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South African rand trims loss after Trump remarks

🇿🇦 South African rand trims loss after Trump remarks

South Africa macro +0.10 · 10/03/2026

The South African rand demonstrated resilience this week following comments from former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding trade policy, temporaril...

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South Africa's finance minister stresses need for higher

🇿🇦 South Africa's finance minister stresses need for higher

South Africa macro +0.15 · 26/02/2026

South Africa's finance ministry has intensified messaging around the need for accelerated economic growth, signaling to both domestic and internationa...

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Biggest African economies lead stablecoin demand growth

🇳🇬 Biggest African economies lead stablecoin demand growth

Nigeria finance +0.70 · 18/02/2026

Africa's largest economies are spearheading a dramatic shift toward stablecoin adoption, signaling a fundamental transformation in how the continent's...

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Namibia budget forecasts modest growth and lower deficit

🌍 Namibia budget forecasts modest growth and lower deficit

Namibia macro +0.60 · 26/02/2026

Namibia's latest budget announcement reveals a cautiously optimistic economic outlook, with government forecasts projecting modest growth acceleration...

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Nigeria's economic growth marginally faster in fourth

🇳🇬 Nigeria's economic growth marginally faster in fourth

Nigeria macro +0.35 · 27/02/2026

Nigeria's economy expanded at a marginally faster pace during the fourth quarter, according to latest official data, offering a measured reprieve for ...

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South Africa pursues constitutional fiscal anchor to curb

🇿🇦 South Africa pursues constitutional fiscal anchor to curb

South Africa macro +0.70 · 25/02/2026

South Africa is pursuing an ambitious constitutional and legislative overhaul to embed fiscal discipline through a legally binding "fiscal anchor"—a f...

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South Africa's economy slows but domestic investment holds

🇿🇦 South Africa's economy slows but domestic investment holds

South Africa macro +0.30 · 02/12/2025

South Africa's economic growth trajectory has become increasingly concerning for foreign investors, with third-quarter GDP expansion slowing to levels...

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South Africa's economy grows 0.4% in fourth quarter

🇿🇦 South Africa's economy grows 0.4% in fourth quarter

South Africa macro +0.15 · 10/03/2026

South Africa's economy expanded by a mere 0.4% quarter-on-quarter in the final three months of 2023, cementing the nation's status as one of Africa's ...

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IMF, Gabon authorities discuss economic development

🌍 IMF, Gabon authorities discuss economic development

Gabon macro +0.60 · 06/03/2026

Gabon's engagement with the International Monetary Fund on a comprehensive economic reform programme represents a critical inflection point for the Ce...

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South African rand strengthens after economic data

🇿🇦 South African rand strengthens after economic data

South Africa macro +0.65 · 17/12/2025

South Africa's currency has experienced a notable appreciation following the release of positive economic indicators, marking a significant shift in m...

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South African rand subdued as traders await local economic

🇿🇦 South African rand subdued as traders await local economic

South Africa macro -0.15 · 18/11/2025

The South African rand has entered a consolidation phase as market participants adopt a cautious stance ahead of crucial domestic economic releases. T...

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South African markets soar despite weak economic data

🇿🇦 South African markets soar despite weak economic data

South Africa macro +0.45 · 15/09/2025

South Africa's equity markets have staged a notable recovery in recent months, with the JSE All Share Index demonstrating resilience that stands in st...

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Explainer: What does the expiry of a US trade deal mean

🇰🇪 Explainer: What does the expiry of a US trade deal mean

Kenya trade -0.65 · 23/09/2025

The potential expiration of preferential US trade arrangements threatens to disrupt one of Africa's most valuable economic partnerships, creating both...

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South African rand at strongest since 2022 as precious

🇿🇦 South African rand at strongest since 2022 as precious

South Africa mining +0.70 · 26/01/2026

The South African rand has strengthened to levels not seen since 2022, buoyed by a surge in precious metals prices that has reinvigorated Africa's lar...

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Botswana's economy projected to contract nearly 1% in 2025

🌍 Botswana's economy projected to contract nearly 1% in 2025

Botswana mining -0.75 · 19/12/2025

Botswana's economy is projected to contract by nearly 1% in 2025, marking a significant reversal for a nation long considered one of Africa's most sta...

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South African business confidence index surges in November

🇿🇦 South African business confidence index surges in November

South Africa macro +0.65 · 11/12/2025

South Africa's business confidence index experienced a notable upturn in November, driven primarily by strengthening momentum in the tourism and hospi...

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South African growth rate quickens though still sluggish

🇿🇦 South African growth rate quickens though still sluggish

South Africa macro +0.15 · 09/09/2025

South Africa's economy is showing signs of modest acceleration, yet growth remains painfully subdued by developing market standards. The latest econom...

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Somaliland Attracts Major Investment Despite Political Limbo

🌍 Somaliland Attracts Major Investment Despite Political Limbo

Somaliland infrastructure +0.70 · 12/03/2026

Somaliland, the self-declared but internationally unrecognized state in the Horn of Africa, is pursuing an unconventional economic development strateg...

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The ANC’s sudden embrace of South African business

🇿🇦 The ANC’s sudden embrace of South African business

South Africa macro +0.60 · 19/02/2026

South Africa's political landscape is undergoing a significant transformation that has profound implications for foreign direct investment across the ...

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PalmPay Secures #2 Spot in Financial Times Africa’s

🇳🇬 PalmPay Secures #2 Spot in Financial Times Africa’s

Nigeria finance +0.85 · 02/06/2025

PalmPay's recent ranking as the second fastest-growing company across Africa by the Financial Times represents a significant milestone in the continen...

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