Africa’s reserves hit $530 billion amid a gold boom, with nations reassessing their dollar exposure.
Africa’s central bank reserves climbed to $530 billion in 2025, supported by a sharp rally in gold prices and increased […]
April 24, 2026
Proposed crypto rules in South Africa may require citizens to report and sell their crypto assets.
South Africa is weighing far-reaching financial reforms that could compel residents to report holdings of cryptocurrency, gold, and foreign currency
Nigeria’s stock market jumps on consumer momentum and bank sector strength, delivering over 43% returns.
Nigeria’s equities market maintained its upward momentum on Thursday as solid price appreciation outweighed uneven trading patterns, with investors continuing
Top Bank of England official cautions that inflated global markets may soon drop.
International stock markets are currently trading at excessive valuations and are likely to experience a correction, a senior official at
Benin confirms Wadagni’s presidential vote win
Benin’s finance minister Romuald Wadagni was officially confirmed to have won the west African country’s presidential election, according to final
South Africa suspends police chief over corruption case
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday suspended the national police chief implicated in a $20 million health tender scandal
Tanzania vows constitutional reform following post-election bloodshed
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has promised constitutional reform in response to last year’s post-election violence that left hundreds of
Meta says it will cut 8,000 jobs as AI spending soars
Meta will cut thousands of jobs next month as it spends more than ever on artificial intelligence (AI) projects. The
Ghana summons South African envoy over reported xenophobic attacks
Government has summoned the Acting High Commissioner of the South African High Commission in Ghana, Mr. Thando Dthamba, over recent
Bank of America signals possible rate hikes in South Africa amid oil-driven inflation pressures.
South Africa could be on course for another interest rate hike as rising oil prices and renewed inflation concerns place