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Business Economy

Business Economy News

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Reparations Commission Announces Commencement of Reparations Payments
Victims Reparations, TRRC, Business Economy, Press Release, Transitional Justice, Human Rights, Victims
Reparations Commission Announces Commencement of Reparations Payments
Victims Reparations, TRRC, Business Economy, Press Release, Transitional Justice, Human Rights, Victims
Victims Reparations, TRRC, Business Economy, Press Release, Transitional Justice, Human Rights, Victims
After Askanwi Spotlight, All Telecoms Fall in Line With D75 Data Cap
Askanwi, Advocacy Journalism, PURA, Data, Internet, Civil Society, Business Economy, Price Floor
After Askanwi Spotlight, All Telecoms Fall in Line With D75 Data Cap
Askanwi, Advocacy Journalism, PURA, Data, Internet, Civil Society, Business Economy, Price Floor
Askanwi, Advocacy Journalism, PURA, Data, Internet, Civil Society, Business Economy, Price Floor
After Askanwi Exposé, Africell and QCell Cut Data Prices as Gamcel Remains in Breach
PURA, Price Floor, Business Economy, Gamcel, QCell, Comium, Africell, Internet, Data
After Askanwi Exposé, Africell and QCell Cut Data Prices as Gamcel Remains in Breach
PURA, Price Floor, Business Economy, Gamcel, QCell, Comium, Africell, Internet, Data
PURA, Price Floor, Business Economy, Gamcel, QCell, Comium, Africell, Internet, Data
CCBT Submits CRC Position Paper on Fiscal Transparency
Business Economy, Civil Society, Constitution, Corruption
CCBT Submits CRC Position Paper on Fiscal Transparency
Business Economy, Civil Society, Constitution, Corruption
Business Economy, Civil Society, Constitution, Corruption
IMF Disburses US$38.15M as Gambia Remains at High Risk of Debt Distress
Business Economy, IMF, Loan, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, National Assembly
IMF Disburses US$38.15M as Gambia Remains at High Risk of Debt Distress
Business Economy, IMF, Loan, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, National Assembly
Business Economy, IMF, Loan, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, National Assembly
Speaker Matches VP’s Salary as NAMs Overtake Ministers After 50% Pay Rise
Salaries, National Assembly, Budget, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Business Economy
Speaker Matches VP’s Salary as NAMs Overtake Ministers After 50% Pay Rise
Salaries, National Assembly, Budget, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Business Economy
Salaries, National Assembly, Budget, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Business Economy
Barrow Government Under Fire as UDP Demands Fair Groundnut Prices
Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, Press Release, Groundnuts, United Democratic Party, Business Economy, Free Market
Barrow Government Under Fire as UDP Demands Fair Groundnut Prices
Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, Press Release, Groundnuts, United Democratic Party, Business Economy, Free Market
Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, Press Release, Groundnuts, United Democratic Party, Business Economy, Free Market
Government Fixes Groundnut Price at D38,000, Grants NFSPMC Exclusive Buying Rights
Agriculture, Groundnuts, Ministry of Agriculture, Farmers, Trade, Business Economy
Government Fixes Groundnut Price at D38,000, Grants NFSPMC Exclusive Buying Rights
Agriculture, Groundnuts, Ministry of Agriculture, Farmers, Trade, Business Economy
Agriculture, Groundnuts, Ministry of Agriculture, Farmers, Trade, Business Economy
EU Supports The Gambia’s Secondary Education With D1.7 Billion Five Year Grant
Business Economy, Grants, European Union, Education, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Press Release, Development Partners
EU Supports The Gambia’s Secondary Education With D1.7 Billion Five Year Grant
Business Economy, Grants, European Union, Education, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Press Release, Development Partners
Business Economy, Grants, European Union, Education, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Press Release, Development Partners
World Bank Approves $45m (D3.3b) Grant to Fund Recovery-Focused Development Plan (2023 to 2027)
World Bank, Grants, Business Economy, National Development, Press Release, Development Partners
World Bank Approves $45m (D3.3b) Grant to Fund Recovery-Focused Development Plan (2023 to 2027)
World Bank, Grants, Business Economy, National Development, Press Release, Development Partners
World Bank, Grants, Business Economy, National Development, Press Release, Development Partners
Sub-Saharan Africa Maintains Resilient Growth but Faces Urgent Jobs Challenge
World Bank, Africa, Business Economy, Employment, Press Release, Development Partners
Sub-Saharan Africa Maintains Resilient Growth but Faces Urgent Jobs Challenge
World Bank, Africa, Business Economy, Employment, Press Release, Development Partners
World Bank, Africa, Business Economy, Employment, Press Release, Development Partners
YCell: Is Yonna Group Preparing to Unveil its Takeover of Gamcel with a Rebrand?
Yonna Group, Gamcel, Gamtel, Takeover, Business Economy
YCell: Is Yonna Group Preparing to Unveil its Takeover of Gamcel with a Rebrand?
Yonna Group, Gamcel, Gamtel, Takeover, Business Economy
Yonna Group, Gamcel, Gamtel, Takeover, Business Economy

