GDP Growth in West Africa’s Monetary Bloc Moderates to 6.5% in Second Quarter
The West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), comprising eight member states including Benin, Burkina Faso, ...
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IMF Approves Extension of Zambia’s Extended Credit Facility to January 2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has approved a three-month extension of Zambia’s Extended Credit ...
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Goldman Sachs Warns Gold Could Reach $5,000 As Tensions Over US Federal Reserve Independence Intensify
Goldman Sachs has cautioned that gold prices could climb towards $5,000 per troy ounce if global ...
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Azule Energy Commits $5 Billion to Angola’s Energy Future
Azule Energy, the joint venture between Eni and bp, has confirmed a $5 billion investment programme ...
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Botswana Secures $12 Billion Investment Deal with Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings
Botswana has secured a landmark $12 billion investment agreement with Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings, a development ...
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Namibia Proposes Shift from Raw Fish Exports to Processed Seafood
The Government of Namibia has announced its strategic intent to pivot the nation’s fishing industry away ...
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Ghana Forecasts Increased Gold Output in 2025
Ghana’s gold production is projected to rise by approximately 6.25% to an estimated 5.1 million ounces ...
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Ghana’s Cedi Gains on Central Bank Support, Zambia’s Kwacha Under Pressure
Ghana’s cedi is forecast to strengthen marginally against the United States dollar in the coming week, ...
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Zimbabwe’s Lithium Rush: Path to Prosperity or Resource Curse?
Zimbabwe is on the cusp of a transformative opportunity. As the world pivots towards green energy ...
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How Solar Power is Addressing Energy Needs in Africa’s Mining Industry
The mining sector has long been the backbone of Africa’s economies, fuelling growth, creating jobs, and ...
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