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SA mining production increase by 2.5%

SA data shows that mining production increased by 2.5% in December

Rand softens ahead of presidential address, economic data

South African Rand softened in early trade on Thursday

SA union looks to SONA for action on jobs, poverty, growth

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s SONA to move beyond broad commitments and set out clear steps to tackle unemployment, poverty and slow economic growth: COSATU

Conflict-torn DRC closes in on debut international bond

DRC wants to make its international bond foray the first of many, its finance minister told Reuters

AfDB, Djibouti sign $80 million financing agreements for infrastructure, climate‑resilient projects

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the government of Djibouti have signed agreements worth $80 million to support major infrastructure, urban development and climate‑resilient agriculture projects across the country.

Côte d’Ivoire growth to remain strong despite fiscal pressures: IMF

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.