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CAR recovery gains pace, financing gap looms

The Central African Republic’s (CAR) economy grew by an estimated 3.3% in 2025, but the recovery remains too weak to meet pressing social and employment needs.

IMF unlocks $348.5m for DRC

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved about $348.5 million in new financing for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) despite conflict, health and global economic pressures.

Southern African nations pitch region as single investment market

SADC inks deal with Gulf market to boost cross border investment

Global shipping faces unprecedented security threat

Global shipping faces simultaneous security crises across four major maritime regions, placing seafarers, trade routes and developing economies under increasing pressure.

Ghana’s economy expands 6% in second quarter, driven by communications sector

Ghana’s economy grew 6.0% year on year in the second quarter of 2026

Rand holds steady as traders await domestic news

Rand held steady against a weak Dollar

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CAR recovery gains pace, financing gap looms

IMF unlocks $348.5m for DRC

Southern African nations pitch region as single investment market

Global shipping faces unprecedented security threat

Ghana’s economy expands 6% in second quarter, driven by communications sector

Rand holds steady as traders await domestic news

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