South Africa raises policy rate to 7.25% as inflation risks intensify
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, increased its policy rate by 25 basis points to 7.25 per cent, citing renewed […]
Inflation
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. […]
Togo’s annual inflation holds steady at 0.1% in June
Togo’s annual inflation rate remained unchanged at 0.1% in June 2026, marking the fifth consecutive month at that level and remaining well below the 3% […]
Angola Cuts Interest Rate as Inflation Continues Downward Trend
On Tuesday, July 14 2026, Angola’s Central Bank has reduced its benchmark interest rate by 125 basis points to 15.75 per cent from 17.0 per […]
IMF Unlocks $109m for Togo After Reform Progress, Warns of Persistent Economic Risks
The IMF Executive Board has completed the third and fourth reviews of Togo’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme, unlocking an immediate disbursement of about SDR […]
Namibia Hikes Interest Rate to 6.75% Amid Rising Inflation Concerns
On June 17, 2026, the Bank of Namibia raised its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.75%, marking its first interest rate increase […]
Zimbabwe Cuts Interest Rate as Inflation Continues to Decline
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has reduced its policy interest rate from 35 per cent to 30 per cent, citing low and stable inflationary […]
IMF Urges Continued Reforms as Nigeria Faces Poverty and Inflation Challenges
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded its 2026 Article IV consultation with Nigeria on June 1, 2026, with the findings released on June 9, 2026. […]
Rwanda raises key interest rate to 8.25% as inflation surges
The Monetary Policy Committee of the National Bank of Rwanda has increased the Central bank rate by 100 basis points to 8.25 per cent, citing […]
IMF urges Zambia to restore fuel import reforms amid inflation and global uncertainty
The International Monetary Fund has urged Zambia to carefully manage its monetary policy and restore fuel sector reforms amid rising inflation risks and growing global […]