Currencies across Africa are stabilising, yet everyday prices remain dollar-linked.
At the height of its 2024 currency turmoil, Nigeria’s inflation climbed past 30 per cent. Following exchange-rate reforms, the naira […]
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Botswana subsidiary put up for sale as African banks show interest.
Several of Africa’s leading banks are positioning themselves for a potential acquisition as Standard Chartered moves to divest its operations
Nigeria and South Africa emerge as top players in the $300 billion stablecoin market.
Nigeria and South Africa are emerging as Africa’s frontrunners in stablecoin adoption, with businesses and consumers increasingly using dollar-linked digital
Banks urged to lead Ghana’s drive for economic transformation.
Ghanaian banks have been urged by Dr. Johnson Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, to shift focus from short-term
Ruto urges emergency summit to address $89 million East Africa funding gap.
William Ruto has called an emergency East African Community (EAC) summit as the eight-member bloc faces a $89.37 million funding
The 2026 Mining Indaba has kicked off in Cape Town with the theme “Stronger Together.”
Cape Town is hosting the 2026 Mining Indaba, which convened on Tuesday under the theme “Stronger Together.” The annual conference
Inflation in Uganda remains below target, prompting the central bank to keep interest rate at 9.75%.
Uganda’s central bank has held its main interest rate steady for the sixth consecutive meeting, pointing to global economic risks
EU impose measures to compel Meta to reverse WhatsApp’s AI policy.
The EU plans to impose interim measures on Meta to prevent WhatsApp from blocking third-party AI assistants, citing potential antitrust violations. The move aims to protect competition while the investigation continues, as Meta’s policy change, effective January, restricts access for outside AI tools. Meta has pushed back, saying users have alternative ways to access AI and the EU’s concerns are misplaced.
Markets in Japan rise after Takaichi achieves a groundbreaking election victory
Japanese stocks soared after PM Sanae Takaichi’s LDP won a two-thirds lower house majority, giving her a strong mandate to advance pro-business policies.
Nigeria’s industrial sectors get a boost as Finceptive clears ₦3 billion Series 1 CP
Finceptive Limited has successfully redeemed its ₦3 billion Series 1 Commercial Paper, reinforcing its track record in Nigeria’s debt markets. The funds supported trade and supply chain finance across Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, and FMCG sectors, highlighting the company’s role in strengthening Africa’s industrial value chains.