Zambian president fires finance minister, appoints central bank deputy governor
Zambia’s president has fired Finance Minister Margaret Mwanakatwe and appointed central bank deputy governor Bwalya Ng’andu to replace her, a statement from the president’s office...
South Africa’s Zuma to face corruption inquiry
Former South African president Jacob Zuma will be questioned at a public inquiry into state graft on Monday, a dramatic fall from grace for a...
Norway’s Adevinta says French digital tax to impact earnings
Online advertising group Adevinta said the newly introduced digital tax in France lacked clarity, but would likely impact the Norwegian company’s earnings as it posted...
China’s Xiaomi continues chip strategy revamp with investment in semiconductor designer
China’s Xiaomi Corp has taken a stake of roughly 6% in compatriot chip designer VeriSilicon Holdings Co Ltd, as the smartphone maker revamps its years-long...
With Iran deal teetering on brink, Europeans assess next steps
European foreign ministers will seek to flesh out how to convince Iran and the United States to reduce tensions and initiate a dialogue when they...
China second quarter GDP growth slows to 27-year low, more stimulus expected
China’s economic growth slowed to 6.2% in the second quarter, its weakest pace in at least 27 years, as demand at home and abroad faltered...
China-friendly Taiwan mayor beats Foxconn’s Gou in opposition party’s presidential primary
A China-friendly mayor in Taiwan on Monday won the opposition party’s nomination for the 2020 presidential election beating Foxconn’s founder Terry Gou and posting a...
Zambian president removes finance minister, appoints central bank deputy governor
Zambia’s president has appointed central bank deputy governor Bwalya Ng’andu as finance minister, taking over from Margaret Mwanakatwe who has been fired, a statement from...
MLB roundup: Rays flirt with perfect game in beating O’s
Ryan Yarbrough and Ryne Stanek combined to retire the first 24 Baltimore hitters, and visiting Tampa Bay got homers from Austin Meadows and Michael Brosseau...
Sudanese man shot dead during protest as sides wrangle over transition – Middle East Monitor
Sudanese man shot dead during protest as sides wrangle over transition Middle East Monitor Sudan’s paramilitary forces ‘shoot at protesters, kill a man’ Al Jazeera English Sudan...