03/17/2026

South Africans can kiss interest rate cuts goodbye

The central bank’s monetary policy committee is widely expected to hold rates at 6.75% next week as officials assess the fallout from the Iran war, which has lifted oil prices by roughly 45% since it began on 28 February.

03/10/2026

Absa sends interest rate warning to South Africa

Absa warned that higher global energy prices would likely see the global GDP growth average 3.2% over the year, with the space for central banks to reduce policy rates likely to shrink.

03/06/2026

Ghana to replicate digital innovation success in Malawi

The invitation was extended to Ghana by the Malawian Minister of Information and Digitalization, Dr. Shadric Namalomba during a meeting with Sam George at the ongoing Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.