Rwanda’s Finance Minister, Yusuf Murangwa, has told the nation’s parliament that the country’s economy will grow at a slower pace in 2025 compared to last year. Presenting a draft budget …
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Ghana’s Cedi Strengthens as Nigeria’s Naira Holds Steady; Uganda and Zambia Currencies Show Mixed Trends
The Ghanaian cedi is expected to continue its upward trend in the coming week, buoyed by sustained support from the Bank of Ghana and increased foreign currency inflows. As of …
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Manufacturers Count N1.91bn FX Loss in Q1 2025 Amid Currency Volatility
Nigeria’s manufacturing sector continues to feel the pinch of unstable foreign exchange rates, as top firms recorded a combined N1.91 billion forex loss in the first quarter of 2025. This …
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Afreximbank Launches $1 Billion Africa Film Fund to Boost Creative Industry Across the Continent
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), through its impact investment subsidiary—the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA)—has officially launched a $1 billion Africa Film Fund aimed at transforming the continent’s …
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African Markets Update: Key Events and Economic Signals
African markets are navigating a busy day of economic indicators, political developments, and global trends on Thursday, May 8, 2025. From court decisions in Côte d’Ivoire to monetary policy announcements …
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Rand Slips Ahead of Manufacturing Data as Analysts Watch Power, Ports, and Global Signals
The South African rand lost a bit of ground in early trading on Thursday, May 8, as traders waited for the country’s latest manufacturing output figures. According to market data, …
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South African Markets Watch: Key Events Shaping Trading on May 8
The South African financial market is facing several important developments that may affect investor decisions and overall market direction on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Economic data from home and abroad, …
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Ghana’s Inflation Drops Again, Now at 21.2% in April
Ghana’s inflation rate has dropped for the fourth straight month, falling to 21.2% in April 2025 from 22.4% recorded in March, according to data released on Wednesday by the Ghana …
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Kenya Rules Out New Taxes in 2025/2026 Budget After Deadly Protests
Kenya’s government has said it will not introduce new taxes or increase current ones in the 2025/2026 budget. This announcement comes after last year’s deadly protests forced President William Ruto’s …
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Investors Watch DMO’s ₦550bn Treasury Bills Auction as Market Eyes Interest Rate Direction
Many investors are paying close attention to the Treasury Bills auction being held today, Tuesday, May 7, 2025, as the Debt Management Office (DMO) offers ₦550 billion worth of T-bills …