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Ethiopia opens insurance sector to foreign players

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  • Paul Chinedu

    Paul Chinedu is a financial writer and business analyst passionate about the intersection of the global economy and Africa. He examines how global trends impact African nations, providing insights that make complex economic issues accessible to all. Through his work.
    Paul aims to foster awareness and dialogue about the challenges and opportunities shaping Africa’s future.

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  • Paul Chinedu

    Paul Chinedu is a financial writer and business analyst passionate about the intersection of the global economy and Africa. He examines how global trends impact African nations, providing insights that make complex economic issues accessible to all. Through his work.
    Paul aims to foster awareness and dialogue about the challenges and opportunities shaping Africa’s future.

National Bank of Ethiopia

South Africa to scrap 1961 exchange controls in bid to lure $608 billion

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  • Paul Chinedu

    Paul Chinedu is a financial writer and business analyst passionate about the intersection of the global economy and Africa. He examines how global trends impact African nations, providing insights that make complex economic issues accessible to all. Through his work.
    Paul aims to foster awareness and dialogue about the challenges and opportunities shaping Africa’s future.

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  • Paul Chinedu

    Paul Chinedu is a financial writer and business analyst passionate about the intersection of the global economy and Africa. He examines how global trends impact African nations, providing insights that make complex economic issues accessible to all. Through his work.
    Paul aims to foster awareness and dialogue about the challenges and opportunities shaping Africa’s future.

Total return swaps are creating an invisible debt layer for African sovereigns

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  • Pelumi Davis

    Pelumi is a freelance writer with over five years of experience spanning content, creative, and academic writing. His work cuts across lifestyle, cryptocurrency, self-improvement, and technical documentation, and he has published academic papers that reflect his blend of curiosity and research. He currently collaborates with Finance in Africa, covering stories on the continent’s financial landscape. Connect with him on LinkedIn and explore his portfolio on Muck Rack.

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  • Pelumi Davis

    Pelumi is a freelance writer with over five years of experience spanning content, creative, and academic writing. His work cuts across lifestyle, cryptocurrency, self-improvement, and technical documentation, and he has published academic papers that reflect his blend of curiosity and research. He currently collaborates with Finance in Africa, covering stories on the continent’s financial landscape. Connect with him on LinkedIn and explore his portfolio on Muck Rack.

African Urban Landscape

Congo Central Bank to ban foreign currency cash transactions from April 2027

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  • Paul Chinedu

    Paul Chinedu is a financial writer and business analyst passionate about the intersection of the global economy and Africa. He examines how global trends impact African nations, providing insights that make complex economic issues accessible to all. Through his work.
    Paul aims to foster awareness and dialogue about the challenges and opportunities shaping Africa’s future.

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  • Paul Chinedu

    Paul Chinedu is a financial writer and business analyst passionate about the intersection of the global economy and Africa. He examines how global trends impact African nations, providing insights that make complex economic issues accessible to all. Through his work.
    Paul aims to foster awareness and dialogue about the challenges and opportunities shaping Africa’s future.

DRC Central bank

Kenya Central Bank pauses rate cuts as oil shock tests recovery

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  • Paul Chinedu

    Paul Chinedu is a financial writer and business analyst passionate about the intersection of the global economy and Africa. He examines how global trends impact African nations, providing insights that make complex economic issues accessible to all. Through his work.
    Paul aims to foster awareness and dialogue about the challenges and opportunities shaping Africa’s future.

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  • Paul Chinedu

    Paul Chinedu is a financial writer and business analyst passionate about the intersection of the global economy and Africa. He examines how global trends impact African nations, providing insights that make complex economic issues accessible to all. Through his work.
    Paul aims to foster awareness and dialogue about the challenges and opportunities shaping Africa’s future.

Central Bank of Kenya

Oil shock forces SARB to hold rates at 6.75%, pushing easing outlook further out

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  • Paul Chinedu

    Paul Chinedu is a financial writer and business analyst passionate about the intersection of the global economy and Africa. He examines how global trends impact African nations, providing insights that make complex economic issues accessible to all. Through his work.
    Paul aims to foster awareness and dialogue about the challenges and opportunities shaping Africa’s future.

