SA risk-sensitive Rand started the week sharply weaker

African banks and telecommunications companies continue to perform strongly in global brand rankings

The talks ​highlighted ongoing reforms ​to improve public financial management.

A new World Bank Group report warns that Somalia could face significant long‑term economic losses from climate change but finds that cost‑effective, targeted investments in climate resilience could cut these losses by half and generate more stable, productive jobs across the country.

International Monetary Fund (IMF) economists say emerging market and developing economies must step up efforts to build foreign exchange reserves as global financial conditions become increasingly fragmented and geopolitical tensions intensify.

An International Monetary Fund IMF) mission says Zambia has made substantial progress in restoring macroeconomic stability following the completion of its IMF‑supported reform programme, but warns that rising fiscal pressures and weaker‑than‑expected growth could threaten recent gains.