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Note 20 - Cash and Cash Equivalents - Exposure to Risk (Details) | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
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Overdraft facility, Stanbic Bank [Member] |
Statement Line Items [Line Items] |
Denomination | $ 15,000,000
Interest rate | 55.00%
Overdraft facility, First Capital Bank [member] |
Statement Line Items [Line Items] |
Denomination | $ 10,000,000
Interest rate | 55.00%

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