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  • Paul Chinedu

    Paul Chinedu is a financial writer and business analyst passionate about the intersection of the global economy and Africa. He examines how global trends impact African nations, providing insights that make complex economic issues accessible to all. Through his work.
    Paul aims to foster awareness and dialogue about the challenges and opportunities shaping Africa’s future.

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Mozambique pauses rate cuts at 9.25% as shocks test inflation outlook

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  • Paul Chinedu

    Paul Chinedu is a financial writer and business analyst passionate about the intersection of the global economy and Africa. He examines how global trends impact African nations, providing insights that make complex economic issues accessible to all. Through his work.
    Paul aims to foster awareness and dialogue about the challenges and opportunities shaping Africa’s future.

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  • Paul Chinedu

    Paul Chinedu is a financial writer and business analyst passionate about the intersection of the global economy and Africa. He examines how global trends impact African nations, providing insights that make complex economic issues accessible to all. Through his work.
    Paul aims to foster awareness and dialogue about the challenges and opportunities shaping Africa’s future.

An image of Banco-de-Mocambique building

Morocco holds rates at 2.25% as growth outlook lifts on agricultural rebound

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  • Paul Chinedu

    Paul Chinedu is a financial writer and business analyst passionate about the intersection of the global economy and Africa. He examines how global trends impact African nations, providing insights that make complex economic issues accessible to all. Through his work.
    Paul aims to foster awareness and dialogue about the challenges and opportunities shaping Africa’s future.

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  • Paul Chinedu

    Paul Chinedu is a financial writer and business analyst passionate about the intersection of the global economy and Africa. He examines how global trends impact African nations, providing insights that make complex economic issues accessible to all. Through his work.
    Paul aims to foster awareness and dialogue about the challenges and opportunities shaping Africa’s future.

Mega projects, reform drive to power Morocco’s corporate credit growth in 2026

Uganda moves to buy Gold from domestic refineries, amid Iran–US conflict

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  • Blessing Newman

    Newman Blessing is a finance and economic affairs writer passionate about Africa’s macroeconomics and capital markets. With a background in research analysis, audit and policy management, she brings technical depth to her reporting—grounding analysis in financial systems and fiscal accountability.

    She is committed to translating complex financial developments into clear, data-driven insights that help investors, business leaders, and policy-conscious readers understand both risks and opportunities. She also does extensive research on emerging sectors shaping long-term growth across the continent.
    Outside of her work, she enjoys good movies and travelling to new places.

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  • Blessing Newman

    Newman Blessing is a finance and economic affairs writer passionate about Africa’s macroeconomics and capital markets. With a background in research analysis, audit and policy management, she brings technical depth to her reporting—grounding analysis in financial systems and fiscal accountability.

    She is committed to translating complex financial developments into clear, data-driven insights that help investors, business leaders, and policy-conscious readers understand both risks and opportunities. She also does extensive research on emerging sectors shaping long-term growth across the continent.
    Outside of her work, she enjoys good movies and travelling to new places.

Nigeria delivers first rate cut of 2026, lowers benchmark to 26.5%

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  • Paul Chinedu

    Paul Chinedu is a financial writer and business analyst passionate about the intersection of the global economy and Africa. He examines how global trends impact African nations, providing insights that make complex economic issues accessible to all. Through his work.
    Paul aims to foster awareness and dialogue about the challenges and opportunities shaping Africa’s future.

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  • Paul Chinedu

    Paul Chinedu is a financial writer and business analyst passionate about the intersection of the global economy and Africa. He examines how global trends impact African nations, providing insights that make complex economic issues accessible to all. Through his work.
    Paul aims to foster awareness and dialogue about the challenges and opportunities shaping Africa’s future.

