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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S&P Upgrades Nigeria’s Rating as Economic Reforms Strengthen
Nigeria’s sovereign credit profile has received a significant endorsement after S&P Global Ratings upgraded the country’s ...
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IMF Warns Africa’s Economic Gains Remain Vulnerable Amid Global Uncertainty
The International Monetary Fund has cautioned that the economic progress recorded across Sub Saharan Africa remains ...
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SA’s agriculture is growing, but is it working for everyone?
South Africa’s agricultural sector is often described as a quiet success story. Over the past three ...
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Approaching Equity Investing During High Geopolitical and Stagflation Risks
Despite the recent rally, recent heightened geopolitical risk and a soaring oil price have broadly caused ...
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The Global South isn’t a climate charity case. It’s the main event.
For too long, the global conversation on climate action has been driven by a fundamental delusion. ...
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Côte d’Ivoire Mobilises 7.6 Billion Dollars in Private Investment
Côte d’Ivoire has mobilised 4.242 trillion CFA francs, equivalent to approximately 7.6 billion United States dollars, ...
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Zambia’s Hichilema Urges African Unity and Inclusive Growth at 2026 Mining Indaba
At the 2026 Mining Indaba in Cape Town, President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia delivered a message ...
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Botswana Eyes Modest Recovery as Debt Levels Surge
Botswana has projected a return to economic growth in 2026 following two consecutive years of contraction. ...
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IMF Projects 5 Percent Economic Growth for Zimbabwe in 2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Zimbabwe’s economy to expand by approximately 5 percent in ...
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