Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia has been ranked among the bottom ten countries worldwide in terms of internet speed and network quality for its citizens, according to a recent assessment by a team of software and technology experts at Increditools. The study, based on data from Speedtest.net, highlighted the challenges facing the country’s internet infrastructure.
(BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia Start-up Chamber of Commerce (GSCC), in collaboration with Jaama Youth Agro-preneurs Network, recently concluded a 10-day training program aimed at equipping 31 young entrepreneurs with essential skills in agro-food processing, labeling, and packaging.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Presight, Abu Dhabi-based and UAE’s leading AI and big data analytics company, has been selected as the strategic partner to enhance digital transformation efforts in the West African country of Gambia.
Gambiaj.com – (ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast) – Air Peace, a Nigerian airline, announced that a low-pressure tyre on one of its aircraft in Abidjan led to the grounding of the plane and subsequent flight delays to The Gambia and Senegal.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) has announced the commencement of work on the Half-Die port expansion in Banjul. In a recent public warning, the GPA urged residents of the affected areas to vacate by Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia’s economy demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2023, with real GDP growing by 5.3% despite a challenging global environment, according to The Gambia’s Fourth Economic Update – Spring 2024 released by the World Bank. This growth signals a continued recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing external pressures.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Trade activity volumes in The Gambia’s interbank dalasi market from January to April 2024 totaled D4.9 billion, a significant decrease compared to the D7.4 billion recorded in the same period in 2023. The weighted average interest rate in the market also declined, falling from 7.4 percent in April 2023 to 4.9 percent in April 2024, following trends in the three-month Treasury bills rate.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Preliminary estimates for The Gambia’s balance of payments in the first quarter of 2024 show a mixed economic performance. The current account balance recorded a deficit of US$1.4 million (0.1% of GDP), compared to a surplus of US$4.9 million (0.2% of GDP) in the last quarter of 2023.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) convened on May 22 and 23, 2024, to review current domestic and global economic conditions and trends. The Committee states that in The Gambia, the strong economic growth momentum persists as inflation pressures begin to ease.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The National Assembly Select Committee on Trade and Regional Integration embarked on a crucial trade facilitation visit to Senegal from May 13th to 16th, 2024. This visit underscores the Committee’s commitment to enhancing regional trade and addressing pertinent issues affecting transit goods between The Gambia and Senegal.
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