Budget Reporting

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From Banjul to Washington: Askanwi's First Newsletter Covers the Correa Trial
Askanwi, Newsletter, Editorial, Download
From Banjul to Washington: Askanwi's First Newsletter Covers the Correa Trial
Askanwi, Newsletter, Editorial, Download
Askanwi, Newsletter, Editorial, Download
NAMs Spend All Day Considering 18 Clauses on National Security Council Bill
National Assembly, Security, Security Sector Reforms, Laws, Ministry of Finance, Budget Implementation
NAMs Spend All Day Considering 18 Clauses on National Security Council Bill
National Assembly, Security, Security Sector Reforms, Laws, Ministry of Finance, Budget Implementation
National Assembly, Security, Security Sector Reforms, Laws, Ministry of Finance, Budget Implementation
NAMs Consider National Security Council Bill After Finance Minister's Latest No Show
Security, Security Sector Reforms, National Assembly, Business Economy, Budget, Ministry of Finance, Budget Implementation
NAMs Consider National Security Council Bill After Finance Minister's Latest No Show
Security, Security Sector Reforms, National Assembly, Business Economy, Budget, Ministry of Finance, Budget Implementation
Security, Security Sector Reforms, National Assembly, Business Economy, Budget, Ministry of Finance, Budget Implementation
Minority Leader: Laying of 2025 Budget is Unconstitutional
Laws, Ministry of Finance, Business Economy, Politics, Budget Implementation, National Assembly, Budget
Minority Leader: Laying of 2025 Budget is Unconstitutional
Laws, Ministry of Finance, Business Economy, Politics, Budget Implementation, National Assembly, Budget
Laws, Ministry of Finance, Business Economy, Politics, Budget Implementation, National Assembly, Budget
Speaker Rules Finance Minister Apologises for Delayed 2025 Budget
Press Release, Ministry of Finance, Business Economy, Budget Implementation, National Assembly, Budget
Speaker Rules Finance Minister Apologises for Delayed 2025 Budget
Press Release, Ministry of Finance, Business Economy, Budget Implementation, National Assembly, Budget
Press Release, Ministry of Finance, Business Economy, Budget Implementation, National Assembly, Budget
Askanwi Media Completes Two Days Budget Reporting Training
Business Economy, Gambia Press Union, Askanwi, Budget Implementation, Budget, Training
Askanwi Media Completes Two Days Budget Reporting Training
Business Economy, Gambia Press Union, Askanwi, Budget Implementation, Budget, Training
Business Economy, Gambia Press Union, Askanwi, Budget Implementation, Budget, Training
Jan to May 2024: Gov’t Overspent by 3% and Collected 13.8% Under Revenue Target
Business Economy, Budget Implementation, Budget
Jan to May 2024: Gov’t Overspent by 3% and Collected 13.8% Under Revenue Target
Business Economy, Budget Implementation, Budget
Business Economy, Budget Implementation, Budget
GRA Collects D13.8 Billion as Commissioner Darboe Praises Dr Njogou Bah
Business Economy, Taxes, Budget Implementation
GRA Collects D13.8 Billion as Commissioner Darboe Praises Dr Njogou Bah
Business Economy, Taxes, Budget Implementation
Business Economy, Taxes, Budget Implementation
MoYS: D283 Million Independence Stadium Renovation to Conclude in July 2024
MOYS, The Gambia, Football, Budget Implementation, Sports
MoYS: D283 Million Independence Stadium Renovation to Conclude in July 2024
MOYS, The Gambia, Football, Budget Implementation, Sports
MOYS, The Gambia, Football, Budget Implementation, Sports
Development Partners Contribute Over D5.8 Billion in Budget Support
Development Partners, Press Release, Business Economy, Budget Implementation, Budget
Development Partners Contribute Over D5.8 Billion in Budget Support
Development Partners, Press Release, Business Economy, Budget Implementation, Budget
Development Partners, Press Release, Business Economy, Budget Implementation, Budget

