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Algeria: Spanish cinema takes centre stage

Algiers is playing host to the projection of Spanish films. The first movie entitled “In his own eyes” directed by Liliana Beatrice Paolinelli was projected at the Cinematheque of Algiers to mark the beginning of the event. The project is part of Spain’s cinema program under the name “Ciné en construction.” The event started on […]

New payment methods, incl. BNPL, in Africa set to continue with strong growth

The global daily value of mobile money transactions in 2022 surpassed forecasts to hit $3.45 trillion, according to a latest mobile money industry report, while in East Africa, the number of transactions grew by 18%. The report by Global Systems for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) also shows that in 2022 the total value transacted on […]

AngloGold Ashtanti acquisition of $2.5B Centamin Company

AngloGold Ashanti has reached an agreement to acquire Centamin Company in a transaction valued at around $2.5 billion. This acquisition will grant AngloGold control over the Sukari mine in Egypt, a renowned gold mine globally. Upon finalization, AngloGold shareholders are set to possess approximately 83.6% of the company, while Centamin investors will retain about 16.4% […]