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Namibia records first case of listeriosis

Namibia has reportedly recorded its first case of listeriosis, with a 41-year-old man said to be fighting for his life in a hospital in Windhoek.

IMF urges Kenya to stabilise economy

The International Monetary Fund has told Kenya that it must reduce its alarming fiscal deficit, ensure a sustainable public debt regime and abolish the interest rates cap to put the economy back on a strong footing.

Kenya’s government declares the country ”broke”

Officials within Kenya's government have said that the country is "broke" and lacks needed funds for developmental projects.

Tillerson cautions Africa over Chinese loans

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Thursday told African countries to be careful with Chinese loans and weigh them carefully.

Congo’s Kabila to sign new mining code

Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila will soon sign into law a new mining code, the government and the country’s mining companies said on Wednesday. The code has been vigorously opposed by the miners.

Coca-Cola to launch its first alcoholic drink

Coca-Cola is planning to produce an alcoholic drink for the first time in the company's 125-year history - with an alcopop-style product in Japan.

Listeria outbreak: Zimbabwe bans meat imports from SA

Zimbabwe has become the latest country to tighten its borders following the outbreak of the deadly Listeria disease detected in meats sold in South Africa.

South Africa: Deadly listeria traced to processed meat

South Africans were told on Sunday not to consume ready-to-eat processed meat as the government identified the source of a listeria outbreak that has killed 180 people as a cold meat product made by the country’s biggest consumer foods group.

IMF urges Ghana to adopt new revenue plan

Ghana must legislate new measures to boost revenues by at least 0.5 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) before the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reviews a $918 million credit deal next month, the Fund has said.

Barclays Africa to rebrand to Absa

Barclays Africa Group Limited, one of the largest banking groups in Africa, is set to change its name to Absa Group Ltd subject to shareholder and regulatory approval.

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