Africa’s Banking Sector Must Prepare for a Post-Dollar World
The world is undergoing a fundamental rebalancing in the architecture of global finance. While the United ...
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Zimbabwe to Lower Transaction Levy on Local Currency as Part of De-Dollarisation Strategy
Zimbabwe will reduce the intermediated money transfer tax (IMTT) on domestic currency-based electronic transactions from 2 ...
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Explainer: Inside Africa’s First Direct Link to China’s Payment System
In a landmark advancement for African financial autonomy, Standard Bank has become the first institution on ...
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IMF Urges Zimbabwe to Clarify De-dollarisation Strategy Amid ZiG Transition
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called upon Zimbabwe to offer greater transparency and policy clarity ...
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U.S. Lawmakers Target South Africa with Sanctions Bill Over Deepening China–Russia Ties
U.S.–South Africa relations are entering a period of unprecedented strain, as Republican lawmakers in Washington escalate ...
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Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on BRICS Nations Amid De-Dollarisation Efforts
In a recent pronouncement, former United States President Donald Trump reiterated his intention to impose 100% ...
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BRICS Expands Further Despite Trump’s Tariff Threats
The BRICS alliance, a coalition of emerging economies originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South ...
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Ramaphosa Reaffirms South Africa’s Close Ties with Russia Ahead of BRICS Summit in Kazan
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated the nation's longstanding alliance with Russia, referring to the ...
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