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Ethiopia finalises framework for foreign investor participation 

The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) has finalised the legal and regulatory framework for foreign investor participation in its capital market, with an announcement expected soon

IMF urges SA to accelerate reforms as economy shows resilience

South Africa’s (SA) economy has demonstrated unexpected resilience in the face of renewed global turbulence, according to an International Monetary Fund (IMF) team that concluded its 2025 Article IV consultation in Pretoria on Tuesday.

SA’s construction sector shows signs of recovery

South Africa’s (SA) construction sector is showing early signs of recovery in the third quarter of 2025,

Kenya’s central bank lowers main lending rate by 25 basis points

Kenya’s central bank reduced its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points to 9.0%

Tunisia strengthens economic ties with SA

Tunisian Embassy in Pretoria says economic diplomacy is driving closer business ties between Tunisia and SA

Costs of EV battery material cobalt hydroxide jump on DRC export restrictions  

Prices of cobalt hydroxide used to make chemicals for electric vehicle (EV) batteries have risen sharply this year