Goldman Sachs sees Nigeria’s largest rate cut in over a decade

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  • Amarachi Orjiude-Ndibe

    Amarachi is a finance writer with a knack for turning complex economic data into compelling stories.

    With over half a decade of writing experience—spanning content creation, journalism, and on-the-ground reporting—she found herself in finance by accident but stayed for the thrill of decoding numbers that shape economies.

    Now, she covers the policies, trends, and market shifts that drive Africa’s financial landscape, making crucial information accessible to readers across the continent.

    At Businessfront, Amarachi delivers sharp, data-driven insights tailored for bankers, investors, and finance professionals. She analyses central bank policies, fiscal reforms, and regulatory shifts, translating their impact into actionable intelligence.

    Her coverage spans banking performance, inflation, currency movements, capital markets, fixed income, and corporate earnings—helping industry players navigate risks and opportunities with confidence.

    Connect with her on LinkedIn: Amarachi Orjiude-Ndibe.

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  • Amarachi Orjiude-Ndibe

    Amarachi is a finance writer with a knack for turning complex economic data into compelling stories.

    With over half a decade of writing experience—spanning content creation, journalism, and on-the-ground reporting—she found herself in finance by accident but stayed for the thrill of decoding numbers that shape economies.

    Now, she covers the policies, trends, and market shifts that drive Africa’s financial landscape, making crucial information accessible to readers across the continent.

    At Businessfront, Amarachi delivers sharp, data-driven insights tailored for bankers, investors, and finance professionals. She analyses central bank policies, fiscal reforms, and regulatory shifts, translating their impact into actionable intelligence.

    Her coverage spans banking performance, inflation, currency movements, capital markets, fixed income, and corporate earnings—helping industry players navigate risks and opportunities with confidence.

    Connect with her on LinkedIn: Amarachi Orjiude-Ndibe.

Rwanda delivers largest rate hike in three years to combat rising inflation

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  • Paul Chinedu

    Paul Chinedu is a financial writer and business analyst passionate about the intersection of the global economy and Africa. He examines how global trends impact African nations, providing insights that make complex economic issues accessible to all. Through his work.
    Paul aims to foster awareness and dialogue about the challenges and opportunities shaping Africa’s future.

Author

  • Paul Chinedu

    Paul Chinedu is a financial writer and business analyst passionate about the intersection of the global economy and Africa. He examines how global trends impact African nations, providing insights that make complex economic issues accessible to all. Through his work.
    Paul aims to foster awareness and dialogue about the challenges and opportunities shaping Africa’s future.

Namibia keeps rates at 6.5% despite slowing credit growth

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  • Amarachi Orjiude-Ndibe

    Amarachi is a finance writer with a knack for turning complex economic data into compelling stories.

    With over half a decade of writing experience—spanning content creation, journalism, and on-the-ground reporting—she found herself in finance by accident but stayed for the thrill of decoding numbers that shape economies.

    Now, she covers the policies, trends, and market shifts that drive Africa’s financial landscape, making crucial information accessible to readers across the continent.

    At Businessfront, Amarachi delivers sharp, data-driven insights tailored for bankers, investors, and finance professionals. She analyses central bank policies, fiscal reforms, and regulatory shifts, translating their impact into actionable intelligence.

    Her coverage spans banking performance, inflation, currency movements, capital markets, fixed income, and corporate earnings—helping industry players navigate risks and opportunities with confidence.

    Connect with her on LinkedIn: Amarachi Orjiude-Ndibe.

Author

  • Amarachi Orjiude-Ndibe

    Amarachi is a finance writer with a knack for turning complex economic data into compelling stories.

    With over half a decade of writing experience—spanning content creation, journalism, and on-the-ground reporting—she found herself in finance by accident but stayed for the thrill of decoding numbers that shape economies.

    Now, she covers the policies, trends, and market shifts that drive Africa’s financial landscape, making crucial information accessible to readers across the continent.

