Botswana Confront Renewed Concerns Over Imminent Pula Devaluation
Botswana is once again on alert as market analysts warn of a potential second devaluation of ...
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Tag: Inflation
Mozambique Central Bank Cuts Key Interest Rate to 11%
In a continued effort to sustain monetary easing amid a favourable macroeconomic environment, the Bank of ...
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South African Reserve Bank Lowers Repo Rate to 7.25%
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has reduced its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points ...
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Mozambique’s Rice Import Bill Reaches Historic High Following Agricultural Decline
Mozambique’s reliance on rice imports reached an unprecedented level in 2024, with the import bill climbing ...
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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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