Pig prices have nearly doubled in some parts of The Gambia this year, adding more financial burden to the already many financially-burdened Christian families, celebrating Christmas and the New Year, JollofNews gathered from multiple sources. “Last year, I bought a pig for D4500 but I had to pay D8000 this[Read More…]
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Hamidou Jah Says Jah Oil Not Responsible For Upheaval In Cement Market
There appears to be no end in sight to the turmoil in the Gambia’s cement market, but Jah Multi-factory’s proprietor and CEO Hamidou Jah told JollofNews on Sunday evening that his outfit “is not responsible” for the current cement shortage or price volatility as alleged in a lot of quarters.[Read More…]
Minister Keita Presents 2026 Budget With Focus On Gambian Wellbeing
Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Seedy KM Keita has presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly, outlining a budget aimed at improving the living standards of Gambians and strengthening economic gains. Presenting the budget on Friday, Minister Keita said the country’s economic outlook remains positive, with real GDP[Read More…]
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