    At Businessfront, Amarachi delivers sharp, data-driven insights tailored for bankers, investors, and finance professionals. She analyses central bank policies, fiscal reforms, and regulatory shifts, translating their impact into actionable intelligence.

    Her coverage spans banking performance, inflation, currency movements, capital markets, fixed income, and corporate earnings—helping industry players navigate risks and opportunities with confidence.

    Connect with her on LinkedIn: Amarachi Orjiude-Ndibe.

Nigeria’s fintech regime split between speed and stability — capital is feeling the strain

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  • Pelumi Davis

    Pelumi is a freelance writer with over five years of experience spanning content, creative, and academic writing. His work cuts across lifestyle, cryptocurrency, self-improvement, and technical documentation, and he has published academic papers that reflect his blend of curiosity and research. He currently collaborates with Finance in Africa, covering stories on the continent’s financial landscape. Connect with him on LinkedIn and explore his portfolio on Muck Rack.

Author

  • Pelumi Davis

    Pelumi is a freelance writer with over five years of experience spanning content, creative, and academic writing. His work cuts across lifestyle, cryptocurrency, self-improvement, and technical documentation, and he has published academic papers that reflect his blend of curiosity and research. He currently collaborates with Finance in Africa, covering stories on the continent’s financial landscape. Connect with him on LinkedIn and explore his portfolio on Muck Rack.

Frontage of the Central Bank of Nigeria

Kenya’s central bank shrugs off hold calls, cuts rate to 8.75%

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  • Amarachi Orjiude-Ndibe

    Amarachi is a finance writer with a knack for turning complex economic data into compelling stories.

    With over half a decade of writing experience—spanning content creation, journalism, and on-the-ground reporting—she found herself in finance by accident but stayed for the thrill of decoding numbers that shape economies.

    Now, she covers the policies, trends, and market shifts that drive Africa’s financial landscape, making crucial information accessible to readers across the continent.

    At Businessfront, Amarachi delivers sharp, data-driven insights tailored for bankers, investors, and finance professionals. She analyses central bank policies, fiscal reforms, and regulatory shifts, translating their impact into actionable intelligence.

    Her coverage spans banking performance, inflation, currency movements, capital markets, fixed income, and corporate earnings—helping industry players navigate risks and opportunities with confidence.

    Connect with her on LinkedIn: Amarachi Orjiude-Ndibe.

Author

  • Amarachi Orjiude-Ndibe

    Amarachi is a finance writer with a knack for turning complex economic data into compelling stories.

    With over half a decade of writing experience—spanning content creation, journalism, and on-the-ground reporting—she found herself in finance by accident but stayed for the thrill of decoding numbers that shape economies.

    Now, she covers the policies, trends, and market shifts that drive Africa’s financial landscape, making crucial information accessible to readers across the continent.

    At Businessfront, Amarachi delivers sharp, data-driven insights tailored for bankers, investors, and finance professionals. She analyses central bank policies, fiscal reforms, and regulatory shifts, translating their impact into actionable intelligence.

    Her coverage spans banking performance, inflation, currency movements, capital markets, fixed income, and corporate earnings—helping industry players navigate risks and opportunities with confidence.

    Connect with her on LinkedIn: Amarachi Orjiude-Ndibe.

Central Bank of Kenya Governor Kamau Thugge outside the National Treasury building in Nairobi, Kenya

South Africa’s central bank keeps repo rates steady amid inflation fears

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  • Amarachi Orjiude-Ndibe

    Amarachi is a finance writer with a knack for turning complex economic data into compelling stories.

    With over half a decade of writing experience—spanning content creation, journalism, and on-the-ground reporting—she found herself in finance by accident but stayed for the thrill of decoding numbers that shape economies.

    Now, she covers the policies, trends, and market shifts that drive Africa’s financial landscape, making crucial information accessible to readers across the continent.

    At Businessfront, Amarachi delivers sharp, data-driven insights tailored for bankers, investors, and finance professionals. She analyses central bank policies, fiscal reforms, and regulatory shifts, translating their impact into actionable intelligence.