Feature Publications

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FactCheck: Remittances Rose by US$96m in 2025—Not US$54m as Claimed
Business Economy, FactCheck, Diaspora, Remittances, Central Bank
FactCheck: Remittances Rose by US$96m in 2025—Not US$54m as Claimed
Business Economy, FactCheck, Diaspora, Remittances, Central Bank
Business Economy, FactCheck, Diaspora, Remittances, Central Bank
Damen Shipyard Fails to Deliver December 2025 Banjul Ferry Promise
Promise Tracker, Gambia Ports Authority, Ministry of Transport Works and Infrastructure, Transportation, Ferries, Damen Shipyard, Business Economy
Damen Shipyard Fails to Deliver December 2025 Banjul Ferry Promise
Promise Tracker, Gambia Ports Authority, Ministry of Transport Works and Infrastructure, Transportation, Ferries, Damen Shipyard, Business Economy
Promise Tracker, Gambia Ports Authority, Ministry of Transport Works and Infrastructure, Transportation, Ferries, Damen Shipyard, Business Economy
Back to the Farms: Agriculture at the Heart of CBG’s Inflation Strategy, but Investment Falters
Agriculture, Business Economy, Central Bank, Infographics, Data Analysis, National Development Plan
Back to the Farms: Agriculture at the Heart of CBG’s Inflation Strategy, but Investment Falters
Agriculture, Business Economy, Central Bank, Infographics, Data Analysis, National Development Plan
Agriculture, Business Economy, Central Bank, Infographics, Data Analysis, National Development Plan
Covid Billions: Finance Minister Says D1 Billion Landed in Government Account
Business Economy, Loans, Debt, IMF, Ministry of Finance, Parliament, Lost Publications
Covid Billions: Finance Minister Says D1 Billion Landed in Government Account
Business Economy, Loans, Debt, IMF, Ministry of Finance, Parliament, Lost Publications
Business Economy, Loans, Debt, IMF, Ministry of Finance, Parliament, Lost Publications
Government to Sell 80% of Gamcel Shares to YCell for D6.7 Billion Investment
Telecoms, Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Business Economy, Parliament, GAMCEL
Government to Sell 80% of Gamcel Shares to YCell for D6.7 Billion Investment
Telecoms, Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Business Economy, Parliament, GAMCEL
Telecoms, Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Business Economy, Parliament, GAMCEL
PURA Set to Suspend Data Price Floor and Introduce Price Ceiling in 2026
PURA, Price Floor, Internet, Business Economy, Advocacy, Civil Society Advocates
PURA Set to Suspend Data Price Floor and Introduce Price Ceiling in 2026
PURA, Price Floor, Internet, Business Economy, Advocacy, Civil Society Advocates
PURA, Price Floor, Internet, Business Economy, Advocacy, Civil Society Advocates
Record Budget Deficit: D7 billion Recorded in First Nine Months of 2025
2026 Budget, Ministry of Finance, Parliament, Business Economy, Hon Seedy Keita, Revenue, Expenditure
Record Budget Deficit: D7 billion Recorded in First Nine Months of 2025
2026 Budget, Ministry of Finance, Parliament, Business Economy, Hon Seedy Keita, Revenue, Expenditure
2026 Budget, Ministry of Finance, Parliament, Business Economy, Hon Seedy Keita, Revenue, Expenditure
FactCheck: Has the Barrow Government Disbursed Over D90 Million to Support Women Entrepreneurs?
FactCheck, Women, Business Economy, Ministry of Information, Dr Ceesay, Meet The People's Tour
