Economic Policies

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South Africa’s currency set for longest winning streak since 2002

South Africa’s currency set for longest winning streak ...

South Africa’s rand is enjoying its strongest weekly rally in more than two deca...

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10 African countries with the highest fuel prices at the start of 2026

10 African countries with the highest fuel prices at th...

As the new year begins, high fuel prices continue to have a significant impact o...

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South Africa amends law to target individuals behind money laundering, terror financing

South Africa amends law to target individuals behind mo...

South Africa has proposed new legal changes aimed at strengthening its ability t...

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10 major African cities with the lowest purchasing power at the start of the new year

10 major African cities with the lowest purchasing powe...

In many African cities, low purchasing power is still a major problem with far-r...

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Egypt gets €1 billion from EU as assistance package

Egypt gets €1 billion from EU as assistance package

Egypt has secured 1 billion euros from the European Union and is due to receive ...

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$400M legal battle: US fintech sues DR Congo over failed $72M banking project

$400M legal battle: US fintech sues DR Congo over faile...

An American financial technology company, PayServices, has filed a lawsuit in a ...

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Despite some cause for concern, Nigeria’s inflation dips

Despite some cause for concern, Nigeria’s inflation dips

Nigeria's current inflation rate registered a decline for the year, contrary to ...

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Jeff Bezos’ Amazon joins Starlink as Africa’s biggest telecom market expands satellite internet options

Jeff Bezos’ Amazon joins Starlink as Africa’s biggest t...

Nigeria, Africa’s largest telecom market, is opening its skies to more satellite...

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Saudi Arabia to forge military pact with Egypt and Somalia amid UAE rivalry

Saudi Arabia to forge military pact with Egypt and Soma...

Saudi Arabia is finalising a new military coalition with Somalia and Egypt as pa...

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Tensions grow as U.S. blasts South Africa for allowing Iran in naval drills

Tensions grow as U.S. blasts South Africa for allowing ...

The United States has rebuked South Africa for permitting Iran to take part in n...

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Africa’s 8 largest upstream oil and gas investment hubs in 2025

Africa’s 8 largest upstream oil and gas investment hubs...

Africa’s upstream oil and gas sector is seeing capital narrow sharply around a s...

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Nigeria’s tough reforms spark investor optimism as economic boom beckons

Nigeria’s tough reforms spark investor optimism as econ...

Nigeria is entering a new phase of economic consolidation, Finance Minister Wale...

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US approves $413m for Nigeria’s anti-insurgency war in West Africa

US approves $413m for Nigeria’s anti-insurgency war in ...

The United States has authorised $413 million in funding for counter-insurgency ...

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Copper-rich Zambia strikes new trade deal with China as US dollar value is set to fall

Copper-rich Zambia strikes new trade deal with China as...

Zambia has moved to deepen its investment and trade cooperation with China, unve...

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South African mine unearths rare blue diamond shaped like Africa worth $40 million

South African mine unearths rare blue diamond shaped li...

A rare blue diamond weighing almost 42 carats has been unearthed in South Africa...

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Multibillion-dollar tobacco company shuts down South African factory due to illicit trade

Multibillion-dollar tobacco company shuts down South Af...

South Africa’s legal tobacco industry is reaching a critical juncture as illicit...

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