    Her coverage spans banking performance, inflation, currency movements, capital markets, fixed income, and corporate earnings—helping industry players navigate risks and opportunities with confidence.

    Connect with her on LinkedIn: Amarachi Orjiude-Ndibe.

Author

  • Amarachi Orjiude-Ndibe

    Amarachi is a finance writer with a knack for turning complex economic data into compelling stories.

    With over half a decade of writing experience—spanning content creation, journalism, and on-the-ground reporting—she found herself in finance by accident but stayed for the thrill of decoding numbers that shape economies.

    Now, she covers the policies, trends, and market shifts that drive Africa’s financial landscape, making crucial information accessible to readers across the continent.

    At Businessfront, Amarachi delivers sharp, data-driven insights tailored for bankers, investors, and finance professionals. She analyses central bank policies, fiscal reforms, and regulatory shifts, translating their impact into actionable intelligence.

    Her coverage spans banking performance, inflation, currency movements, capital markets, fixed income, and corporate earnings—helping industry players navigate risks and opportunities with confidence.

    Connect with her on LinkedIn: Amarachi Orjiude-Ndibe.

Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

Falling inflation, stronger reserves fuels Ghana’s first rate cut in 2026 

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  • Amarachi Orjiude-Ndibe

    Amarachi is a finance writer with a knack for turning complex economic data into compelling stories.

    With over half a decade of writing experience—spanning content creation, journalism, and on-the-ground reporting—she found herself in finance by accident but stayed for the thrill of decoding numbers that shape economies.

    Now, she covers the policies, trends, and market shifts that drive Africa’s financial landscape, making crucial information accessible to readers across the continent.

    At Businessfront, Amarachi delivers sharp, data-driven insights tailored for bankers, investors, and finance professionals. She analyses central bank policies, fiscal reforms, and regulatory shifts, translating their impact into actionable intelligence.

    Her coverage spans banking performance, inflation, currency movements, capital markets, fixed income, and corporate earnings—helping industry players navigate risks and opportunities with confidence.

    Connect with her on LinkedIn: Amarachi Orjiude-Ndibe.

Author

  • Amarachi Orjiude-Ndibe

    Amarachi is a finance writer with a knack for turning complex economic data into compelling stories.

    With over half a decade of writing experience—spanning content creation, journalism, and on-the-ground reporting—she found herself in finance by accident but stayed for the thrill of decoding numbers that shape economies.

    Now, she covers the policies, trends, and market shifts that drive Africa’s financial landscape, making crucial information accessible to readers across the continent.

    At Businessfront, Amarachi delivers sharp, data-driven insights tailored for bankers, investors, and finance professionals. She analyses central bank policies, fiscal reforms, and regulatory shifts, translating their impact into actionable intelligence.

    Her coverage spans banking performance, inflation, currency movements, capital markets, fixed income, and corporate earnings—helping industry players navigate risks and opportunities with confidence.

    Connect with her on LinkedIn: Amarachi Orjiude-Ndibe.

How debt markets kept Africa’s top 10 economies afloat in 2025

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Multilateral loans push Zambia’s external debt to $16 billion

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  • Amarachi Orjiude-Ndibe

    Amarachi is a finance writer with a knack for turning complex economic data into compelling stories.

    With over half a decade of writing experience—spanning content creation, journalism, and on-the-ground reporting—she found herself in finance by accident but stayed for the thrill of decoding numbers that shape economies.

    Now, she covers the policies, trends, and market shifts that drive Africa’s financial landscape, making crucial information accessible to readers across the continent.

    At Businessfront, Amarachi delivers sharp, data-driven insights tailored for bankers, investors, and finance professionals. She analyses central bank policies, fiscal reforms, and regulatory shifts, translating their impact into actionable intelligence.

    Her coverage spans banking performance, inflation, currency movements, capital markets, fixed income, and corporate earnings—helping industry players navigate risks and opportunities with confidence.

    Connect with her on LinkedIn: Amarachi Orjiude-Ndibe.

