Bank of Ghana Cuts Policy Rate to 18% as Inflation Outlook Brightens
Ghana’s Central bank, on Wednesday, November 26, announced a 350-basis-point reduction in the benchmark lending rate, lowering it from 21.5 percent to 18 percent. Governor […]
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World Bank Raises Kenya’s 2025 Growth Forecast Amid Strong Construction Recovery
The World Bank, on Monday, November 24, has upgraded Kenya’s 2025 economic growth projection to 4.9 percent, up from its earlier estimate of 4.5 percent, […]
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 […]
Mozambique Expects Economic Recovery in 2026, Driven by Gas and Mining Projects
The Bank of Mozambique projects a gradual economic rebound in 2026, supported by major investments in natural gas and mining. Governor Rogério Zandamela, speaking at […]
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 […]
Ramaphosa Prioritises Food Security and Poverty Reduction Under Government of National Unity
President Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa has reaffirmed that alleviating poverty and addressing the cost of living remain top priorities of South Africa’s Government of National Unity […]
Tunisia’s Inflation Eases Slightly to 5% in September 2025
Tunisia’s inflation rate declined to 5% in September 2025 from 5.2% in August, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) in a statement released […]
Malawi’s President-elect Peter Mutharika to Be Sworn In on October 4 After Emphatic Election Victory
Malawi’s President-elect Peter Mutharika and Vice President-elect Jane Ansah are set to be sworn into office on Saturday, 4 October 2025, at Kamuzu Stadium in […]
Malawi’s Electoral Body Urges Restraint as Parties Make Early Victory Claims
Malawi’s electoral Commission chair, Annabel Mtalimanja, has issued a stern warning to political parties against declaring victory prematurely in the recent presidential election. The caution […]
Oxford Economics Projects 4.4% Inflation for Mozambique in 2025, Warns of Sharp Rise in 2026
British consultancy Oxford Economics forecasts Mozambique’s inflation to average 4.4% in 2025, aligning closely with the current year-on-year rise of 4.15% reported in June 2025. […]