Zimbabwe’s new currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG), launched in April 2024, has maintained a stable exchange rate against the US dollar in the official market. This apparent stability, however, masks deeper economic challenges that continue to plague the country. This article delves into the ZWG’s performance, the underlying economic...
When we lose our fear, they lose their power! – Anonymous. I recognize these words, though their origin eludes me. My first encounter with them was in July 2020, spoken by Kenyan activist Wanjira Wanjiru. She fearlessly defied police arrest during a women-led protest against police brutality in Nairobi....
In this third and final instalment of a riveting series by Kenyan investigative journalist Otiato Guyuyu, we delve deeper into the murky waters of illegal forex trade in Kenya. This article explores the regulatory challenges, the rise of unlicensed brokers, and the devastating impact on unsuspecting investors. Join us...
In this episode, I join veteran South African journalist, Denzil Taylor, to put perspectives on the Kenyan protests and...
In the second week of Kenya’s ongoing protests against the 2024 finance bill, parliament was breached on Tuesday! MPs...
Kenya’s anti-tax laws protests entered their second week, with Tuesday’s street protests not being only the deadliest but also...
In the first instalment of this eye-opening series, we delve into the murky world of online forex trading in...
In the first instalment of this eye-opening series, we delve into the murky world of online forex trading in...
Scheduled for 2025, Cameroon’s presidential election is already front-page news. Although it is still subtle – hardly, it has...
Cameroon’s presidential election will be held in 2025. Although the deadline may seem a long way off, political parties...
There were always signs that the opposition, led by Nelson Chamisa, was going to implode soon after the August...
In the heart of West Africa, Senegal has emerged as a beacon of hope for democracy. The recent presidential...
In this episode, I join veteran South African journalist, Denzil Taylor, to put perspectives on the Kenyan protests and what the withdrawal of the 2024 Finance Bill now means for the country’s credit rating being that the global perception in some quarters is that Kenya cannot raise ore taxes...
In the second week of Kenya’s ongoing protests against the 2024 finance bill, parliament was breached on Tuesday! MPs scampered for safety as police used live bullets to try and block the protestors, but not even bodies dropping next to them would stop the mob. When the guns went...
Kenya’s anti-tax laws protests entered their second week, with Tuesday’s street protests not being only the deadliest but also one that saw an occurrence that has never been witnessed in Kenya’s history – the invasion of parliament. The angry protestors outwitted the police and made their way into the...