Author

  • Amarachi Orjiude-Ndibe

    Amarachi is a finance writer with a knack for turning complex economic data into compelling stories.

    With over half a decade of writing experience—spanning content creation, journalism, and on-the-ground reporting—she found herself in finance by accident but stayed for the thrill of decoding numbers that shape economies.

    Now, she covers the policies, trends, and market shifts that drive Africa’s financial landscape, making crucial information accessible to readers across the continent.

    At Businessfront, Amarachi delivers sharp, data-driven insights tailored for bankers, investors, and finance professionals. She analyses central bank policies, fiscal reforms, and regulatory shifts, translating their impact into actionable intelligence.

    Her coverage spans banking performance, inflation, currency movements, capital markets, fixed income, and corporate earnings—helping industry players navigate risks and opportunities with confidence.

    Connect with her on LinkedIn: Amarachi Orjiude-Ndibe.

A man counts out Zambian kwacha

Tanzania holds rates at 5.75% to sustain economic momentum

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  • Amarachi Orjiude-Ndibe

    Amarachi is a finance writer with a knack for turning complex economic data into compelling stories.

    With over half a decade of writing experience—spanning content creation, journalism, and on-the-ground reporting—she found herself in finance by accident but stayed for the thrill of decoding numbers that shape economies.

    Now, she covers the policies, trends, and market shifts that drive Africa’s financial landscape, making crucial information accessible to readers across the continent.

    At Businessfront, Amarachi delivers sharp, data-driven insights tailored for bankers, investors, and finance professionals. She analyses central bank policies, fiscal reforms, and regulatory shifts, translating their impact into actionable intelligence.

    Her coverage spans banking performance, inflation, currency movements, capital markets, fixed income, and corporate earnings—helping industry players navigate risks and opportunities with confidence.

    Connect with her on LinkedIn: Amarachi Orjiude-Ndibe.

Author

  • Amarachi Orjiude-Ndibe

    Amarachi is a finance writer with a knack for turning complex economic data into compelling stories.

    With over half a decade of writing experience—spanning content creation, journalism, and on-the-ground reporting—she found herself in finance by accident but stayed for the thrill of decoding numbers that shape economies.

    Now, she covers the policies, trends, and market shifts that drive Africa’s financial landscape, making crucial information accessible to readers across the continent.

    At Businessfront, Amarachi delivers sharp, data-driven insights tailored for bankers, investors, and finance professionals. She analyses central bank policies, fiscal reforms, and regulatory shifts, translating their impact into actionable intelligence.

    Her coverage spans banking performance, inflation, currency movements, capital markets, fixed income, and corporate earnings—helping industry players navigate risks and opportunities with confidence.

    Connect with her on LinkedIn: Amarachi Orjiude-Ndibe.

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Ethiopia opens insurance sector to foreign players

Ethiopia opens insurance sector to foreign players

Ethiopia is set to transform its insurance industry with a new draft law allowing foreign insurers to enter the market for the first time in decades.

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South Africa to scrap 1961 exchange controls in bid to lure $608 billion

South Africa’s National Treasury is proposing significant reforms to its exchange control regulations, moving from a rigid system to a modern, risk-based framework aimed at attracting foreign investment and preventing capital flight.

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Total return swaps are creating an invisible debt layer for African sovereigns

Total return swaps are creating an invisible debt layer for African sovereigns

On March 31st 2026, Nigeria announced it would borrow $5 billion from First Abu Dhabi Bank through a financial instrument most people have never heard of: a total return swap.

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Congo Central Bank to ban foreign currency cash transactions from April 2027

Congo Central Bank to ban foreign currency cash transactions from April 2027

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s central bank will impose strict restrictions on cash transactions in US dollars and foreign currencies starting April 9, 2027, aiming to combat money laundering and bolster the local franc.

