Week Ahead in Global Markets: Central Banks in Focus as Africa Watches the Ripples
As the world enters the final week of January, the global financial system finds itself delicately ...
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Chinese Yuan Officially Recognised as a Convertible Currency in Zambia
Zambia has officially added the Chinese Yuan to its list of convertible foreign currencies, a decision ...
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Zimbabwe’s Gold-Backed ZiG Strengthens on Rising Reserves and Bullion Gains
Zimbabwe’s bullion-backed currency, the ZiG (Zimbabwe Gold), has registered its strongest performance against the United States ...
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Ethiopia Achieves Record High in Annual Foreign Exchange Earnings, Reaching USD 32.1 Billion
Ethiopia has secured a historic USD 32.1 billion in foreign exchange inflows during its recently concluded ...
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OPINION | How Washington’s New Tax Plan Could Cost Africa Billions in Remittances
Anew bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives is sending shockwaves across Africa. The legislation, ...
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Kenya’s Tea Export Revenues Fall 20% in First Quarter Amid Prolonged Dry Conditions
Kenya’s tea export revenues declined significantly in the first quarter of 2025, according to newly released ...
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Ghana’s Cedi Gains on Central Bank Support, Zambia’s Kwacha Under Pressure
Ghana’s cedi is forecast to strengthen marginally against the United States dollar in the coming week, ...
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Tobacco marketing season opens in Malawi with mixed reactions
The 2024-2025 tobacco marketing season officially opened in Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi, on Wednesday, with ...
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Ghana Establishes Gold Regulatory Authority to Strengthen Foreign Exchange Reserves
Ghana’s Parliament has approved the Gold Board (GoldBod) Bill 2025, a significant legislative step aimed at ...
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Ghana’s Currency Crisis Takes Centre Stage Ahead of 2024 Election
As Ghana approaches its general election this Saturday, the government is engaged in an urgent battle ...
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