South Africa Records 0.5% Economic Growth in First Quarter of 2026
South Africa’s economy expanded by 0.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of growth, according to figures released […]
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Bank of Ghana records GH¢34.95bn loss for year ending 31 December 2025 amid stabilization gains
Ghana’s Central bank on Tuesday announced an annual loss of GH¢34.95 billion (about $3.11 billion) for the year ending 31 December 2025, comprising an operating […]
Angola to Boost Ornamental Stone Production with Namibe Industrial Park Development
Angola is set to increase the production of ornamental rocks following the opening of the Namibe Industrial Park, according to Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum […]
Mali: IMF Approves Final Review of Mali’s Economic Program Amid Signs of Recovery
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the second and final review of Mali’s Staff-Monitored Program (SMP), originally launched in March 2025, according to a […]
Guinea Weighs Bauxite Export Quotas Amid Falling Prices and Rising Costs
Guinea, the world’s leading bauxite producer, is considering introducing export quotas for mining companies as early as this month, according to sources familiar with the […]
Côte d’Ivoire Gold Miners Begin Paying New 8% Revenue Royalty After Months of Dispute
Gold mining companies in Côte d’Ivoire have started paying a new 8% revenue royalty, retroactive to January, following months of disagreement over its legality, three […]
US Brokered “Washington Accord” Sees DRC and Rwanda Commit to Ceasefire and Mineral Access
On Thursday, December 4, Presidents Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Paul Kagame of Rwanda signed a “permanent ceasefire” agreement in […]
South Africa Posts R15.6bn Trade Surplus in October 2025 Amid Rising Flows
South Africa registered a preliminary trade surplus of R15.6 billion in October 2025, driven by exports totalling R192.2 billion against imports of R176.6 billion, according […]
Zimbabwe Eyes Sharp Inflation Slowdown as Gold-Backed Currency Gains Traction
Zimbabwe is charting a promising path toward macroeconomic stability, with projections showing its annual inflation rate could halve by the end of 2025. The Confederation […]
Namibia Records Largest-Ever Trade Deficit in August 2025 Amid Heavy Import Dependence
Namibia recorded its highest-ever trade deficit in August 2025, reaching 5.3 billion Namibian dollars (approximately 308 million U.S. dollars), according to data released by the […]