Zambia Seeks 12-Month Extension of IMF Programme
The Zambian government has formally expressed its intention to extend its current International Monetary Fund (IMF) ...
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Ethiopia Secures $1 Billion Support from World Bank to Bolster Economic Reform
The Government of Ethiopia has entered into a landmark agreement with the World Bank amounting to ...
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Zimbabwe Reaffirms Land Compensation to Aid Debt Reform
The Zimbabwean government has reiterated its commitment to compensating former white commercial farmers, describing the initiative ...
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Namibian President Appoints Ericah Shafudah as Finance Minister in Streamlined Cabinet
Namibia’s newly inaugurated president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has announced a significantly restructured cabinet, appointing Ericah Shafudah as ...
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South Africa Announces 2025 National Minimum Wage Increase to R28.79 Per Hour
In a move poised to influence the livelihoods of millions, South Africa’s Department of Employment and ...
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South Africa’s Ramaphosa Highlights Bold Reforms in Fight Against Poverty
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to eradicating poverty, citing collective action ...
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S&P Upgrades South Africa’s Economic Outlook to Positive
South Africa has welcomed Standard & Poor's (S&P) Global’s revision of its economic outlook from “stable” ...
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Senegal’s IMF Loan Resolution Delayed Until June Amid Fiscal Struggles
Senegal will have to wait until at least June 2025 for any decision regarding its International ...
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Botswana Ushers in New Era as Duma Boko Becomes President
In a watershed moment for Botswana, Duma Boko has been inaugurated as president, marking an unprecedented ...
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IMF’s Call for Reform Among Africa’s Oil Exporters to Boost Stagnant Growth
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a clarion call to Sub-Saharan African nations heavily reliant ...
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