49.34 Egyptian Pounds (EGP) to the US Dollar opening price 8 March 2024. The EGP fell sharply against the greenback on Wednesday after the central bank hiked interest rates by 600 basis points, almost touching the $50 mark at one point, stabilising now at around 49.30 EGP.
21,200 South African rand per month is the new threshold, above which, South African employees will lose certain automatic protections contained in the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
11.7 million Euro grant awarded by the Netherlands to Ethiopia for the first phase of a new fresh produce distribution centre at the Modjo Dry Port.
1,085 million tons of production and export volumes in Brazil in 2023 as reported by Abrafrutas, marking a 6% growth in volume and a 26.7% increase in value year-on-year.
6,700 km trek through 15 states undertaken by Indian National Congress’ Rahul Gandhi to drum up support ahead of India’s 2024 elections.
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