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IMF Chief confirms global economy doing ‘better than feared,’ risks remain

The world economy has proven more resilient than expected despite acute strains from multiple shocks, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Wednesday

Kenya’s central bank makes eighth consecutive cut to lending rate 

Kenya’s central bank cut its benchmark lending rate for the eighth meeting in a row, saying there was room to ease monetary policy further as inflation remains well within its target range

SA High Court grants airline extension over foreign ownership dispute

South African (SA) High Court has granted FlySaFair, the country’s low-cost airline, an urgent interdict

Zimbabwe quietly lifts maize import ban amid supply shortfall

Zimbabwe has reportedly lifted its temporary ban on maize imports this month

Kenya moves closer to regulating cryptocurrency, digital assets

Kenya is advancing efforts to formalise cryptocurrency and digital asset regulation

World Bank raises Sub-Sahara Africa growth forecast on inflation drop

Sub-Saharan African economies are expected to grow by a faster 3.8% this year