10/21/2025
Where will the rand go?
It is holding on to its recent gains, but economists warns against volatility and downside risks.
Regulation,Tax & Compliance
10/20/2025
Government Plans to Hire Nearly 4,000 New Public Employees in 2026, About 600 for Criminal Investigation
Of the total planned hires, 600 will be assigned to the National Criminal Investigation Service (SERNIC), which recently came under the supervision of the Office of the Attorney General.
10/20/2025
Bank of Ghana lifts suspension on UBA Ghana’s forex trading licence
It further assured that it will continue to monitor the operations of market participants to ensure transparency, accountability, and stability within the forex market.
10/17/2025
Central bank revises Inflation projections downwards
Annual inflation averaged 3.6% during the first eight months of 2025, compared to 4.6% during the same period last year.
10/17/2025
African Development Bank President pledges deeper cooperation with key constituency
The five governors also expressed strong support for the Bank’s strategic priorities in industrialisation, energy access, and private-sector growth.
10/17/2025
Government Projects GDP of Around $24 Billion and 3.2 % Growth for 2026
Net International Reserves are expected to cover 4.4 months of imports in 2026, compared to 4.7 months estimated for 2025 and five months in 2024.
10/16/2025
Kenya turns to the Bank of England for gold in a bid to protect its economy
Kenya is currently engaged in negotiations with the Bank of England (BOE) to diversify its foreign reserves by incorporating gold.
10/16/2025
The rand should be R7 to the dollar
This was in reference to the World Bank’s purchasing power parity conversion factors.
10/15/2025
Discovery Bank warning to South Africans planning to fly this December
The bank also recommends verifying the identity of anyone you’re speaking to or the validity of discount offers
10/15/2025
Good news for interest rate cuts in South Africa
The path to a new target usually takes around two years to settle in, during which time the MPC will be more sensitive and cautious around policy moves.
10/14/2025
Rand is no longer ‘weak and volatile,’ Kganyago says
For the first time, South Africa now meets ‘all the major reserve adequacy metrics, including the International Monetary Fund’s own measure,’ he said.
10/14/2025
Kenya parliament passes crypto asset law to boost investments
Legislators enacted the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill last week
10/13/2025
IOM and African Development Bank strengthen partnership
"This partnership reflects our shared commitment to place migration at the heart of Africa's development," said Mohamed Abdiker, IOM Chief of Staff.
10/10/2025
African Development Bank Group’s Office of Integrity and Anti-Corruption Partners with Special Investigations Unit to Combat Financial Crime
Mrs. Santos Da-Costa spoke about the work that PIAC has been doing on project integrity reviews in collaboration with the AfDB project managers and the Project Implementation Units of ministries in Regional Member Countries.
10/10/2025
FirstRand questions fairness of UK motor finance redress scheme
Some 14m vehicle finance contracts could qualify for compensation, averaging more than R16 000 per case.
10/10/2025
Kenya cuts rates again despite mounting price pressures
Inflation climbs to 14-month high in September
10/10/2025
South Africa at risk of another own goal
In June this year, the FATF released a report saying South Africa had made ‘substantial progress’ or had ‘mostly completed’ its remedial work.
10/09/2025
Moroccan Bank Capital Buffers Strengthen on Enhanced Regulation
Core capitalisation metrics have improved steadily since 2021, supported by more stringent regulation and stronger profitability.
10/09/2025
Sub-Saharan Africa Maintains Resilient Growth but Faces Urgent Jobs Challenge
The report outlines a set of policy priorities to help countries stimulate large-scale job creation.
10/08/2025
Banks are closing the taps on South Africans
Manufacturing, mining, and trade performed better, while inflation dropped to an average of 3.6%. In June, headline inflation reached 3.0%, which is the bottom of the Reserve Bank’s target range.