South Africa PMI Shows Sharp Business Contraction at Fastest Pace in 11 Months
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 6 – South Africa’s business activity contracted at its fastest pace in nearly a year…
Author: Emmanuel Ebube
Kenya’s Private Sector Ends 2025 Strong as PMI Signals Broad-Based Growth
Nairobi, Jan 6 – Kenya’s private sector closed 2025 on a strong footing as business activity expanded…
Ethiopia’s International Bond Jumps After Restructuring Caps Haircut at 15%
London, Jan 6 – Ethiopia’s sole international bond jumped sharply on Tuesday after the government reached an…
Nigeria Current Account Surplus Seen Rising to $18.8 Billion in 2026, CBN Says
Abuja, Jan 5 – Nigeria’s current account surplus is projected to widen to $18.81 billion in 2026,…
Kenya Treasury Bill Yields Drop to Four-Year Lows as Tightening Cycle Fully Unwinds
Nairobi, Jan 5 – Kenya’s Treasury bill rates have fallen to their lowest levels in four years,…
Egypt, Qatar Sign LNG Deal to Boost Supply and Import Cooperation
Cairo, Jan 5 – Egypt and Qatar have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in…
Zambia Accepts Mining Taxes in Yuan as Chinese Firms Lead Shift
Lusaka, Jan 2 – Chinese-owned mining companies operating in Zambia have begun paying royalties and taxes in…
South African Rand Starts 2026 Steady as Investors Remain on Holiday
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 2 – South Africa’s rand made a steady start to 2026 on Friday, holding firm…
US Signs $16 Billion of Health Agreements With African Nations
ABIDJAN, Jan 2 – The United States has signed health agreements worth more than $16 billion with…
Gold Boom Drives Ghana’s Cedi to First Annual Gain Since 1994
Accra, Dec 31 – Ghana’s currency has posted its first annual gain against the U.S. dollar since…