Foreign investors have withdrawn a staggering $3.7 billion from South African equities since October 2024, marking the longest streak of outflows from the continent’s largest equity market in five years, …
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Egyptian Banks Record EGP 152.76 Billion Profit in First Quarter of 2025
Banks in Egypt made a huge net profit of EGP 152.76 billion during the first quarter of 2025. This was made known in a report released by the Central Bank …
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Rand Weakens Sharply as Middle East Tensions Trigger Global Market Jitters
South Africa’s financial markets opened on a nervous note Friday morning, as the rand and government bonds came under sharp pressure following Israeli military strikes on Iran. The heightened geopolitical …
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Ghana’s Parliament has officially repealed two controversial taxes — the Emissions Levy and the 10% Betting Tax — after months of public outcry and operational setbacks. The decision, passed on …
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Egypt Raises $15.6 Billion in Development Financing for Private Sector
Egypt has gotten a total of $15.6 billion in development financing from over 30 international organizations and donors to help grow its private sector. This financing covers a period from …
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Ghana Validates First National E-Commerce Strategy
Ghana has taken a major step towards digital transformation by validating its first-ever National E-Commerce Strategy, aimed at boosting online trade, empowering small businesses, and supporting inclusive economic development across …
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Kenya’s Insurance Regulator Moves to Stop Money Laundering in Life Insurance Sector
The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) of Kenya is now making sure that life insurers do not become a way for people to launder dirty money. The move comes after growing …
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Algeria Cancels $5 Billion China-Backed Port Deal
Algeria has officially shelved the El Hamdania deep-water port project, a $3.3 billion initiative initially planned in partnership with China. The decision, confirmed by the Algerian Port Authority, attributes the …
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Kenya’s Trade Deficit Narrows to Four‑Year Low as Export Gains Grow
Kenya recorded its lowest trade deficit in four years in the first quarter of 2025, helped by rising exports and falling fuel costs. The trade gap between imports and exports …
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Ethiopian Banks in Deep Liquidity Crisis
Commercial banks in Ethiopia are currently grappling with a serious liquidity crisis, raising concerns across the financial sector. According to insiders who spoke to The Reporter, the problem is being …