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Twenty-nine years on, Zimbabwe’s inflation returns to single digits amid gold rally 

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Ethiopia ramps up FX market interventions, sells $640m to banks in January

January’s disbursements, which includes a record $500 million auction, represents 82% of the $780 million sold throughout 2025, highlighting a significant acceleration in the scale of market operations.

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This EU decision blocked over $40 billion in capital across six African economies

The European Union has lifted its high-risk designation for six African countries, after years in which the listing reshaped how capital moved in and out of their economies. 

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China’s lending to Africa shrunk again — here’s why

Over the past decade, China’s lending to Africa has plummeted, with annual commitments falling below $5 billion since 2020, after consistently exceeding $10 billion between 2012 and 2018, as the world’s No. 2 economy increasingly prioritises strategic engagements.

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Uganda joins Ghana, Ethiopia as gold overtakes agriculture in export boom

Central bank data shows Uganda’s gold exports reached $5.8 billion in 2025, representing a 75.8% increase from $3.3 billion in 2024 as record global prices attracted new traders

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SA’s Nedbank prices NCBA takeover at $856m in East Africa expansion push

South Africa’s Nedbank Group has submitted a strategic investment proposal and notice of intention to acquire a controlling stake in NCBA Group PLC, signalling a significant push into East Africa’s banking market.

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AfCFTA Secretary-General, Nigeria’s Finance Minister to Lead Key Discussions at Africa Business Convention 2026

The Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene, and Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, will headline the 2026 edition of the Africa Business Convention (ABC)

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Ghana outpaces Chile, Korea and Spain as GSE leads global equity gains in December

Fresh data from the World Federation Exchange (WFE) indicates that the GSE’s equity market value surged by 117%% year-on-year to $16.4 billion, extending a three-month run.

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Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire withdraw tax breaks as revenue pressures mount

For businesses and households, the shift means higher tax burdens as policymakers return to a more aggressive revenue mobilisation push.

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