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AfDB report highlights resilience in Africa’s trade finance sector

The African Development Bank (AfDB) says African financial institutions have shown resilience in the years following the COVID‑19 pandemic, despite ongoing global economic challenges.

African leaders call for stronger investment in energy, private capital mobilisation

African leaders have called for increased investment in key sectors and greater mobilisation of private capital to support the continent’s development agenda during a Presidential dialogue at the African Development Bank (AfDB) Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo.

Rand weakens ahead of Central bank rate decision

SA Rand weakened in early trade on Thursday

Reserve Bank’s MPC expected to hike interest rates by 25 basis points

SA has not escaped the impact, resulting in higher fuel prices on the local front.

Invictus Energy signs Zimbabwe gas deal for its Cabora Bassa gas project

Australia’s Invictus Energy signed a petroleum production sharing agreement with Zimbabwe

AfDB report projects steady growth for Africa amid global pressures

Africa’s economy is expected to remain resilient despite increasing global uncertainty, according to the African Development Bank (AfDB).