FactCheck: Has the Barrow Government Disbursed Over D90 Million to Support Women Entrepreneurs?
FactCheck, Women, Business Economy, Ministry of Information, Dr Ceesay, Meet The People's Tour
FactCheck, Women, Business Economy, Ministry of Information, Dr Ceesay, Meet The People's Tour
FactCheck: What did the Finance Minister tell Parliamentarians on Debt Servicing?
Business Economy, FactCheck, 2026 Budget, Debt, Parliament, Ministry of Finance, Madi Jobarteh, Foroyaa Newspaper
FactCheck: What did the Finance Minister tell Parliamentarians on Debt Servicing?
Business Economy, FactCheck, 2026 Budget, Debt, Parliament, Ministry of Finance, Madi Jobarteh, Foroyaa Newspaper
Business Economy, FactCheck, 2026 Budget, Debt, Parliament, Ministry of Finance, Madi Jobarteh, Foroyaa Newspaper
FactCheck: Has Agriculture Budget Increased by 84% from 2025 to 2026?
FactCheck, Business Economy, Ministry of Finance, Agriculture, 2026 Budget, Parliament
FactCheck: Has Agriculture Budget Increased by 84% from 2025 to 2026?
FactCheck, Business Economy, Ministry of Finance, Agriculture, 2026 Budget, Parliament
FactCheck, Business Economy, Ministry of Finance, Agriculture, 2026 Budget, Parliament
FactCheck: Was Gambia’s Tax-Revenue in 2022 Less Than D10 Billion?
FactCheck, Business Economy, Revenue, GRA, Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Ministry of Finance
FactCheck: Was Gambia’s Tax-Revenue in 2022 Less Than D10 Billion?
FactCheck, Business Economy, Revenue, GRA, Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Ministry of Finance
FactCheck, Business Economy, Revenue, GRA, Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Ministry of Finance
How President Barrow Overspent D173 Million on the Meet the People’s Tour
Meet The People's Tour, President Adama Barrow, 2026 Budget, Corruption, Parliament, Business Economy
How President Barrow Overspent D173 Million on the Meet the People’s Tour
Meet The People's Tour, President Adama Barrow, 2026 Budget, Corruption, Parliament, Business Economy
Meet The People's Tour, President Adama Barrow, 2026 Budget, Corruption, Parliament, Business Economy
A chart showing the top three imported products to The Gambia in 2024, with rice, cement, and sugar, including their import volumes and images of each product.
Infographic titled "Inflation in the Gambian Economy" with statistics on headline, food, non-food inflation, and Dalasis currency performance, featuring illustrations of money, food items, a vehicle, and pink piggy banks.
Infographic from AskAnwi summarizing the 2025 quarter one budget update including tax revenue, debt interest, expenditure, and budget deficit with illustrations of money, a calculator, and pigs.
Bar chart titled "Gambia's Trade Deficit (1st QTR of 2025)" showing imports at approximately 21.6 million, exports at about 1.15 million, and a trade deficit of roughly -20.46 million, sourced from GBoS, with a logo reading "ASKAN WI" in the center.
Bar chart showing the percentage of budget spent by various entities from January to November 2024. The entities include Debt Service, MoBSE - Edu, Health, Foreign Affairs, Min of Infra, MoFEA - Finance, Min Interior, Centralized Services, OP - President, and Defense. The highest expenditure is by Centralized Services at 178%, and the lowest is by Min of Infra at 67%. A horizontal red line indicates 100% budget spent, with most entities exceeding or close to this line.

