South African analysts, business leaders, and trade unions have lowered their inflation expectations for the coming years, according to the latest survey released on Wednesday. This shift could encourage the …
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East African Central Banks Turn to Gold to Boost Foreign
East African countries are gradually shifting their foreign exchange (FX) reserve strategies by adding more gold, a move aimed at reducing dependence on the U.S. dollar and protecting their economies …
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Olympia Capital Posts KSh 17.6m Profit Despite Revenue Dip
Olympia Capital Holdings Limited has announced a net profit of KSh 17.6 million for the financial year ended 28 February 2025, reflecting a 50 percent decline from the KSh 35.2 …
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MTN Uganda Offers Exit Plan for Retail Investors
MTN Uganda has announced a new exit option for its minority retail investors as the telecom company prepares to separate its mobile money business, MTN MoMo, from its main telecom …
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Naira Gains Slightly as FX Market Liquidity Improves
The Nigerian naira appreciated against the US dollar across both official and parallel foreign exchange (FX) markets on Tuesday, July 2, 2025—the first trading day of the new month. This …
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SA Secures $474.6 Million Loan from African Development Bank
South Africa has secured a fresh $474.6 million loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to support the country’s ongoing efforts to improve its struggling transport and energy infrastructure. The …
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BetaGlass, Honeywell, Vitafoam Lead H1 2025 Stock Market
Many investors across Nigeria are smiling this July as the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) recorded a major rally in the first half of 2025, led by strong performance from top consumer …
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AID UNCERTAINTY MAY SLOW SOMALIA’S ECONOMY IN 2025 – WORLD BANK
Somalia’s economy maintained strong performance in 2024, with a solid growth rate of 4.0 percent, according to the 10th Edition of the Somalia Economic Update released by the World Bank. …
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SEC Wants Artificial Intelligence to Power Nigeria’s Capital Market Surveillance
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has called on Nigeria’s capital market operators and stakeholders to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven surveillance systems. The move is part of a wider strategy …
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Nigeria’s Money Supply Falls Again in May as CBN Tightens Liquidity to Tame Inflation
Nigeria’s total money supply dropped again in May 2025, marking the second decline this year, according to new data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The figure for …