Tanzania maintains key rate again to support ‘robust’ economic growth
DAR ES SALAAM, Jan 8 (Reuters) – Tanzania’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate (TZINTR=ECI), opens new…
South African rand dips while investors await manufacturing data
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 8 (Reuters) – The South African rand slipped in early trade on Thursday, tracking most emerging…
Namibia’s central bank governor to leave post after five years
WINDHOEK, Nov 19 (Reuters) – Namibia’s central bank said on Wednesday that its governor, Johannes !Gawaxab, would leave…
Nestle infant formula recall widens to Africa, the Americas and Asia
Item 1 of 2 A Swiss flag flutters on the headquarters of Nestle in Vevey, Switzerland, November 25,…
US reviews relationship with Tanzania over religious freedom, investment concerns
US issues security alerts after violent Tanzanian electionUN experts take note of reports of mass graves, call for…
Kenyan beer firm asks court to block Diageo’s $2.3 billion EABL sale to Asahi
Item 1 of 3 An employee inspects bottles of beer on a conveyor belt along a production line…
Tougher test awaits anxious hosts Morocco at Cup of Nations
RABAT, Jan 7 (Reuters) – Hosts Morocco can expect the first proper examination of their ability to go…
Exclusive: South Africa will not interfere with US refugee program for white minority, email says
Tensions arose after South Africa raided US refugee site, arresting contractorsSouth African officials seek calm, suggest better communication…
South Africa eases anti-trust rules for firms facing high power costs
Dozens of smelters have shut due to high power costsSouth Africa’s electricity costs up 900% since 2008New rules…
South African rand subdued as dollar rebounds, December PMI contracts
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 7 (Reuters) – The South African rand was subdued in early Wednesday trade, pressured by a…
Kenya’s private sector ends 2025 on a strong note, PMI shows
NAIROBI, Jan 6 (Reuters) – Kenya’s private sector economy maintained solid growth in December, driven by robust customer…
China’s top diplomat heads to key strategic points in Africa
BEIJING, Jan 7 (Reuters) – China’s top diplomat began his annual New Year tour of Africa on Wednesday,…