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The Big Three ratings agencies, Moody’s, S&P Global and Fitch (above), have extensive influence over how creditors assess Africa’s risk profile. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)

Development Bank backs African credit ratings agency

The Big Three ratings agencies, Moody’s, S&P Global and Fitch, have extensive influence over how creditors assess Africa’s risk profile

  • Eyaaz
2 min read
The United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP)’s compliance watchdog has recommended that it immediately cancel the memorandum of understanding it entered into with the controversial Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone. (Photo: James Puttick)

UN to pull out of agreement with Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone

Essential policies were bypassed and entering into a memorandum of understanding with the economic zone would be high risk for United Nations Development Programme This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

  • Sheree Bega
1 min read