Six African Startups Win $400,000 in FINCA Prize
Africa-Press - Mauritius. Six African startups have been awarded $400,000 through the 2025 FINCA Ventures Prize, a rare opportunity for early-stage funding at a...
Outdated Diamond Selling Hurts Producers Trader Says
Africa-Press - Mauritius. The sale of diamonds through tenders and auctions is opaque and inefficient and should be revamped for producers to earn more...
African Manufacturers Seek to Extend US Trade Program
Africa-Press - Mauritius. African manufacturers are lobbying U.S. Congress to grant a last-ditch extension of one or two years to a duty-free trade programme...
Global debt remains above 235% of world GDP: IMF
Africa-Press - Mauritius. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reported Wednesday that the decline in private sector credit was offset by an increase in public...
AI Projected to Boost Global Trade by 37% WTO
Africa-Press - Mauritius. World Trade Organization report argues AI apps contribute to productivity in economies, as well as semiconductors, other AI-enabling goods
However, it warns...
Global Interest-Rate Spree Signals First US Cut of 2025
Africa-Press - Mauritius. The first US interest rate cut since Donald Trump became president again is likely to seize the spotlight in a week...
Crypto Market Awaits Fed’S Rate Cut Decision
Africa-Press - Mauritius. The cryptocurrency market is awaiting a possible interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve on Wednesday during the bank’s Federal...
Shell Marks 120 Years of Energy Excellence in Mauritius
Africa-Press - Mauritius. Vivo Energy, representing the Shell brand, is celebrating 120 years of presence in Mauritius, marking a significant milestone for the company...
BRICS Grain Producers Lose $2.5B Yearly to Manipulation
Africa-Press - Mauritius. Grain producers across BRICS nations are losing an estimated $2.5 billion annually due to market concentration and price manipulation by global...
Lab-grown diamonds robbing southern Africa of riches
Africa-Press - Mauritius. Botswana and southern African peers that built much of their prosperity on diamonds are scrambling for alternatives as cheaper, lab-grown stones...