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Ghana’s inflation slows for 12th straight month in December

Ghana’s consumer inflation slowed for the 12th consecutive month

Rand subdued as Dollar rebounds, December PMI contracts

SA Rand was subdued in early Wednesday trade

Kenya to begin major upgrade of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in 2026  

Kenya has announced plans to expand and modernise Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Gold inches closer to record peak as geopolitical risks lift safe-haven demand

Gold extended gains on Tuesday, buoyed by safe-haven demand after the United States (US) capture of Venezuela’s president fueled global tensions, while investors awaited US payroll data for insights into the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy.

IMF urges stronger cyber risk rules as digital finance expands across Africa

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on governments and regulators to strengthen cyber risk regulation and supervision as digital financial services expand rapidly across Africa and other emerging markets.

Oil firms on supply outlook, Venezuelan output uncertainty

Oil prices edged slightly higher on Tuesday