Zimbabwe moves to regulate cryptocurrency sector
HARARE, June 12 (Reuters) – Zimbabwe’s government said on Friday it will require cryptocurrency businesses to register and…
IMF predicts lower growth, bigger current account deficit for debt laden Senegal
LONDON, April 14 (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slashed Senegal’s economic growth forecast for this…
AFRICA-FX-Ghana’s cedi to weaken, Nigeria’s naira seen steady next week
Jan 29 (Reuters) – Ghana’s cedi is expected to weaken further next week on firm corporate demand, while…
Nigeria, Shell tout progress on potential $20 billion Bonga South West oilfield
Shell CEO sees possible investment decision in 2027Project capital, operational spending could reach $20 bln-Shell CEOOther Bonga owners…
Uganda’s gold exports surged 76% last year to $5.8 billion
KAMPALA, Jan 20 (Reuters) – Uganda’s gold exports leaped 75.8% last year from the previous 12 months, helped…
Tanzania’s main opposition rejects Hassan’s election win after deadly protests
Opposition rejects election resultHassan gets 97.66% of votes, opposition barred from electionDeadly protests erupt over exclusion of main…
Uganda police deny opposition leader’s arrest
Opposition party says Bobi Wine was forcibly taken by armyPolice spokesperson says Wine is at his home and…
Nigeria raises capital requirements in sweeping securities industry reform
ABUJA, Jan 16 (Reuters) – Nigeria’s markets regulator has sharply raised capital requirements across the securities industry, tripling…
Namibia central bank holds repo rate to safeguard rand peg
WINDHOEK, June 18 (Reuters) – Namibia’s central bank left its main interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, saying it…
Namibia central bank holds interest rates steady to support economy, rand peg
WINDHOEK, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Namibia’s central bank left its main interest rate unchanged for a third straight…
South Africa welcomes U.S. House approval of Africa trade programme renewal
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 13 (Reuters) – South Africa’s government on Tuesday welcomed the approval by the U.S. House of…
Kenya turns to China for $1.5 billion highway expansion
China’s CRBC, Shandong and Kenya’s NSSF to expand highwayChina changes model of developing Africa infrastructureKenya highway project financing…