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Ghana prepares formal bid to join expanding BRICS bloc  

African representation in BRICS set to grow as Ghana prepares formal membership bid

SA manufacturing sector records sharp decline in August

Stats SA data shows that manufacturing declined by 4.3% in August, compared to the same time last year.

Rand set to snap four week losing streak

SA Rand was on track to end the week stronger on Friday

Africa urged to turn mineral wealth into made-in-Africa products

Africa must move beyond exporting raw materials and build regional industries capable of creating jobs, transferring technology and producing competitive goods, the Africa Business Council says.

Nigeria’s growth reaches 4.2% as state revenues surge

Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.2% in the first half of 2026 as higher oil prices strengthened exports, public revenue and foreign-exchange reserves.

Rwanda urged to mobilise more domestic capital for inclusive growth

Rwanda should expand domestic financing, deepen financial markets and attract long-term investment to sustain economic transformation, the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) says.
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