Emerging market currencies weaken as stronger US dollar tempers equity optimism despite lower oil prices
Global financial markets opened the week with emerging market currencies coming under renewed pressure as the ...
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African markets begin week balancing commodity shifts, monetary policy and regional developments
African financial markets enter Monday’s trading session against a backdrop of shifting commodity prices, evolving monetary ...
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Altiora Partnerships Eyes Expanded Africa Focus at London Tech Week 2026
Altiora Partnerships, a strategic growth and commercial partnerships network founded by entrepreneur and investor Daniel Hall, ...
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LONG READ | Zimbabwe Is Open for Business. But at What Price?
On a Tuesday morning in January 2026, Zimbabwe’s Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube published a single ...
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Gold declines as oil market volatility heightens inflation concerns
Gold prices eased on Monday as renewed uncertainty surrounding negotiations between the United States and Iran ...
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South Africa’s Private Sector Returns to Modest Growth as PMI Edges Above 50
South Africa’s private sector recorded a modest return to growth in March, according to the latest ...
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Ramaphosa’s wager: South Africa can be both investable and inclusive
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the South Africa Investment Conference was meant to do more than ...
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Standard Bank completes R2.1 billion sale of Twizza to Varun Beverages
Standard Bank has confirmed the completion of a R2.1 billion transaction involving the sale of South ...
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South Africa’s G7 exclusion raises geopolitical tensions
South Africa has indicated that it will no longer participate in the upcoming Group of Seven ...
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African Markets Balance Global Pressures and Reform Momentum
Africa’s financial landscape on 27 March reflects a convergence of global volatility and region specific policy ...
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