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Videos

MoTIE Outlines Plans to Participate in AfCFTA Second Pilot Phase

The Ministry of Trade outlined the Government’s plans to participate in the second phase of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement during a workshop with stakeholders on 3rd September 2024.

FactCheck: Have Taxes Increased Under GRA in 2024?

GRA Commissioner General Yankuba Darboe claimed that his office did not observe any tax increments for the year 2024. Our reporter investigated his claims to verify if they were true or not.

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Economic Deep Dive by Dr Ousman Gajigo

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Economic Deep Dive: The Diminishing Tourism Sector
Economic Deep Dive, Dr Gajigo, Politics, Agriculture, Tourism, Business Economy, Opinion
Economic Deep Dive: The Diminishing Tourism Sector
Economic Deep Dive, Dr Gajigo, Politics, Agriculture, Tourism, Business Economy, Opinion
Economic Deep Dive, Dr Gajigo, Politics, Agriculture, Tourism, Business Economy, Opinion
Economic Deep Dive: Groundnut Farmers Deserve Better
Business Economy, Groundnuts, Economic Deep Dive, Dr Gajigo, Politics, Expert Opinion, Agriculture
Economic Deep Dive: Groundnut Farmers Deserve Better
Business Economy, Groundnuts, Economic Deep Dive, Dr Gajigo, Politics, Expert Opinion, Agriculture
Business Economy, Groundnuts, Economic Deep Dive, Dr Gajigo, Politics, Expert Opinion, Agriculture
Economic Deep Dive: Denying Reality and Failing at Governing
Dr Gajigo, Economic Deep Dive, Governance, GovernmentAccountability, Politics
Economic Deep Dive: Denying Reality and Failing at Governing
Dr Gajigo, Economic Deep Dive, Governance, GovernmentAccountability, Politics
Dr Gajigo, Economic Deep Dive, Governance, GovernmentAccountability, Politics
Economic Deep Dive: The Avoidable Cement Crisis and False Excuses
Economic Deep Dive, Dr Gajigo, Cement Crisis, Construction, Infrastructure
Economic Deep Dive: The Avoidable Cement Crisis and False Excuses
Economic Deep Dive, Dr Gajigo, Cement Crisis, Construction, Infrastructure
Economic Deep Dive, Dr Gajigo, Cement Crisis, Construction, Infrastructure
Economic Deep Dive: NAWEC & Karpowership, Billions Wasted
Electricity, Business Economy, NAWEC, Energy, Economic Deep Dive, Dr Gajigo
Economic Deep Dive: NAWEC & Karpowership, Billions Wasted
Electricity, Business Economy, NAWEC, Energy, Economic Deep Dive, Dr Gajigo
Electricity, Business Economy, NAWEC, Energy, Economic Deep Dive, Dr Gajigo
Economic Deep Dive: The Never Ending Cement Crisis
Cement Crisis, Business Economy, Dr Gajigo, Economic Deep Dive, Infrastructure, National Development Plan
Economic Deep Dive: The Never Ending Cement Crisis
Cement Crisis, Business Economy, Dr Gajigo, Economic Deep Dive, Infrastructure, National Development Plan
Cement Crisis, Business Economy, Dr Gajigo, Economic Deep Dive, Infrastructure, National Development Plan
Economic Deep Dive: Government’s Groundnut Price is Too Low
Economic Deep Dive, Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, Groundnuts, Business Economy, Free Market, Dr Gajigo
Economic Deep Dive: Government’s Groundnut Price is Too Low
Economic Deep Dive, Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, Groundnuts, Business Economy, Free Market, Dr Gajigo
Economic Deep Dive, Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, Groundnuts, Business Economy, Free Market, Dr Gajigo
Economic Deep Dive: Health Sector Reality Versus President Barrow
Health, Editorial, Economic Deep Dive, Dr Gajigo, President Adama Barrow, Politics
Economic Deep Dive: Health Sector Reality Versus President Barrow
Health, Editorial, Economic Deep Dive, Dr Gajigo, President Adama Barrow, Politics
Health, Editorial, Economic Deep Dive, Dr Gajigo, President Adama Barrow, Politics