06/16/2026

South Africa is weathering the storm

South Africa entered the year on a strong footing, with improved financial metrics and its first credit rating from S&P Global in two decades.

06/10/2026

Great surprise for South Africa

The impact of the conflict was felt in the sharp fuel price increases in April, which may be reflected in the second-quarter GDP estimates.

05/21/2026

Interest rate heartbreak for South Africa

Unfortunately for South African consumers, the fuel price shocks following the United States’ war in Iran have pushed the energy component of inflation far higher.

05/21/2026

Ghana faces $9.3b climate financing gap

The Review said the financing gap highlighted the urgent need to mobilise public and private capital to address growing climate-related risks confronting the economy.

05/14/2026

South Africans are getting crushed

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