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Power cuts, daily struggles and Zanzibar's search for energy security

ZANZIBAR, Feb. 18 -- FOR months, residents of Zanzibar, particularly on Unguja Island, have been grappling with frequent power outages that have disrupted daily life, strained household routines, and ... Read More


Financial ascent: Stability, sukuks, race for market depth

DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 18 -- IN the high-stake arena of African finance, Tanzania is no longer playing catch-up. According to the 2025 Absa Africa Financial Markets Index (AFMI), the nation has solidifie... Read More


Kenya's rising non-performing loans reveal deeper structural economic challenges ahead

NAIROBI, Feb. 18 -- ONE indicator of an economic downturn is the ability of debtors to repay loans in accordance with the terms of their loan agreements with financial institutions. Kenyas substantia... Read More


Zanzibar unveils 8.27tri/- growth plan

ZANZIBAR, Feb. 18 -- ZANZIBAR plans to raise spending by 17.69 per cent to 8.27tri/- for the next financial year starting July, ramping up investment in infrastructure, industry and its Blue Economy s... Read More


India must double AI budget to win global Race, says 63SATS Cybertech MD and CEO

New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- India must significantly increase its financial commitment to Artificial technology to keep pace with international competitors, says Neehar Pathare, MD, CEO & CIO at 63SATS Cybe... Read More


Budget Session: Odisha to be growth engine of Viksit Bharat, says Governor Haribabu Kambhampati in Assembly

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 17 -- The Budget Session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly began on a significant note with Governor Haribabu Kambhampati addressing the House on Tuesday. The Governor commenced his... Read More


Mint Explainer: Can commercial papers rescue brokers from RBI's latest leverage squeeze?

New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- India's market regulator, the government and now the central bank have all tightened the screws on what they see as excessive speculation in the country's booming derivatives mar... Read More


From Credit Strategy to Capital Access: How Manish Jain Is Building Financial Pathways for India's Growth Businesses

India, Feb. 17 -- India's economic growth is often discussed through the lens of startups and large corporations. Yet the backbone of the country's economy continues to be its MSMEs and mid-market ent... Read More


Improving access to timely and adequate formal credit for MSMEs remains a key policy priority of the central bank, says RBI Governor

Mumbai, Feb. 17 -- RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Monday underscored the pivotal role of the MSME sector in India's economic landscape contributing significantly to GDP, exports and livelihoods. The ... Read More


NEVA Snag Disrupts HP Assembly's Online Proceedings

Shimla, Feb. 17 -- The ongoing Budget Session of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly was hit by technical disruptions on Tuesday following the integration of its e-Vidhan software with the Natio... Read More