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Trade Ministers meet in Cameroon for critical WTO reform talks amid deep divisions

Cameroon to meet WTO for crucial discussions

SA Reserve Bank expected to hold interest rates as oil surge, weak Rand heighten inflation risks

The South African (SA) Reserve Bank (SARB) faces one of its toughest interest rate decisions in recent months as global and domestic pressures intensify, driving renewed uncertainty over the inflation outlook.

AfDB approves $5.65 million grant to launch pioneering Peace Renewable Energy Certificate facility

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $5.65 million reimbursable grant from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) to pilot the Peace Renewable Energy Certificate Aggregation Facility.

IMF running scenarios on which nations may need aid due to Iran war: Reports

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is running scenarios on countries to gauge which economies could be in need of fresh financing if the Iran war drags on, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter

Labour unions launch coordinated action against SA’s soaring cost of living

South Africa’s (SA) major labour federations have announced a coordinated programme of action to confront the country’s escalating cost‑of‑living crisis, warning that workers are being “trapped” by rising prices, unemployment and retrenchments. 

IMF calls for stronger deposit insurance systems to safeguard financial stability

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged countries, particularly in emerging and developing economies, to strengthen deposit insurance systems as a key pillar of financial stability and public confidence in the banking sector.
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