South African Financial System Remains Resilient Despite Global Shocks
South Africa’s financial system is expected to remain resilient despite mounting global economic uncertainties arising from ...
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Fed Holds Rates Steady as Powell Defends Central Bank Independence
The United States Federal Reserve has opted to maintain its benchmark interest rate within a target ...
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South Africa Ends Apartheid Era Capital Controls in Shift to Open Investment Framework
South Africa’s decision to dismantle longstanding exchange control mechanisms marks a notable shift in its macroeconomic ...
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Op-Ed by Yemi Osinbajo, Former Vice President of Nigeria: Africa Is Losing the Iran War
ABUJA—Like wildfires, wars in the Middle East rarely remain contained. Africans have learned this lesson many ...
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Africa’s economic growth set to outpace Asia for the first time, IMF forecasts
Africa’s economic growth is forecast to outpace that of Asia in 2026 according to recent projections ...
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South African Rand Opens 2026 on a Stable Note as Global Caution Persists
The South African rand began 2026 on a steady footing during subdued holiday trading as global ...
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FATF Removes Four African Countries from Grey List Following Regulatory Adjustments
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an intergovernmental organisation focused on addressing global financial crime, has ...
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