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Green Finance Powers Africa’s Airport Modernisation Wave

African airports are undergoing a profound transformation. Once viewed simply as transit hubs, they are now evolving into integrated energy systems, logistics centres, and investment platforms. Rising energy costs, mounting.

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Sovereign Bonds Expand Africa’s Global Capital Access

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has made a historic entry into global capital markets, raising 1.25 billion United States dollars through its first international bond issuance. This Eurobond marks.

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Kenya Has Adequate Reserves to Manage Currency Volatility, Central Bank Assures

Kenya’s Central Bank Governor, Kamau Thugge, has reassured markets that the country holds sufficient foreign exchange reserves to manage potential volatility in the shilling. This assurance comes amid moderate pressure.

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Zimbabwe Launches Big Five Banknotes to Rebuild Currency

Zimbabwe is introducing a new series of ZiG banknotes, known as the “Big Five” series, as part of a broader effort by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe to restore public.

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How Tanzania Uses Stability as a Policy Tool

Tanzania’s central bank has held its benchmark interest rate steady at 5.75 percent for the third consecutive meeting. This decision signals confidence rather than caution. With inflation contained, growth sustained,.

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How the Rand Anchors Southern Africa’s Economies

South Africa’s rand gained ground against the dollar early this week as global oil prices stabilised and the US dollar softened. The currency traded 0.3% stronger at 16.89 per dollar,.

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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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Financial Safety Nets: Is Africa Building a Banking Crisis Firewall?

In the aftermath of repeated global financial crises over the last two decades, financial safety nets have become an indispensable component of sovereign financial architecture. Major advanced economies such as.

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Inflation Eases to 3.5%: South Africa Eyes Potential Monetary Relief

Consumer prices in South Africa moderated in January 2026, with headline inflation easing to 3.5 per cent year-on-year, down from 3.6 per cent in December, according to Statistics South Africa. This marks the tenth.

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Why Climate Finance Is Africa’s Next Big Investment Opportunity

As the global economy recalibrates around decarbonisation and climate resilience, climate finance is increasingly shifting from a perceived cost centre into one of the most compelling investment frontiers of the.

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