at value chain and digital trade opportunities 🇪🇬
Presented in English with interpretation to Arabic 🗣️
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Africa is where the upside in VC investing lies.
I know it's not on your radar—but it should be.
Here’s why I'm so bullish on African startups and how to get started as a VC:
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“One Fine Day" was comedy at its best. The cast, the sketches, the plots, the editing… all just top notch. Now that was some damn good television! The best Namibian content I’ve ever seen.
It took America and the UK to hold Glencore accountable. Now Germany has charged Markus Jooste with fraud and market manipulation for Steinhoff.
Why do these companies and people get away with bribery and corruption in South Africa? Why are African law makers unable to hold these corrupt billionaires to account?
Statistics show that men only get flowers 1 or 2 in their lifetime but the majority only get flowers at their funerals. A poll showed that 60% of men would like to receive flowers We need to do better.
Any early stage startup in Africa that's currently using #CarbonCredits to improve the lives of people affected by climate change?
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