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US tariff ruling reshapes emerging‑market outlook as global trade landscape shifts: Momentum Investments

Momentum Investments’ 2026 Economies at a Glance report finds that emerging markets are navigating a reconfigured global trading environment, with easing protectionist pressure, shifting supply chains and measured fiscal reforms reshaping growth prospects.

ADF approves $9.57 million grant to boost SADC regional health security

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF) has approved a $9.57 million grant to help Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states strengthen regional health security and emergency preparedness.

SA’s lender FirstRand’s half-year earnings up 11% on strong revenue

FirstRand bank reported an 11% increase

IMF’s Kenya mission ends, talks to continue at Spring Meetings

IMF and Kenyan officials also discussed risks including ⁠potential ​spillovers from the Middle ​East conflict

Zambia records strong revenue, export growth in 2025

Zambia has reported stronger economic performance in 2025

Malawi increases cooking gas price by nearly 20%

MERA has announced a 19.65% increase in the price of cooking gas