South Africa’s Unemployment Falls to 31.4 Percent
South Africa’s official unemployment rate declined to 31.4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025, down ...
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Rwanda’s Urban Inflation Hits 8.9 Percent in January
Rwanda’s urban inflation accelerated to 8.9 percent in January 2026 compared to the same month the ...
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Kenya Eases Benchmark Interest Rate to 8.75 Percent as Inflation Softens
The Central Bank of Kenya has announced a measured reduction in its benchmark lending rate, lowering ...
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Mukuru Strengthens Remittance Access in South Africa Through Partnership with Travelex
Mukuru, a leading financial services platform with operations in over 50 countries, has entered a strategic ...
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South Africa’s Eskom Increases Wage Offer During Ongoing Union Negotiations
South Africa’s state-owned power utility, Eskom, has increased its proposed salary increment to 5.5 percent in ...
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Toyota Tsusho Acquires MCT Automotive, Eyes African Market Synergies
Toyota Tsusho Corporation has announced the acquisition of MCT Automotive Group Pty Ltd, an Australian enterprise ...
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Zambia’s Copper Output Rises Eight Percent in 2025
Zambia, the continent’s second largest copper producer after the Democratic Republic of Congo, has reported an ...
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DR Congo Unveils $679bn Iron Ore Project to Reshape Economy
The Democratic Republic of Congo has formally announced the Grande Orientale Iron Ore Project, referred to ...
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10 African Countries with the Highest Fuel Prices at the Start of 2026
At the dawn of 2026, several African nations continue to contend with elevated fuel prices that ...
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Morocco and Egypt Lead Africa’s Record-Breaking Tourism Growth in 2025
Morocco and Egypt have emerged as Africa’s foremost tourism success stories, setting new records in international ...
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