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Rand slides as renewed Gulf conflict fuels risk-off mood

SA Rand weakened against the Dollar on Monday

Egypt’s January-March current account deficit widens to $5.1 billion

Net foreign direct investment inflows edged down to $3.7 billion from $3.8 billion ⁠in the same period of 2025.

IMF calls for broader financial reporting as non-bank institutions dominate eSwatini sector

eSwatini’s financial system is increasingly driven by pension funds, insurers and other non-bank financial institutions, prompting the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to call for a significant expansion of the country’s financial reporting framework to improve oversight and policymaking.

IMF approves final $443.8 million for Tanzania as reform programme concludes

Tanzania has secured a further $443.8 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following the completion of the final reviews of the country’s economic reform and climate resilience programmes.