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Zambia switches to 100 percent LED bulbs

Zambia is attempting to convert the nation to energy-saving light emitting diode (LED) lightbulbs to help plug crippling power shortages that have hit mining and agriculture and imposed daily rationing on parts of the country.

Ghana’s president appoints new central bank governor

Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo has appointed a new boss of the country’s central bank, replacing the previous governor, Dr. Abdul Nshiru Issahaku who resigned on Thursday.

China to support Zambia build 2,000 houses for military

A Chinese bank will help finance the construction of 2,000 homes for Zambian military personnel who face a critical shortage of housing, president Edgar Lungu said on Thursday.

Ghana’s central bank governor resigns

Local media in Ghana are reporting that the head of the country’s central bank, Dr. Abdul Nashiru Issahaku has resigned from his post

Mogadishu-Nairobi direct flights resume

Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Kheyre has launched direct flights between Mogadishu and Nairobi.

Tanzania orders audit of mining companies’ earnings over taxes

Tanzania's President John Magufuli has ordered a special audit of mining companies to determine if they pay their fair share of taxes to the East African country.

Ghana Ratifies Mercury Convention to protect its children

People living in Ghana’s mining communities may now be better protected from deadly mercury poisoning.

West Africa Gas Ltd acquires first Gas Vessel

Gas production in Ghana is expected to receive a major boost with the arrival of first ever liquefied petroleum Gas Vessel at the country's Tema Port.

Toshiba’s Westinghouse files for US bankruptcy

Westinghouse, Toshiba's US nuclear unit, has filed for US bankruptcy protection.

American Airlines ties up partnership with China Southern

American Airlines and China's biggest carrier by passengers, China Southern, have agreed a strategic partnership.

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