Ghana’s economy grows by 6% in second quarter of 2026
Ghana’s economy expanded by 6.0% year on year in the second quarter of 2026, slightly below the 6.6% recorded during the same period in 2025. […]
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South Africa’s Economy Contracts by 0.2% in Second Quarter
South Africa’s economy contracted by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026, reversing the 0.4% growth recorded during the first three months of the year. […]
AU seeks donor support to close South Sudan’s $223m election funding gap
The African Union (AU) has appealed to member States, international partners and donors to help bridge a major funding shortfall facing South Sudan ahead of […]
Ghana cuts public-sector financial irregularities by GH¢13bn in 2025
Ghana recorded a 62.9 per cent reduction in public-sector financial irregularities in 2025, exceeding the Government’s 50 per cent target, Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Ampem […]
Tinubu’s Tax Reforms Open New Opportunities for Nigerian Youths — NRS Chairman
The Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji, says President Bola Tinubu’s tax and economic reforms are creating new business, investment and […]
Angola’s Capital-Market Trading Jumps 66.65% in Second Quarter of 2026
Trading on Angola’s capital market reached 1.76 trillion kwanzas during the second quarter of 2026, representing a year-on-year increase of 66.65 per cent. The Capital […]
Guinea set to secure $425m IMF financing package
Guinea is moving towards a $425 million financing package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after reaching an agreement with the Fund on Monday, August […]
Ethiopia targets $13.4bn in export earnings for 2026/27
Ethiopia has set a target of generating $13.4 billion in export revenue during the 2026/27 fiscal year, as the Government seeks to boost foreign exchange […]
Namibia keeps benchmark interest rate at 6.75% amid economic pressures
Namibia’s Central Bank on Wednesday, August 12, kept its benchmark repo rate unchanged at 6.75%, citing weak domestic economic activity, rising inflationary pressures and the […]
Standard Bank Namibia launches CIPS to boost China trade
Standard Bank Namibia on Monday launched China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), becoming the first bank in Namibia to offer direct renminbi (RMB) payment services. […]