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IMF warns against mounting debt risks as global financial tightening pressures emerging economies

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that mounting debt levels and persistently high interest rates are straining developing economies.

Rand little moved by unemployment, manufacturing figures

The South African (SA) Rand was little changed on Tuesday, after the release of unemployment and manufacturing data, with traders’ attention mainly on a national budget review on Wednesday.

Seychelles’ economy stronger than expected, buoyed by record tourism growth: IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Seychelles’ economy is performing better than expected in 2025, supported by record tourist arrivals and low inflation.

Senegal has sovereign right to decide how to tackle debt: IMF

IMF said it has discussed various options with Senegal to address its debt

SA’s unemployment rate falls to 31.9%

SA unemployment rate falls to 31.9% in the third quarter

OpenAI may not use lyrics without license, German court rules

A German court on Tuesday sided with the country’s music rights society GEMA in a closely watched copyright case against United States-based artificial intelligence firm OpenAI