Côte d’Ivoire’s economy is expected to remain one of the fastest growing in West Africa in 2026, supported by strong domestic demand, sustained investment and continued structural reforms, according to a recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) assessment.

Greater clarity on South Africa’s (SA) economic outlook is improving investor confidence in the listed property sector, with analysts noting that predictability is becoming just as important as growth. 

Private equity firm Harith General Partners is preparing to acquire South African (SA) low-cost airline FlySafair as the $3 billion asset manager expands its transport portfolio across the continent. 

A new feasibility study published by the Localisation Support Fund (LSF) has found that South Africa’s (SA) garment manufacturing sector could supply an additional 81 million garments a year to domestic retailers by 2030 if supported by the right industrial development and policy reforms.

As climate change accelerates and extreme weather increasingly disrupts African economies, the continent’s mining sector is facing growing pressure to adapt. 

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed its latest Article IV Consultation with South Africa (SA).