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Global Economy Faces $41 Trillion Climate Catastrophe by 2050, Moody’s Analysis Reveals Unprecedented Risk

In a stark warning that underscores the mounting financial toll of climate change, Moody’s Insurance Solutions has released a comprehensive analysis projecting that climate-related physical risks could devastate the global economy to the tune of $41.4 trillion by mid-century, representing a catastrophic 14.5% reduction in global GDP. This sobering forecast arrives as the world grapples […]

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Somalia Prepares for Historic Offshore Oil Drilling Launch in 2026, Eyeing Transformation from Aid Dependence to Energy Producer

Somalia stands on the cusp of a potentially transformative economic milestone as the nation prepares to launch its first offshore oil drilling operations in January 2026, marking a pivotal moment that could reshape the Horn of Africa nation’s economic trajectory and elevate it from aid dependency to joining the ranks of global fossil-fuel producers. According […]

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Kenya and Belgium Forge Historic Tax Treaty to Boost Investment and Combat Evasion

The Kenyan government has formalized a landmark bilateral agreement with Belgium designed to eliminate double taxation and prevent tax evasion for individuals and businesses operating between the two countries. The historic deal was signed on Tuesday, September 30, at the National Treasury offices in Nairobi, marking a pivotal moment in Kenya-Belgium economic relations. The agreement […]

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South Africa Sheds 80,000 Jobs as Unemployment Crisis Deepens Amid Weak Economic Growth

South Africa’s formal sector experienced a significant contraction in the second quarter of 2025, shedding 80,000 jobs and pushing total employment down by 0.8 percent from the previous quarter. Statistics South Africa reported on Tuesday that total employment fell from 10.59 million in March to 10.51 million in June, marking another troubling chapter in the […]

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Kenya’s Saccos Reduce Member Payouts: First Dividend Cut in Three Years Reflects Regulatory Pressure and Capital Building Strategy

Key Highlights: Kenya’s savings and credit cooperative societies have implemented their first reduction in dividend rates in three years, cutting the average rate of dividends on share capital to 10.46 percent for the year ending December 2024. This marks a strategic shift as saccos prioritize building stronger capital reserves over maximizing immediate returns to their […]

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Britain’s Economic Paradox: Strong G7 Growth Masks Widening External Imbalances

Britain’s economy delivered a resilient 0.3% growth in the second quarter of 2025, maintaining its position as the Group of Seven’s fastest-growing economy in the first half of the year, according to data released Tuesday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). However, beneath this positive headline lurks a concerning development: the current account deficit […]

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Nigeria’s Oil Sector in Turmoil: Major Strike Paralyzes Operations Following Mass Dismissals at Dangote Refinery

Nigeria’s oil and gas sector faces unprecedented disruption as a nationwide strike launched by petroleum workers has forced the closure of critical government offices, including the national oil regulator and state oil company facilities. The industrial action, which began on Monday, was triggered after the Dangote Oil Refinery dismissed more than 800 workers who were […]

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Kenya’s Central Bank Targets Dramatic Mobile Money Fee Reduction to Boost Financial Inclusion

In a bold regulatory move that could fundamentally reshape Kenya’s digital financial landscape, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has proposed cutting mobile money transaction fees by approximately half, targeting a reduction in average person-to-person transfer costs from KSh 23 to just KSh 10. The proposal, embedded within the Kenya National Financial Inclusion Strategy 2025-2028, […]

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World Markets Rally Amid Washington’s Frantic Efforts to Prevent Federal Government Shutdown

Global financial markets opened the week on a cautiously optimistic note, with equity indices across major economies registering gains and the U.S. dollar retreating, even as political uncertainty in Washington threatens to disrupt the world’s largest economy. American lawmakers find themselves in a familiar but increasingly precarious position—racing against time to secure a funding agreement […]

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