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Guinea‑Bissau growth masks deeper structural weaknesses

Guinea‑Bissau’s economy delivered solid growth in 2025, but underlying structural weaknesses continue to threaten long‑term development, according to a new World Bank report.

World Bank targets jobs in new Ethiopia partnership strategy

The World Bank Group has unveiled a new long-term strategy for Ethiopia that places job creation at the centre of its development engagement, as the country confronts mounting pressure to absorb a rapidly growing workforce.

EAC tables $111 million budget to boost regional unity

EAC has presented a budget proposal of $110.8 million for the 2026/2027 financial year

SADC Finance Ministers to meet in Zimbabwe to advance financial integration

SADC will hold a high-level meeting of its Committee of Ministers of Finance and Investment

Zimbabwe exploring minerals-backed deals with China to fund infrastructure: Minister 

The southern African nation, Africa’s top lithium producer, has significant mineral resources.

SA markets hit first, brutally by global risk-off: JSE

SA remains highly resilient despite facing brutal market shifts triggered by recent global geopolitical tensions