Trump’s Global Tariffs: The Economic Fallout for Africa
On 2 April 2025, President Donald J. Trump declared a national emergency, invoking the International Emergency ...
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Zambia’s Economy Expands Three Times Faster Than IMF Projections
Zambia’s economy has exhibited exceptional resilience, significantly outperforming projections by both the International Monetary Fund (IMF) ...
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South African Reserve Bank Keeps Repo Rate at 7.5% as Inflation Remains Within Target Range
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) announced on Thursday that it will maintain the repo rate ...
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South Africa Revises Inflation Basket to Reflect Evolving Consumer Trends
Statistics South Africa has announced a significant update to its consumer inflation basket, introducing several new ...
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Zambia’s Central Bank Launches Stability Facility as Drought and Inflation Reach Crisis Levels
In response to Zambia’s ongoing economic challenges, the country’s Central Bank has launched a Stability and ...
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UK Economy Shrinks Again in October, Raising Concerns Over Stagflation
The UK economy unexpectedly contracted by 0.1% in October 2023, according to the latest data from ...
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Kenya’s Central Bank Cuts Lending Rate by 75 Basis Points
Kenya’s central bank has reduced its benchmark lending rate by 75 basis points to 11.25%, citing ...
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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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IMF Warns of Prolonged Inflationary Pressures in Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa Despite Progress in Advanced Economies
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a sobering warning that inflationary challenges will persist significantly ...
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Gold’s New Bullish Era: A Surge Driven by Central Bank Demand and Rising Debt
Gold has entered what many experts describe as a "new bullish phase," marked by record-breaking price ...
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