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. […]
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Kenya’s private sector contracts in March as Middle East war dampens demand
Kenya’s private sector activity shrank in March 2026 for the first time since August 2025, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on demand […]
China-Kenya Forum Boosts Trade with Zero-Tariff Opportunities
The China-Kenya Business Forum convened on Monday, March 23, in Nairobi, drawing over 350 participants from both Government and business sectors to explore avenues for […]
South Africa’s Economy Records 1.1% Growth in 2025
South Africa’s economy expanded by 1.1 per cent in 2025, according to data released on Tuesday, March 10, by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). The […]
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 […]
Mozambique’s President Chapo Begins Strategic Three-Day Working Visit to Portugal
President Daniel Chapo began a three-day working visit to Portugal on Sunday, 7 December 2025, where he will participate in the sixth Portugal-Mozambique Bilateral Summit […]
Senegal Raises Debt Service Projections by $5.8 Billion Ahead of IMF Talks
Senegal has revised its debt service projections upward by about 3.2 trillion CFA francs ($5.8 billion) over the next three years, as reflected in a […]
Ghana Government Disallows GH¢13 Billion in Audited Arrears from Previous Administration
Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem has revealed that approximately GH¢13 billion in claims submitted by the previous Administration have been disallowed following a comprehensive […]
Senegal Adopts New Tax Reform to Boost Domestic Revenue
Senegal’s National Assembly on Thursday, September 18, has passed a significant tax reform bill, Law No. 17/2025, amending the country’s General Tax Code. The legislation […]
Benin’s Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni Named Ruling Coalition Candidate for 2026 Presidential Election
In Benin, the ruling coalition has officially chosen on August 31, Romuald Wadagni, the Minister of Finance and Cooperation, as its candidate for the 2026 […]