South African rand steady as investors brace for inflation data, rate decision
The South African rand was steady in early trade on Monday as investors awaited this week’s inflation data and the
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Cash outside banks rises to N4.87 trillion in August after three-month decline
Cash held outside Nigeria’s banking system rose to N4.87 trillion in August 2026, reversing three consecutive months of decline. This
Nigeria’s Portfolio inflows surge 14.4% to US$6.03 billion in Q1 2026
Nigeria’s financial account recorded portfolio investment inflows of $6.03 billion in the first quarter of 2026, the dominant component of
Producer Price Inflation rises to 4.4% in August
Producer price inflation rose to 4.4% in August 2026, up from 4.0% in July, as higher prices in the mining
GH¢4bn debt: Outstanding payments to cocoa buyers not new – COCOBOD
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has acknowledged that it has outstanding payments to licensed cocoa buying companies but says the
DRC: Copper price rises 0.51% on international markets
The price of copper has risen by 0.51% on international markets, reaching $14,535.25 per tonne, compared with $14,461.25 the previous
Aliko Dangote hails refinery IPO as ‘historic day’ for Africans
Africa’s richest man hailed Monday’s share sale of his Nigerian oil refinery as an opportunity to create value for millions
Nigeria’s Dangote bills refinery IPO as chance for ordinary Africans to buy in
Shares in Africa’s largest oil refinery went on sale on Monday with the initial public offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum
87% of COCOBOD cocoa roads contracts directly awarded – IMF
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has been flagged over major weaknesses in the procurement and management of projects under its
Chinese electric motorcycle imports to Africa rise 60%
Africa’s imports of electric motorcycles and three-wheelers from China rose sharply in the first half of 2026, underscoring a divide