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NPC report highlights billions locked in SA’s financial system instead of driving investment

A new report by South Africa’s (SA) National Planning Commission (NPC) warns that vast amounts of capital circulating within the country’s financial system are not being reinvested into the economy,

Ghana’s inflation slows for 11th straight month in November

Ghana’s central bank cut its main interest rate by a cumulative 1 000 basis points.

Nigeria to host African petroleum regulators forum, regulator elected chair

AFRIPERF was established to strengthen petroleum governance across Africa.

Namibia Central bank keeps main interest rate steady

Namibia’s Central bank left its main interest rate unchanged at 6.50%

SA business confidence rebounds in fourth quarter

South African (SA) business confidence climbed 5 points in the fourth quarter after two consecutive decline

Former EU Foreign Policy Chief accused of fraud, corruption

Former European Union (EU) Foreign Policy Chief, Federica Mogherini and two others have been formally accused of procurement fraud and corruption, conflict of interest and violation of professional secrecy, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) said on Wednesday