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Tanzania poised to benefit from rising global gold prices  

Tanzania is well-positioned to capitalize on a sharp surge in global gold prices

SA may see three more interest rate hikes in 2026: SARB  

SARB has indicated that in a worst-case scenario, South Africans could face up to three more interest rate hikes this year

East African regulators push for cheaper regional roaming

Communications regulators from the EAC member states have met in Tanzania to discuss a new regional mobile roaming framework

Leaders call for reforms to boost investment and strengthen African economies

Senior policymakers from Africa and Europe have called for strategic economic reforms to attract investment, mobilise domestic resources and deepen regional integration during discussions following the launch of the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) African Economic Outlook 2026 in Brazzaville.

SA central bank raises key rate by 25 basis points

SA central bank raised ‌its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 7% this Thursday

Zimbabwe to host Africa Skills Week 2026

The African Union (AU) Commission has announced Zimbabwe as the host of Africa Skills Week 2026, scheduled to take place from October 12 to October 16.