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,…
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…
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…
Kenya’s GDP growth at 4.9% year-on-year in third quarter of 2025
NAIROBI, Jan 6 (Reuters) – Kenya’s economy grew by 4.9% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, from…
South Africa boosts coal exports to Israel after Colombia ban
South Africa September-November coal exports to Israel doubledColombia stopped shipments in August after ban over Gaza deathsSouth Africa…
IMF reaches staff level agreement on Ethiopia’s fourth review, unlocks $261 million
Dec 10 (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday it had reached a staff-level agreement with…
Zimbabwe to ban export of lithium concentrates from 2027
HARARE, June 10 (Reuters) – Zimbabwe will ban the export of lithium concentrates from 2027 as it extends…