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Ghana banks resilient to severe gold price shock: IMF

Ghana’s banking system could withstand a severe gold price collapse, although weaker banks and the central bank remain vulnerable, according to an International Monetary Fund (IMF) study.

US Senate votes to extend AGOA trade deal to 2028

AGOA set for three-year extension following US Senate approval

SA’s unemployment rate rises in second quarter

SA unemployed people increased to ⁠8.481 million in April-June

West Africa growth outpaces continental average despite financing gap

West Africa’s economy grew by 4.8% in 2025, but the region must mobilise domestic resources to close an annual financing gap of up to $100 billion.

Rand steady ahead of labour data

SA Rand was steady in early trade on Tuesday

Libya’s NOC warns of force majeure, Zawiya refinery shutdown if drone attacks continue

NOC said the latest drone targeted an oil blending and filling plant operated by the Zawiya Oil Refining Company