World Bank Raises Africa’s 2025 Growth Forecast to 3.8%
07/10/2025The World Bank has raised its growth forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa in 2025 to 3.8 per cent, up from 3.5 per cent in April, signalling cautious optimism across a region.
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How 10 African Startups Are Shaping Global Financial Innovation
21/07/2025In a global financial technology landscape marked by tightened funding and economic uncertainty, African fintechs continue to defy expectations. Ten of them have now earned their place on CNBC and.
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Central Banks in Africa Turn to Gold for Stability and Global Leverage
18/06/2025Gold has historically served as a reliable store of value and a strategic anchor in central banking—and African nations are reaffirming its relevance in today’s volatile economic climate. As global.
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Is Crypto in Africa a Revolution or a Risk?
07/05/2025The adoption of cryptocurrency in Africa presents both opportunities and challenges. It offers the potential for financial inclusion, cross-border transactions and economic growth, particularly in regions with limited access to.
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Zimbabwe Turns to Gold Coins Again Amid Economic Instability
29/04/2025Zimbabwe’s central bank has made a significant move in its quest to stabilise the local economy by resuming the issuance of gold coins, a strategy previously suspended for 10 months..
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2025 World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings: What Will Africa Demand for Its Future?
22/04/2025As the 2025 session of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings kicks off in Washington, D.C., several questions arise for African citizens, political representatives, and leaders. What.
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Africa’s Top Banks in 2024: A Nexus of Financial Resilience
11/04/2025The financial landscape in Africa is shaped by a select group of banks that not only possess robust financial foundations but also excel in cross-border operations and the adoption of.
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Crypto in African Trade: Driving Export-Import Growth with BTC/USDT
24/03/2025In an era where globalisation and digital innovation converge, Africa’s embrace of cryptocurrency is reshaping its economic landscape, particularly in the export-import sector. The adoption of Bitcoin (BTC) and Tether.
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