2026 World Cup: Africa Zone Qualification Groups, Schedules, and Rankings

2023-11-21 21:10:15 The increase from 32 to 48 teams for the 2026 World Cup simplifies the qualification method for African teams. The confederation saw its number of qualified selections increase from 5 to 9. Gone are the three-phase qualifiers (round-trip preliminary round between the weakest nations, group stage, play-offs), make way for a more readable … Read more

Comesa: one step closer to creating a common digital payment platform

2023-11-05 23:00:40 To facilitate cross-border trade between its 21 members, the Comesa zone – the common market for southern and eastern Africa – is establishing electronic payment infrastructure. The goal: to secure payments, minimize costs and facilitate transactions for micro, small and medium-sized businesses. While awaiting the launch of a dedicated platform, planned for next … Read more

International Collaborations: The Best New Releases from Africa, Europe, and America

2023-10-20 17:00:15 Every Friday, The World Africa presents three new musical releases from or inspired by the continent. This week, time for international collaborations – “features”, in the jargon – between artists from Africa, Europe and America. “Roll On Me,” by Lavaud (feat. Tiwa Savage, Kanis, Patoranking & Reekado Banks) After two years of silence, … Read more

Made in Moris: 10 years later, a label firmly established in Mauritius

2023-10-04 22:45:08 Ten years after its creation to save the local industry from the increasing liberalization of trade, Made in Moris has become more than a label. It is a real movement that is underway in Mauritius. With the mission of promoting local products and preserving Mauritian know-how in the face of foreign competition. More … Read more

Persistent Lack of Foreign Exchange in Mauritius: Insights from Industrialists and Economists

2023-09-03 23:57:00 From our correspondent in Port-Louis, Despite the repeated interventions of the Bank of Mauritius since the end of the pandemic and the economic recovery, Mauritian industrialists face a persistent problem of lack of foreign exchange. A historical importer, preferring to remain anonymous, confides to us: “ I continue to visit banks to obtain … Read more

Bank of Mauritius Progresses with Digital Rupee: Public Consultation and IMF Assistance

2023-06-09 15:51:00 (Ecofin Agency) – Working since 2020 on its digital currency project, Bank of Mauritius, technically assisted by the IMF, is actively progressing in the implementation of its “digital rupee”. A consultation document aimed at gathering the public’s opinions on this initiative has been produced. The Central Bank of Mauritius (Bank of Mauritius) plans … Read more