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South Africa’s 2026 Budget: Anchoring Fiscal Credibility into Law

South Africa’s 2026 National Budget marks a watershed in its public finance management. Presented by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in Parliament on 25 February 2026, the budget establishes a pathway.

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Ghana End-Harvest Deal: Strategic Shift from Raw Exports to Value Addition

Ghana is close to finalising a major “end-harvest agreement” with China, with policymakers framing it as a strategic inflexion point: zero-tariff access for key Ghanaian exports into one of the.

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Nigeria’s MPC Lowers Benchmark Rate to 26.5%, Retains CRR at 45%

‍Nigeria has reduced its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points, bringing the Monetary Policy Rate down from 27 per cent to 26.5 per cent at the 304th meeting of.

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South African Budget in Focus: Fiscal Strategy and Debt Management Ahead

Across the global economy, governments are operating within narrower fiscal margins. Elevated sovereign debt, higher global interest rates and subdued growth have reshaped the policy landscape from Washington to Brussels.

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Egypt Launches Major 2026 Mediterranean Gas Drilling Programme

Egypt is preparing to develop its largest gas drilling programme in the Mediterranean, with drilling set to begin at the West Meina offshore field in North East Amriya. At a.

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Africa Outperforms as the Fastest-Growing Tourism Region

In 2025, Africa became the fastest-growing tourism region in the world. According to the latest edition of the UN World Tourism Organisation World Tourism Barometer, Africa recorded the strongest expansion.

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Kenya Pushes for Durable Trade Pact Beyond AGOA

Kenya and the United States will resume bilateral trade negotiations from Monday through Thursday next week, according to Kenya’s Trade Minister Lee Kinyanjui. One or two follow-up sessions will “firm.

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Nigeria Joins Regional Disinflation Trend as Food Costs Fall

Nigeria’s annual inflation rate declined to 15.10 per cent in January 2026, extending the country’s disinflation streak to ten consecutive months and reinforcing a clear shift away from the acute.

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South Africa’s Digital Economy Powers Telkom Growth

Digital connectivity has become a critical enabler of South Africa’s productivity, as Telkom had an 8.4% jump in quarterly core profit. In the three months to December 31, the state-linked.

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