Economy


South Africa plans to deploy a $9 billion initiative to tackle the deepening infrastructure crisis in some of its largest cities.


Egypt’s council of ministers have approved a draft state budget of $91 billion for the fiscal year starting in July 2025.




In view of its new capital requirements, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has ordered 24 banks to submit board-approved capital build-up plans on or before April 1, 2025.


Kenya is exploring a new loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund after stepping away from the final review of its existing lending programme.


South Africaโ€™s inflation remained unchanged at 3.2% in February 2025. CPU rises by 0.9% driven by rising food and fuel prices.


Kenyan President William Ruto has authorised a $2.6 billion expenditure, to provide additional funds for critical sectors in the final quarter of the fiscal year.


South Africaโ€™s manufacturing sector remained under pressure in February, with business conditions deteriorating for the third consecutive month, according to the latest Absa Purchasing Managersโ€™ Index (PMI).


4 ways Nigeriaโ€™s new revenue collection system will affect business and government revenue

How Nigeriaโ€™s new revenue collection system, TMRAS, will impact businesses, government revenue, and tax compliance.

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South Africa bets on $9bn city infrastructure overhaul to spur growth

The initiative includes $6 billion from municipal revenue and borrowing, a $2 billion World Bank loan and $1 billion in central government funding.

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Egypt moves ahead with $91bn budget amid ongoing fiscal reforms

The new spending plan is 18% less than the estimates of the previous budget as the government continues to tighten its finances.

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AGOA: Trumpโ€™s ‘America First’ doctrine tests Africaโ€™s $47B U.S. trade access

President Trump’s recent trade wars evoke fear that Africa duty-free export program (AGOA) may not be extended when it expires in September.

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How South Africa’s billion dollar taxi sector escapes taxes

South Africaโ€™s minibus taxi industry dominates public transport but pays little tax. Hereโ€™s why enforcing compliance remains a challenge.

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Kenyaโ€™s central bank sets April deadline for banksโ€™ capital raising plansย ย 

The directive comes as banks prepare to meet a new total core capital requirement of $77.7 million by 2029.ย ย 

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Kenya continues borrowing spree despite soaring debt costs

During the 2023/2024 fiscal year, Kenya spent a staggering $12.6 billion on debt servicing, representing 68% of its total revenue.

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South Africaโ€™s inflation holds at 3.2% in February, MPC decision looms

With inflation holding steady, all eyes are on South Africaโ€™s central bank ahead of its rate decision on Thursday.

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Kenyaโ€™s fiscal deficit widens with fresh $2.6bn spending plan

The approved budget lowers revenue expectations but increased spending, raising more concerns about the countryโ€™s fiscal deficit

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Weak demand, rising costs weigh on South Africaโ€™s manufacturing sector

Despite the persistent decline in business conditions in the sector, manufacturers remain cautiously optimistic about the medium-term outlook.

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South Africa plans to deploy a $9 billion initiative to tackle the deepening infrastructure crisis in some of its largest cities.


Egypt’s council of ministers have approved a draft state budget of $91 billion for the fiscal year starting in July 2025.




In view of its new capital requirements, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has ordered 24 banks to submit board-approved capital build-up plans on or before April 1, 2025.


Kenya is exploring a new loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund after stepping away from the final review of its existing lending programme.


South Africaโ€™s inflation remained unchanged at 3.2% in February 2025. CPU rises by 0.9% driven by rising food and fuel prices.


Kenyan President William Ruto has authorised a $2.6 billion expenditure, to provide additional funds for critical sectors in the final quarter of the fiscal year.


South Africaโ€™s manufacturing sector remained under pressure in February, with business conditions deteriorating for the third consecutive month, according to the latest Absa Purchasing Managersโ€™ Index (PMI).