South Africa Sets 3% Inflation Target in Bid for Long-Term Stability
In a decisive policy shift, South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced the adoption of ...
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Senegal Bonds Slide as Government Rejects IMF Restructuring Plan
Senegal’s financial markets witnessed a sharp downturn on Monday following Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s firm rejection ...
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South African Rand Eases Ahead of Key Economic Data Under Global Uncertainty
The South African rand traded marginally weaker in early morning dealings on Tuesday, as investors adopted ...
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Kenya’s Central Bank Lowers Policy Rate as Inflation Remains Steady Within Target
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has reduced its benchmark lending rate to 9.25%, down from ...
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Zimbabwe’s Economic Growth Expected to Rebound to 6%, Says IMF
Zimbabwe’s economy is projected to expand by 6% in 2025, according to the International Monetary Fund ...
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IMF Approves Extension of Zambia’s Extended Credit Facility to January 2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has approved a three-month extension of Zambia’s Extended Credit ...
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South Africa’s Market Moves Reflect Wider African Balancing Act in Global Finance
South African financial markets entered Tuesday in a cautious mood as global developments and domestic economic ...
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South African Finance Minister Emphasises Due Process in Inflation Target Debate
South Africa’s Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, has stated that there are currently no plans to amend ...
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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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EFF Challenges Fuel Levy Hike as Treasury Faces Fiscal Pressure
South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have filed an urgent application with the High Court to ...
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