Africa’s latest financial-markets index shows broad improvement, but shallow trading and limited liquidity still make it…
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South Africa’s Mining Output Falls 12.7% as Platinum, Coal and Iron Ore Weaken
South African mining production fell 12.7% year-on-year in August, with platinum-group metals, coal and iron ore…
Uganda Raises Benchmark Interest Rate to 12% as Shilling and Inflation Risks Mount
The Bank of Uganda lifted its benchmark rate from 9.75% to 12%, citing currency weakness, rising…
Ghana Tests Cross-Border Digital Payments With Nigeria and Rwanda
Ghana is testing cross-border payment interoperability between mobile wallets and bank accounts in corridors linking Ghana,…
Nigeria and Germany Seek to Turn Bilateral Agreements Into New Investment
Nigeria says it wants to turn existing agreements with Germany into practical investment outcomes, with energy…
Zimbabwe Keeps January 2027 Deadline for Lithium Concentrate Export Ban
Zimbabwe says its planned January 2027 ban on lithium concentrate exports remains on schedule, increasing pressure…