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Barrow Inaugurates 50-Kilometre Urban Roads Project, Says Infrastructure Will Benefit Gambians for Decades
By Omar Cham President Adama Barrow has officially inaugurated the 50-kilometre Urban Roads Project, Lot 2, comprising components 6, 9 and 20, describing the infrastructure as a long-term investment in the people and future of The Gambia. Speaking at the…
Governor Saidy: Gambia’s Economy to Grow 5.8% As Tourism, Investment And Remittances Power Expansion
By Pa Modou Cham Governor of the Central Bank of the Gambia, Buah Saidy has announced a more optimistic economic outlook for The Gambia, with the Central Bank raising its forecast for economic growth in 2026 to 5.8 percent, as…
CBG Holds Policy Rate At 14% As Governor Saidy Flags Rising Transport, Energy Risks
By Pa Modou Cham Central Bank Governor Buah Saidy has announced the decision of the Monetary Policy Committee to maintain The Gambia’s Monetary Policy Rate at 14 percent, warning that despite recent moderation in inflation, the economy continues to face…
GRA Strengthens Customs Compliance Through WCO Post-Clearance Audit Mission
By CTV Africa BANJUL, The Gambia — The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has strengthened efforts to improve customs compliance and trade facilitation following a Post-Clearance Audit (PCA) Support Mission conducted in collaboration with the World Customs Organization (WCO). The mission,…
AfCFTA Secretariat and ADI Foundation Partner to Develop Africa’s Digital Trade Infrastructure to Power the Future of Intra-African Trade
A new joint venture to build an African-owned digital trade infrastructure under the AfCFTA Protocol on Digital Trade ACCRA, 21 July 2026 — The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and ADI Foundation signed, on 18 July 2026 in New…
Billions for NAWEC, Darkness for Gambians: Inside the D2.6 Billion Bailout That Didn’t End the Blackouts
By Pa Modou Cham BANJUL – As thousands of Gambians endured recurring power cuts, prolonged water shortages and rising business losses throughout 2025, the government quietly poured more than D2.59 billion into the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) in…
Winners and Losers: Which State Enterprises Made Money—and Which Are Sliding Towards Financial Crisis?
By CTV Africa Business Analysis BANJUL – The Gambia government’s latest State-Owned Enterprises report paints two very different pictures of public institutions in The Gambia. On one side are companies that delivered strong financial performances. The Social Security and Housing…
IMF Approves $22.5 Million for The Gambia, Urges Fiscal Discipline Amid Global Uncertainty
By CTV Africa BANJUL — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved an immediate disbursement of US$22.51 million to The Gambia after completing the fifth review of the country’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme and the second review of its…
IMF Commends Chile’s Economic Resilience Despite Rising Inflation Risks
Washington, D.C. — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Chile’s resilient economy and strong policy framework despite growing global uncertainties, while urging the South American nation to remain vigilant against inflationary pressures, strengthen fiscal discipline and accelerate structural reforms…