Kenya’s Central Bank Cuts Benchmark Rate to 8.75% as Inflation Eases
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has reduced its benchmark lending rate to 8.75 per cent from 9 per cent, citing declining inflationary pressures. The […]
Finance
Nigeria: FG hails CAC’s digital reforms as catalyst for investor confidence at 35th anniversary
The Federal Government has commended Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for strengthening private sector growth and boosting investor confidence through sustained reforms and digital transformation. […]
Botswana expects 2026 economic growth but faces rising debt above statutory ceiling
Botswana’s economy is projected to rebound this year after two consecutive years of contraction, but Government debt is expected to exceed the statutory ceiling due […]
South Sudan to Bridge 2025/26 Budget Deficit Through Fresh Borrowing Amid Rising Debt
South Sudan’s government has unveiled a draft budget for the 2025/26 financial year, projecting total expenditure of 8.58 trillion SSP against anticipated revenues of 7.01 […]
President Ramaphosa Praises SARS as “Engine Room of the State” During Oversight Visit
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa lauded the South African Revenue Service (SARS) as the “engine room of the South African state” during an oversight visit […]
South Africa’s Ramaphosa to Deliver Keynote as Nation Becomes Class A Shareholder of Afreximbank
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at a Landmark ceremony on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, when the Republic formally signs its […]
Kenya Central Bank Urges Caution Over Cash Flower Bouquets as Valentine’s Day Nears
Kenya’s financial regulator has sounded a cautionary note as Valentine’s Day approaches, warning against the growing trend of creating cash flower bouquets and other celebratory […]
Egypt’s Private Sector Mobilizes $2.9 Billion in Financing in 2025, Driving National Investment Narrative
The Egyptian Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation reported yesterday that the private sector secured approximately $2.9 billion (about EGP 136.5 billion) in […]
Bank of Ghana Cuts Policy Rate by 250 Basis Points as Inflation Eases
Ghana’s central bank on Wednesday announced a further 250-basis-point reduction in its benchmark lending rate to 15.5 percent, aiming to support economic growth after inflation […]
Mozambique Cuts Policy Rate as Inflation Hits 13-Month Low
Mozambique’s Central bank on Wednesday reduced its main interest rate by 25 basis points to 9.25 percent, marking a second consecutive cut following a similar […]