Nigeria’s CBN to Hold 304th Monetary Policy Committee Meeting in February
LAGOS, Feb 9 – The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced that its 304th Monetary…
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Namibia Declines to Recognise TotalEnergies, Petrobras Offshore Deal
WINDHOEK, Feb 9 - Namibia said it will not recognise the offshore stake acquisition announced by TotalEnergies and Petroleo Brasileiro SA…
South Africa Approves Higher Eskom Electricity Tariffs for 2026–27
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 9 - South Africa’s energy regulator has approved higher electricity tariff increases for state-owned utility Eskom after acknowledging…
Angola Targets Strategic Minority Holding in De Beers as Sale Talks Intensify
LAGOS, Feb 9 - Angola is aiming to acquire a 20% to 30% stake in De Beers as discussions continue…
Brazil’s Petrobras Buys Stake in Namibia Offshore Oil Block in Africa Expansion Push
WINDHOEK, Feb 7 - Brazil’s state-controlled oil producer Petrobras has acquired a 42.5% stake in an offshore oil exploration block…
NSIA and IFC Partner on Naira Financing to Expand Diagnostic and Cancer Care in Nigeria
LAGOS, Feb 6 - The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has entered into a strategic partnership with the International Finance…
ArcelorMittal South Africa Narrows 2025 Loss After Long Steel Shutdown
PRETORIA, Feb 6 - ArcelorMittal South Africa reported a narrower full year loss in 2025 after shutting its long steel…
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Uganda Holds Benchmark Interest Rate at 9.75% Amid Cautious Outlook
KAMPALA, Feb 9 – Uganda’s central bank has once again opted to keep its main…
Ghana Tightens Offshore Investments as Regulator Moves to Support Cedi Stability
ACCRA, Feb 9 – Ghana’s Securities and Exchange Commission has moved to restrict offshore investments…
South Africa Signals Interest in ECB Repo Lines as Rate Path Remains Unchanged
PRETORIA, Feb 9 – South Africa said it would welcome access to new European Central…
Namibia Declines to Recognise TotalEnergies, Petrobras Offshore Deal
WINDHOEK, Feb 9 – Namibia said it will not recognise the offshore stake acquisition announced by…
South Africa Approves Higher Eskom Electricity Tariffs for 2026–27
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 9 – South Africa’s energy regulator has approved higher electricity tariff increases for…
Angola Targets Strategic Minority Holding in De Beers as Sale Talks Intensify
LAGOS, Feb 9 – Angola is aiming to acquire a 20% to 30% stake in…
Brazil’s Petrobras Buys Stake in Namibia Offshore Oil Block in Africa Expansion Push
WINDHOEK, Feb 7 – Brazil’s state-controlled oil producer Petrobras has acquired a 42.5% stake in…
Africa’s Institutional Capital Pools Near $2 Trillion as Domestic Investment Push Gains Momentum
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 7 – Africa’s central banks, sovereign wealth funds and public pension institutions together…
NSIA and IFC Partner on Naira Financing to Expand Diagnostic and Cancer Care in Nigeria
LAGOS, Feb 6 – The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has entered into a strategic…