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Kenya Central Bank pauses rate cuts as oil shock tests recovery

Kenya Central Bank pauses rate cuts as oil shock tests recovery

Kenya’s central bank has maintained its benchmark lending rate at 8.75%, halting its easing cycle in response to potential inflation risks linked to the Iran conflict.

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Oil shock forces SARB to hold rates at 6.75%, pushing easing outlook further out

Oil shock forces SARB to hold rates at 6.75%, pushing easing outlook further out

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has maintained its repo rate at 6.75% amid rising inflation risks due to soaring global oil prices linked to the ongoing conflict in Iran.

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Mozambique pauses rate cuts at 9.25% as shocks test inflation outlook

Mozambique pauses rate cuts at 9.25% as shocks test inflation outlook

Mozambique’s central bank has maintained its benchmark MIMO rate at 9.25%, pausing an easing cycle initiated in late 2023, amid rising domestic and external risks. Factors such as severe flooding, political unrest….

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Morocco holds rates at 2.25% as growth outlook lifts on agricultural rebound

Morocco holds rates at 2.25% as growth outlook lifts on agricultural rebound

Morocco’s central bank, Bank Al-Maghrib, has maintained its benchmark interest rate at 2.25%, reflecting a supportive policy amid an upgraded economic growth projection of 5.6% for 2026, primarily driven by a significant agricultural rebound.

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Uganda moves to buy Gold from domestic refineries, amid Iran–US conflict

Uganda aims to buy 100 kg of Gold between March and June 2026 to boost reserves and cushion the economy against risks from ongoing Tehran Airstrikes.

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Nigeria delivers first rate cut of 2026, lowers benchmark to 26.5%

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) delivered its first policy easing of 2026 on February 24, announcing a 50 basis point cut in the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 26.5% from 27%. This marks a cautious but meaningful pivot after more than a year of aggressive tightening.

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Goldman Sachs sees Nigeria’s largest rate cut in over a decade

Governor Olayemi Cardoso is scheduled to announce the Monetary Policy Committee’s decision later today (Tuesday) in Abuja, with investors closely watching for signals that policymakers are shifting focus from inflation control toward supporting growth.

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Rwanda delivers largest rate hike in three years to combat rising inflation

The latest adjustment represents the largest single hike since August 2023 and brings cumulative tightening to 75 basis points since the bank adopted a more hawkish stance in September 2025.

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Namibia keeps rates at 6.5% despite slowing credit growth

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Nigeria’s fintech regime split between speed and stability — capital is feeling the strain

Nigeria’s fintech regime split between speed and stability — capital is feeling the strain

Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem is one of Africa’s most vibrant, with its nucleus positioned in Lagos. According to the 2024 annual data released by the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS)…

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Kenya’s central bank shrugs off hold calls, cuts rate to 8.75%

Kenya’s central bank shrugs off hold calls, cuts rate to 8.75%

The decision marks the 10th consecutive reduction since the easing cycle began in 2024 and brings the Central Bank Rate (CBR) to its lowest level since January 2023.

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South Africa’s central bank keeps repo rates steady amid inflation fears

South Africa’s central bank keeps repo rates steady amid inflation fears

While inflation remains close to target and expectations well anchored, policymakers fear a potential hike in food and energy costs could reignite price pressures.

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Falling inflation, stronger reserves fuels Ghana’s first rate cut in 2026 

The decision, reached at the conclusion of its 128th Monetary Policy Committee meeting on Wednesday, marks the fourth consecutive reduction, following faster-than-expected slowdown in inflationary pressures.

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How debt markets kept Africa’s top 10 economies afloat in 2025

From South Africa to Ghana, Africa’s top ten economies introduced debt securities to finance the economy, balance fiscal deficit, and settle maturing debts amid leading macro economy indicators.

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Multilateral loans push Zambia’s external debt to $16 billion

Multilateral loans push Zambia’s external debt to $16 billion

Zambia’s external debt rose to $16bn in Q3 2025, driven by growing reliance on multilateral loans as market access stayed limited after its 2020 default.

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Tanzania holds rates at 5.75% to sustain economic momentum

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