Zimbabwe Opposition Figure Granted Bail Amid Tensions Over Constitutional Reforms
On Monday March 23, 2026, Zimbabwean opposition leader and former Finance minister Tendai Biti has been released on bail after his arrest for allegedly holding […]
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Belgium Joins Ghana’s Debt Restructuring Efforts as Eighth Creditor
Ghana has formalised a bilateral debt restructuring agreement with Belgium, marking a significant step in the country’s ongoing negotiations with external creditors following the economic […]
Angola’s Finance Minister Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Improving Business Environment
Angola’s Vera Daves on Tuesday reaffirmed the executive’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the country’s business environment, underscoring continued efforts to create a more conducive climate […]
Angolan Finance Minister Vows Enhanced Spending Quality and Stronger Revenue Stability for 2026 Budget Framework
Angola’s Finance Minister, Vera Daves, outlined during a press briefing held over the week-end after the presentation of year-end greetings to the Angolan President strategic […]
Zimbabwe Unveils Ambitious Five-Year Blueprint to Accelerate Economic Transformation
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has launched on November 27 the country’s next five-year development framework, the 2026–2030 National Development Strategy (NDS 2), designed to fast-track […]
South Africa Sets New Inflation Target at 3 Percent
South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, a revised inflation target of 3 percent with a 1-percentage-point tolerance band, during […]
Nigeria Postpones Fuel Surcharge to 2026 Amid Economic Pressures
Nigeria has delayed the implementation of its new tax law, which includes a 5% fuel surcharge on petrol, diesel and other fossil fuels, until January […]
FBI endorses Ghana’s extradition bid for former finance minister Ofori-Atta
The U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI have reportedly cleared a key hurdle in Ghana’s request to extradite former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, currently […]
Zimbabwe Seeks Reduction in US Tariffs through Direct Talks
Zimbabwe’s Finance Minister, Mthuli Ncube, revealed on Sunday, April 27, that the country has engaged in direct negotiations with the United States to seek a […]
Namibia’s Finance Minister Unveils 106.3 Billion Dollar Budget with Focus on Development and Infrastructure
On Thursday March 27, Namibia’s newly appointed Minister of Finance and Social Grants Management, Ericah Shafudah, presented the country’s 2025/26 budget of 106.3 billion Namibian […]