Botswana urged to accelerate reforms as diamond slump exposes limits of growth model
The Governor of the Bank of Botswana, Lesego Moseki, has called for accelerated structural reforms aimed ...
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Tag: Inflation
South African Financial System Remains Resilient Despite Global Shocks
South Africa’s financial system is expected to remain resilient despite mounting global economic uncertainties arising from ...
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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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Gold tumbles to two month low as Iran conflict lifts dollar and oil
Gold prices fell to their lowest level in two months on Thursday as renewed military action ...
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Nigeria growth eases in first quarter despite reform push
Nigeria’s economy grew by 3.89% year on year in the first quarter of 2026, slightly below ...
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Oil prices edge higher as strikes cloud US Iran peace hopes
Oil prices rose on Tuesday while global equities sent mixed signals, as cautious optimism over a ...
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Moody’s lifts South Africa outlook as fiscal position improves
South Africa has received a modest but meaningful vote of confidence from Moody’s, which on Friday ...
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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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Asian Stocks Slip as Inflation Fears Rattle Markets
Asian markets retreated on Friday as the recent tech-driven rally lost momentum, with investors shifting focus ...
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Morocco Adds $2bn to Budget to Offset War Shock
Morocco is preparing to inject an additional 20 billion dirhams (about $2 billion) into its 2026 ...
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